Richard Jay Carlisle

Mr. Richard Jay Carlisle, also known as Dick, aged 72, was born and raised in Muskegon, Michigan on April 28th, 1946 to parents of Jesse Carlisle and Helen M. Vance of Muskegon. His siblings include brothers, Roger (Barb) Carlisle and Daniel (Jane) Carlisle, and sisters, Marjorie Carlisle and Ruth (Andy) Frudd. Richard graduated from Orchard View School in 1965 and then went on to serve in the United States Army. Richard met his loving wife, Cheryl, in 1999, and they married in 2017. Richard was employed by Howmet Corporation for 44 years until retiring June 1, 2012.

Richard loved being on his family farm tending to his chickens and planting flowers. He was very passionate about his garden. One thing that really brought him joy was spending time on the farm having cookouts with his children and grandchildren. He was a big Detroit Lions fan and enjoyed bowling every Tuesday. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a lifelong member of the Fruitport Eagles and enjoyed going to the Berlin raceways and High school football games. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Carlisle, children, Shelly Wright, Chris Carlisle, Jessica (Terry) Sheneman, Kelly Carlisle (Shirley), Mary (Bill) Mullins, Richard Carlisle Jr.(Ashley) , Erica (Dan) Baker, 19 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren. Extended family include step-sons, Dennis (Jen) Battjes, Brian (April) Battjes, Scott (Dawn) Battjes, Terry (Mary) Battjes, and Tammy (John) Lockhart, 10 step grandchildren, and 2 step great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Jesse, mother, Helen, brother, Roger, sister, Marjorie, and son in-law, Bruce Wright.

Pallbearers will be all seven of his children. A visitation will be held on Friday, October 26th, 2018 from 5pm-8pm at Ever Rest Funeral Home, funeral service on Saturday, October 27th at 11am followed by a luncheon at a different location.

Remember Me

Remember me with smiles, not tears

For all the joy through all the years

Recall the closeness that was ours

Our love as “sweet” as fragrant flowers.

Don’t dwell on thoughts that cause you pain

We’ll see each other once again.

I am at piece… try to believe,

It was my time… I had to leave.

But “what a view” I have from here,

I see your face, I feel you near,

I follow you throughout the day,

You’re not alone along the way,

And when God calls you…you will be,

Right by my side…right here with me.

Till then, I’ll wait by Heavens door,

We’ll be united…Ever more!