Carlton, Kris passed away on 1/4/20 surrounded by family, love, tears and laughter. Kris was born, grew up, and lived her life in the Minneapolis area. She attended the University of Minnesota and graduated from St.Cloud State where she excelled in athletics. She had a great career in health care management and was highly respected by her colleagues as a mentor and role model of competence, professionalism and integrity. Kris delighted in delighting others and her generous heart was a gift in itself to us. She loved photography and had a wonderful eye for nature. Her photos will be a comforting reminder of her talent and spirit. She is preceded in death by her parents Channing and Delores Carlton, and survived by her sisters, Kathy Flynn and Karen Carlton; brothers, Bill and John Carlton; and half brothers, Rogers and Robert George. Kris is survived by her beloved spouse Jan Malcolm, 12 nieces and nephews and many "greats" who gave her so much joy, an aunt, cousins, in-laws, many friends including best friends, Laurie Johnson and Barb Janson; many dear colleagues, and many four-legged "children" of her own and others. A Celebration of Kris's life will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at First Universalist Church of Minneapolis at 3400 Dupont Ave S. A reception will follow the service at the church. Donations suggested in lieu of flowers to: annbancroftfoundation.org or 2356 University Ave. W., Ste 404, St. Paul MN 55114; MNHumane.org or MN Animal Humane Society, 845 Meadow Ln N., Minneapolis MN 55422; support.bestfriends.org or Best Friends Animal Society, 2005 S. 1100 E, Salt Lake City UT 84106

Published on January 12, 2020