Kristofer Blaine Carlisle

June 9, 1988 - August 30, 2019

Kristofer Blaine "Kris" Carlisle, 31, of Traverse City, passed away unexpectedly on August 30th, 2019. Kris was born on June 9th, 1988 in Traverse City to Timothy Alan Carlisle and Cynthia Gay Cox. Kris had a big heart, and will be remembered by those who loved him as a strong personality whose presence was always noticed and felt. He had a unique sense of humor and loved to make people laugh. He will be remembered as someone who would make time to listen to a friend in need, would lend a hand or give a ride to someone who needed it, and whose face lit up when he talked about his children. As his oldest daughter, Mylia, remembers him: "He hated to be inside and was almost always out there playing with his kids, taking them for walks, hikes, and going for bike rides. He was very active and didn't really sit around. He was such a loving, caring person. Everyone will miss him dearly, but we will all keep him in our hearts." Kris is survived by his children Mylia Rose Carlisle, Raeanne Marie Carlisle, Jayden Kristofer Carlisle, and baby boy Carlisle due late fall. Kris is also survived by his father Timothy Alan (Wanda) Carlisle; his sisters Kathryn Rose Anderson (Carlisle), and Emily Anne Carlisle; his nephew Luke Jr. (Katie), as well as many cousins and friends, all of the Traverse City area. Kris was preceded in death by his mother, Cynthia Gay Cox. A service for Kris will be held at 2:00pm, Saturday, September 21st at Church of the Living God in Traverse City. All are welcome. A memorial fund has been established in his father Timothy Carlisle's name under "Kristofer Carlisle Memorial" at 4Front Credit Union in Traverse City. All funds will be used to help the family offset the costs of final arrangements, and any excess funds will be used to benefit Kris’ children. A Facebook memorial page for Kris has been created at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/kriscarlislememorial/ Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services are caring for Kris and his family.