Carlton F. Noble

• Eulogy by Carlton Noble III

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• Thank you for coming today.  We all gather here today for different reasons;

• Mainly to pay respects; But also to mourn; And for some of us - to celebrate the life of my Dad. 

• Selfishly, we also may come today to understand our own mortality, because someday like my father, we will also take our last breath on this earth. 

• The last time I talked to my dad was on fathers day about 2 months ago. 

• Through the years we have had our ups and downs. 

• We talked for about 15 minutes and I remember thinking this is probably the last time I will speak to him because in his voice I could sense his end might be near. 

• I was very happy though in the way we finished our call, I said with a little cheer -

• Dad, you know it is fathers day today and I can't remember the last time I wished you a happy fathers day.  So I wish you a happy fathers day. 

• And there was a long pause, and I could feel it was an emotional moment for him, as well as for me. 

• He then said thank you and we said our goodbyes and it felt like he had let go of something in connection with our past.

• For the last 10 years he had many medical problems from a tumor, diabetes, heart failure, hips and back problems and has been in hospitals or nursing homes.

• He seemed to become softer as a person as he struggled with his pain. 

• When he entered the nursing home some parts of his health got better because they controlled his diet which helped his diabetes and heart. 

• It was hard for him not to have a real home; as well as losing my moher; He could not walk the last couple of years either and was lonely, and this took a toll on him.

• The body of my father is no longer with us; but his Spirit may survive the death of his body and we can remember him. 

• My father did a lot of good on this Earth. 

• First, he gave me life and I am grateful to have had him raising me as a father. 

• My sister and I probably know my father the best.  We have seen all sides of him. 

• He had a temper at times, that maybe was passed on to him.  But I know this is not who HE really was. 

• He had a kind heart and would always be helpful if called upon. 

• He did not expect anything in return either - That was the amazing thing about him!

• I observed how my teenage friends and his friends liked him a lot and he would socialize and laugh with them.

• I would be in disbelief about this sometimes because I knew him in a different way.

• He had a quiet jovial nature about him and for the most part was easy going. 

• I remember his laugh and I remember how Gracie, my mother and myself would all be in delight when my father was happy.

• In the last decade the Noble and Beaton families have been hit hard by members passing away. 

• So many of my aunts and uncles have passed;

• As well as some young cousins departing too soon. 

• It is interesting that we will now today close up this grave plot forever;

• My nana was first, then Uncle Roy, Aunt Gracie, My mother Myrna and now my father. 

• I feel that the great generation from the 30s and 40s of our families is completed now and their spirits are forever with us. 

• They were all good friends and it has come full circle around with my Dads passing.

• Now new circles from our generations are established and will be looked upon for security.

• And hopefully we will thrive and live life like they did once.

• My father was a good craftsman. 

• He was very detailed orientated and very focused when needed.  He was an artist to me.

• In emotional matters he could lose his patience at times;

• But he had another type of patience. 

• I remember he taught me to read.  When I was six I was slow and had difficulties learning to read. 

• He sat me down one night, it felt like hours and we read Cat in the Hat word for word until I got the hang of it. I just needed someone to focus on me. 

• Also with big events, like major crises in the family he would rise to the occasion and be really calm and work to solve problems. 

• When a family or friend needed help he would be there. 

• With my father you just had to ask - He had a lot to give.

• He was really honest and I never saw him try to take advantage of anybody. 

• Recently, I found 80 dollars outside a Mexican restaurant in Ca where I live. 

• I was confused for a moment about what to do and then I thought about what my father would do. 

• Immediately, without thinking, I went inside and said to the waitress -

• I found this and if no one claims it then this is your tip.

• My father was a courteous person. 

• He would always say thank you and be appreciative when you did something for him. 

• He did not take people's time and energy for granted. 

• I could continue with other examples but I would like to end my words with this selection from the poet W.W.

 

• There was never any more inception than there is now,

• Nor any more youth or age than there is now,

• And will never be any more perfection than there is now,

• Nor any more heaven or hell than there is now.

• The powerful play goes on and you may contribute a verse.

 

My father contributed a Verse and let us remember him for his Good!.