Todd A. Carner

Todd A. Carner

Todd Carner Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 12 to Jan. 15, 2006.
A Memorial Service celebrating the life of Todd A. Carner, 49, of Bettendorf, will be 3 p.m. Sunday, January 22, 2006, at the Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home, Davenport, in the "All Faith Chapel." The family will greet friends at the funeral home prior to the service, from 1 to 3 p.m. Burial will be 10 a.m. Monday January 23, in Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery, where military graveside rites will be conducted. Honoring Todd's wish, cremation rites were accorded. Todd died after an extended illness on Wednesday January 11, 2006, at Genesis Medical Center, West Campus. Memorials may be made to the family for a fund to be established in Todd's name at a later date.
Todd Alan Carner was born January 10, 1957, in Davenport, the son of William J. Carner Jr. and Mary (Kuehl) Burchett. He graduated from Davenport West High School, class of "75." He proudly served our country in the United States Marine Corps. and later in the U.S. Coast Guard. Todd had been employed as a loan officer with a mortgage company in San Diego, Calif., prior to his illness. He enjoyed the outdoors and exercising, but his greatest joy came from spending time at the beach.
Survivors include his parents, Mary and Robert Burchett, Davenport, a sister and brother-in-law, Susan and Rich Manning, Davenport; two brothers and sisters-in law, Greg and Carol Carner, Estes Park, Colo., and Dennis and Pam Carner, Davenport; a stepsister and brother, Nancy and Doug Buchanan, Langley, Wash., and Jeff and Michelle Burchett, East Wenatchee, Wash.; his grandmother, Arlene Lively, Davenport; as well as numerous "favorite" aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Mary Tillberg.
His father and grandparents, Otto and Natalie Kuehl and William Carner Sr., preceded him in death.
Online remembrances and condolences may be expressed by visiting Todd's obituary at www.hmdfuneralhome.com.

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January 22, 2006

Jeannie Barrett posted to the memorial.

January 22, 2006

Joann Shuford posted to the memorial.

January 22, 2006

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Jeannie Barrett

January 22, 2006

We are thinking of your family at this difficult time. Our prayers are with you all.

Joann Shuford

January 22, 2006

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kay Davis

January 22, 2006

We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Deborah Trumpold

January 19, 2006

Todd and I were born the same year. If Todd and I met when we were young, I don’t think that either of us remembered. I did meet Todd just a few years ago. Todd is my cousin.



Though, Todd and I had many dissimilar adventurous in life when we shared our stories; we did have some coincidently unique common events which occurred in our lives.



Even with Todd’s passing, I am still learning from his family and him. Learning about life, how to take care of myself, to be independent even when the odd’s seem stacked. Learning from Todd’s dear family, each one of you is inspirational in terms of the love and continued support you provided Todd. Mary, Mary………a mother, far beyond the range of this world’s expectation. Mary, you are a tremendous example of generosity, nurturing, calmness and living with the present moment.



My brief visits which I spent with Todd are memorable. I really enjoyed staying with him at his new home. Eating breakfast in the sunroom, cooking together, have a little plum wine from Amana, watching a movie together….. Laughing.



Spending time with Todd was living in the present, not the past or future. I think that this will be one more thing to contemplate. I just thought Todd was going to be there; and I would come visit him every year like I had in recent times… learning a little bit more about a very courageous, fiercely independent, funny, optimistic and realistic guy…. My cousin Todd. I’ll miss you this remaining journey of my lifetime… next round okay, I hope we meet sooner! Namaste my friend.

Stan and Annelies Davis

January 18, 2006

It was with great sadness that we received the news of Todd's death. Our kindest thoughts and warmest prayers go out to his family. Over the years, we've had a chance to meet several family members, and, of course, maintained a 27-year friendship with Greg and Carol Carner of Estes Park. So, it is

in the context of this long, deep friendship, that we send our condolences to the entire famaily.

Barb Ruser

January 18, 2006

Todd, you will be missed by all of us. I know how much you loved the "Furten". I wish I could make you another batch.

I will think of you everytime I make them.

Dwain and I send our love and sympathy to Mary, Bob,brothers and sister and their families.

Love, Aunt Barb and Uncle Dwain

Bill Koch

January 18, 2006

Todd will be missed and never forgotten. We met in the U.S. Coast Guard and were stationed together at CommSta Honolulu "NMO".There are a few things that I know that he enjoyed, the beach, music and good food. Todd was liked by everyone and was a good friend. Always there to laugh at you when you needed it. Thank you Todd for being you, and my friend.

Barbara Kuehl

January 15, 2006

Todd, I will miss you and the times we spent together. Your happiness over the smallest kindnesses always made be feel so humble. During the past few days many memories of you have come to me - our adventuresome rides through the mountains to appointments with your doctor; the tea we stole from his office to enjoy when we got home; and, of course, the terrifying trip to Boulder with Greg's friend Jim when he crossed into the other lane and explained it was just a neighbor he wanted to wave to. I also remember your visit to St. Louis with Mary and Bob when we went out to eat and sat outside. It couldn't get better than that.

I love you, miss you and wish we could have had one more hug. My sympathy goes out to Mary and all your family and friends. Your smile will stay in my heart forever.

Love,

Aunt Barb

Ron & Dori Martin

January 15, 2006

We were sorry to hear of Todd's death. Since we are not in Iowa at this time we can not attend visitation but want to extend our sympathy to the family.

Brandon Reed

January 15, 2006

I am terribly sad to hear of the loss of my Davenport, and Marine Corps friend. Todd had a vision which was larger than life, and is the reason that I was able to relocate to California. Always a gracious host, we visited him several times in during his tour in Hawaii. Todd was fit, tan, and unbelievably humble. He had a warm smile, and a large warm heart, and a zest for information. Margaret and I will miss Todd, as his family will. I am certain that he is charming our Lord right now and explaining bar recipes and tanning secrets. God bless his family, and may Todd rest in peace. Brandon Reed

Nadine Carner Jones

January 15, 2006

A dear loving nephew with an easy smile. Shy as a child and gracious as an adult. Gentle, humble, loving. Strong, a fighter of his disease, lover of life. He will be missed and is now at peace. My love to his Mother and his sister and brothers. Love, Aunt Nadine

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