In Memory of Carol Carlson
Carol Carlson, age 96, of Odebolt, Iowa, died Wednesday, October 23, 2013, at the Odebolt Nursing and Rehab Center of Odebolt, Iowa.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 26, 2013, at the Bethel Lutheran Church of Kiron, Iowa with the Reverend Trish Underberg officiating. Private family graveside will be held prior to the memorial service on Saturday, October 26, 2013 at the Bethel Cemetery of Kiron, Iowa. Visitation with the family present will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, October 25, 2013 at the Christensen ~ Van Houten Funeral Home of Odebolt, Iowa. The Christensen ~ Van Houten Funeral Home of Odebolt, Iowa is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online to www.christensenvanhouten.com
Carol Carlson was born on September 13, 1917 in Gregory, South Dakota to Otto and Mabel (Larson) Ford. She graduated from high school and attended one year at Grand Island Business College. On September 1, 1940 she married Vetus William Carlson. The couple made their home on a farm north of Odebolt, IA. They were blessed with two children a son V. William (Bill), and daughter Cleone.
Carol enjoyed sewing, knitting, crocheting, and crafts of all kinds, which her children and grandchildren have enjoyed throughout the years. She was a 4-H leader for many years. Carol took great pride in her grandchildren and attended many school activities and sports. She was a faithful member of Bethel Lutheran Church of Kiron and was dedicated to the Lord.
Left to cherish her memory are her two children, Bill (Donna) Carlson of Odebolt, IA; Cleone (Gerry) Dyck of Brandon, Manitoba, Canada; 7 grandchildren, Cathy (Darin) Brunssen; Carla (Mike) Hibma; Carolyn (Scot) Harold; Cheryl (Andy) Hubbard; Cynthia (Brien) Leslie; Brian (Cindy) Carlson; Darren (Karen) Dyckson; 11 great grandchildren, Abby Brunssen; Jacob and Jenna Hibma; Emily and Kyle Harold, Thomas Hubbard; Alyssa Leslie; Logan and Matthew Carlson; Adelaide and Eloise Dyckson.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two brothers; two sisters; a brother-in-law George Carlson; and sister-in-law Fredena Carlson.
SERVICES
11:00 A.M., Saturday,
October 26, 2013
Bethel Lutheran Church
Kiron, Iowa
OFFICIATING
The Reverend Trish Underberg
VISITATION
5:00 - 8:00 P.M., Friday
October 25, 2013 at the
Christensen- Van Houten
Funeral Home
Odebolt,Iowa
MUSIC
Organist: Margaret Ann Buller
Congregational Hymns:
"In The Garden"
"What a Friend we Have in Jesus"
"It Is Well With My Soul"
INTERMENT
Private Family Internment:
Bethel Cemetery
Kiron, Iowa
Condolences
I am genuinely sorry to hear about your loss. I was disappointed to learn that I had missed Carol's funeral service. I enjoyed working with her at the Odebolt Nursing and Rehab Center. She always put a smile on my face, and her sense of humor was something that made my job worthwile and satisfying. I enjoyed getting to know Carol and her personality very much, and I will miss her asking for her coffee while I am setting the tables. I will remember her fondly, and I hope that she has all the coffee she could ever want up in heaven.
My condolences,
Amanda Rochelle Nelson.”