Ginger Arlene Carlton
Marriages
Merlin Carlton
Obituaries
Daily Sentinel page 3D - December 29, 2019
Ginger Arlene Carlton
“Granny” entered eternal life on
Wednesday, December 18, 2019,
after a brave battle with cancer.
Her spirit is carried on by her
children, Kendall and Susan
Carlton, Colorado Springs,
and Michael and Amy Carlton,
Grand Junction; grandchildren,
Benjamin of Arizona; Joshua and Hannah of Colorado Springs;
Raleigh, Miles, and Beckett all of Grand Junction, and her greatgrandson,
Tucker, son of Joshua and Hannah. She was also blessed
with step-grandchildren, Andrew, California; Alissa, Florida;
Emily and Josh Peters of Colorado Springs, and numerous friends
that she considered to be a part of her family. She will be welcomed
in heaven by her best friend and loving husband, Merlin, and her
parents, Edward and Peggy Coates. She is survived by brother,
Ray of Phoenix, Arizona, as well as by many cousins, nieces, and
nephews.
Ginger was born on January 4, 1945, in Payette, Idaho, and
although she would spend many years in various parts of Arizona,
she and Merlin eventually followed their hearts to Colorado. Here
they made a beautiful, cozy home where friends would gather for
conversation and bible studies and grandchildren would spend
hours tinkering in Grandpa’s shop, making crafts in Granny’s craft
room, or baking homemade noodles, pies or cookies. Whatever the
activity, it was always surrounded by love and patience.
Ginger was an established author and a talented artist. Her
greatest accomplishment, however, was that of homemaker. Ginger
was a natural in this environment, nurturing her adoring husband,
children, and grandchildren. She had a smile that truly represented
her cheery and kind ways. For 74 years this smile would brighten
any room.
A celebration of Ginger’s life will be held at her home on Sunday,
January 5, at 2:00 p.m. Please contact Michael Carlton for address.
Through the loving care and guidance of the staff at HopeWest,
Ginger passed peacefully and comfortably. The family asks that
donations be made here or anywhere that seeks to spread kindness
and the giving spirit.
