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Carolyn Carlon Obituary
Jan. 19, 1925
Oct. 9, 2014
Carolyn Jean Carlon (Adams), 89, passed away October 9, 2014 at Renown Regional Medical Center. Born Jan 19, 1925 in Reno, she was a 5th generation Nevadan. Carolyn attended Reno High school.
Carolyn was the first female police officer in the State of Nevada, with a date of appointment of October 16, 1965, and spent 23 years on the police force retiring as a juvenile detective. Mrs. Carlon was also the first female officer to conduct all sexual assault cases for the police department. She was named officer of the year in 1984 and 1986 and Mayor Pete Sferrazza proclaimed March 1 Officer Carolyn Carlon Day. She received many awards for top sharp shooter at the gun range, and participated in many historical investigations such as the Jaycee Lee Dugard and Kathy Woods cases.
Mrs. Carlon was described as being an "icon of the police department." She was loved by so many and touched so many lives.
She volunteered as a foster grandparent at Smithridge Elementary school and at the crisis call center after retirement. She also worked as a secretary for the Brookfield School for several years.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her mother and father and late husband's Donald Talcott, of the Philadelphia Eagles and Kenneth Carlon.
Carolyn is survived by her daughter Lisa Rogers and grandchildren, who were the loves of her life; Michael Brewster Rogers, Jennifer Lydia Caroline Rogers and Tyke Rogers.
The family would like to thank the staff at More to Life Adult Day Care as well as the phenomenal nurses and doctors at Renown who made her last days so comfortable.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2014 at 10:30 am at Walton Funeral Home, 875 West Second St., Reno. Burial will follow at Mt. View Cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
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Chad Bonet
October 18, 2014
Lisa , I'm so saddened to hear of your moms passing, she was one of my most favorite clients! I loved the time I got to spend with her! Having her as a client for the years that I did, makes me feel blessed, to get the chance to know her, as well as I did! Her stories of going out dancing, at the ballroom on the top floor of the Mapes Hotel, and walking her beat Down Town are some of my favorites things anyone has ever told me, and “fyi I've heard quite a bit”. I always loved the days I would see her on my books in the morning she was an exceptional women with a Great Heart and giving soul. The world is a sadder place without Carolyn Jean Carlon in it!
Misty Allen
October 16, 2014
You are all in my thoughts and heart today. I hand the honor of working with Carolyn at the Crisis Call Center. She was such a gift to this world. I am unable to attend the service today but my condolences are with you all.
Jeanette Wessels
October 13, 2014
Lisa, Jen and Mike. We were so sad to hear of the passing of your mother. We never got the opportunity to meet her but she sounds like a strong woman who was also a wonderful mother. We send our prayers to help you through this difficult time and our love as always,
Sincerely Jeanette Wessels and Ken Mason-Lais.
Shelley Felix
October 13, 2014
Lisa, my new friend...my heart and many prayers are with you now. Reading your Mother's obit explains how you turned out to be the super-human you are! Your Mom was CLEARLY a WONDERFUL WOMAN and I wish I would have known her. Bless you and your family at this time, and always - Love, Shelley (from work!)
Jim Gibbs
October 13, 2014
Carolyn was a wonderful friend and fellow officer. I have fond memories of our time on the Reno Police Department together.
Richard, Karen & Rick Catlin
October 13, 2014
Lisa & Michael,
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Carolyn. She was such a treasure of a woman. We hope that the fond memories that you have of her help to ease your pain during this difficult time. We all were blessed to have had her in our lives.
Doug Gist
October 12, 2014
Lisa and family, I send my condolences and say thank you Carolyn, for your service to our community. Rest in peace.
October 12, 2014
Carolyn was an outstanding juvenile officer from whom I learned much. She along with many other detectives established a first-class juvenile division in which were valued. That inspired me to work juvenile in the Washoe County Sheriff's Office for many years. God bless her and her family.
Daniel G. Coppa
Washoe County Sheriff's Office
Mike Neville
October 12, 2014
To Carolyn's family,
Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. Carolyn was an all around class act. I first met Carolyn as our neighbor on Chevy Chase in 1964 when my family first moved to Reno from Winnemucca. I later became a Reno police officer and worked with her for several years before her retirement. She will be greatly missed in this community. God bless.
Tasha Hyde
October 12, 2014
Lisa,Mike, & Jen. My heart goes out to you in your time of loss. May your strength and love as a family help you through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. ?
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