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Evelyn Carlson Obituary

CARLSON - Evelyn M. (nee Nelson) Of Grand Island, formerly of Jamestown, August 23, 2008, wife of the late Marshall A. Carlson; mother of James A. (Alice) and the late Donald R. Carlson; grandmother of Michael A. (Susan) Carlson, Melissa K. (Michael) Howland, Erik M. (Eileen), Christopher M., Sarah Rose and David R. Carlson; great-grandmother of Garrett M., Erik J., Timothy E. and Timothy R. Carlson; brother of James and John (Lee) Nelson and the late Alfreda Williams. Friends may call Tuesday 6-8 PM at the KAISER FUNERAL HOME, 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island. Graveside Services will be held Wednesday at Sunset Hill Cemetery, Jamestown. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to PCD Foundation (Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia), 2952 N. 22nd Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85085 or The American Cancer Society.

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Published by Buffalo News on Aug. 25, 2008.

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Laura and Michael Neilsen

September 2, 2008

We were very saddened to learn of Aunt Evie's passing. She was a wonderful warm and bright spirit. Her spirit lives in our hearts. Our condolences to the Carlson and Nelson families.

Fred Nelson

August 27, 2008

As one of Aunt Evie's nephews, I wish to express my condolences to all Carlsons and Nelsons. Aunt Evie was a favorite of all. We will miss her smile and charm!

The Carlson Family, 1960.

August 25, 2008

The Nelson family: Evelyn, Jim, Frieda and John

August 25, 2008

Evie Carlson with her nephews Andy and Fred Nelson (John's sons)

August 25, 2008

Andy Nelson

August 25, 2008

Great-grandmother, grandmother, mother, wife, sister, and for me, the best aunt in the world. I will miss Aunt Evie very much. My heartfelt condolences to Jim and Alice, their family and all the Carlsons and Nelsons.

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