Memorial
Melvin Theodore Carron, 82, of North Liberty, went to heaven on Sunday, April 30th at Mercy Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Visitation will Monday, May 8th at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home from 5 to 8pm.Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, May 9th at 10:30 am at St. Jude Catholic Church. Graveside service will be at Cedar Memorial where military rites will be accorded.
Melvin was born December 9, 1934 in Bloomsdale Missouri the son of Marion and Lucille (Werner) Carron. He has worked for Wilson-Farmstead, the City of Cedar Rapids and most recently Hawkeye Downs. Melvin loved spending time with his family. One of his favorite things to do was going to his granddaughter Rachel’s farm and seeing all of the animals. He also enjoyed going back to Missouri to visit his family and visit the family farm he grew up on. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting and word and crossword puzzles. He loved playing Bingo and going to the Casino, which he was very lucky at both. He was definitely the number one fan for the St Louis Cardinals, he never missed a game. He was a great man and will be missed.
Surviving family includes his 6 children, Wanita McNabb (Bill) of Stanwood, Casey Harris (Nancy) of Marion, Carol Harris of Cedar Rapids, Alice Mulholland (Bill) of Bertram, Rob Harris of Iowa City, Rick Harris (Kiley) of Marion.
Grandchildren, Justin McNabb (Crystal), Rachel Peek (Mitch), Josh McNabb, Kaitlynn McNabb (Travis), Josh Harris (Angie), Matt Mulholland (Stacy), Teresa Mercure (Trevor), Tony Harris (Katie), Megan Mulholland, Kady Harris and Heather Harris.
Great Grandchildren, Domanic, Sam, Logan, Wyatt, Jayden, Damien, Jaxson, Jersey, Liam, Emma, Braxton, Finn, Kennedy and Baby Hawkins.
His significant other, Betty Drievold of North Liberty and her family. Steven Schnor (Valeria), Scott Schnor (Pauline), Shelly Roth (Ted), Sandy West (Jim). Grandchildren, Jesse (Cheryl), Steven F. Tara (Lee), Patrick (Valarie), Ashley, Shawn (Tristin). Great grandchildren, Jonathan, Hayden, Brody, Baby L and Baby B. Also surviving are his brother, Henry Carron (Sandy), his sister, Barb Grein (Jim) all from Missouri. Many nieces and nephews. And many friends.
He will preceded in death by his parents and sister Mary Lou and her husband Mike Tate. Also his first wife Larraine Kiefer, second wife Elizabeth (Harris) Carron.
A memorial fund has been established.