Carlson, Steven B. DELMAR Steven B. Carlson, 74, of Loudonville and formerly of Delmar and Jamestown, passed away on December 5, 2014, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on June 6, 1940 in Jamestown, son of Ragnar T. and Shirley A. Carlson. He graduated from Jamestown High School in 1958 and the State University at Buffalo in 1966 with a B.A. in political science. Carlson served his country as an Army lieutenant in the Vietnam War, and was awarded the Bronze Star. He was the mayor of Jamestown from 1976 to 1989. Prior to that, he was the city clerk of Jamestown and the county clerk of Chautauqua County. Carlson served on the Board of Public Utilities, the Jamestown Community College Board and the Jamestown General Hospital Board for many years. While in office, he created the Jamestown District Heating System, the first cogeneration plant in New York State. He served as president of the New York Conference of Mayors, as well as, a member of the executive committee of the National Conference of Mayors. One of his proudest moments was to host the King of Sweden, Carl Gustav, during his visit to Jamestown in 1976. He has been a long-term member of the Jamestown Norden Club, and was proud of his Swedish heritage. A resident of Albany area since 1993, he was a business specialist with the New York State Department of Economic Development. He served as president of the First Lutheran Church Council, and was a delegate to the Upstate New York State Lutheran Synod. Carlson was also a member of the Kiwanis Club for over 30 years. He served as president of the Delmar and Jamestown clubs and as lieutenant governor of the Capital Division. He is survived by his wife Judith, whom he married in 1979. He is also survived by his daughter, Sara Brooke of Loudonville; son, Alexander Tage (Ashley) Carlson of Michigan, and granddaughter Bailey Harper. Steve loved the Yankees, golf, gardening and bird watching. He was devoted to his family and friends, and his passion in life was to serve his church and the community. He is also survived by his sister Kathleen (Terrance) Horner of Jamestown, and brother Craig (Julie) Carlson of Fuquay Varina, N.C. He is predeceased by his parents and his brother, Joel Theodore Carlson. Friends will be received from 4 to 7 p.m., at the Applebee Funeral Home, 403 Kenwood Ave., Delmar, on Tuesday, December 9, 2014. A memorial service will be held at First Lutheran Church, 181 Western Ave., Albany, on Wednesday, December 10, 2014, at 11 a.m. Burial will be in the Sunset Hill Cemetery in Jamestown. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Lutheran Church, Albany, the Nature Conservancy or the American Cancer Society. applebeefuneralhome.com
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Judy, So sorry to hear the news about Steve. Have tried to contact over the years.Please get a hold of me. Only DeLand in Madison NY. Mary Morgante DeLand
Mary DeLand
December 10, 2014
It was such an honor to know Steve and his family. We had him officiate our wedding. Our family extends our deepest sympathy to Judy and the rest of his family
Steve and Anna Haglund
December 9, 2014
Mike Zenns
December 9, 2014
Rest in peace my friend, I will never forget you. I am grateful for all you taught me.
Sherri Moore
December 9, 2014
We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to Steve's family. He was a good friend and classmate.
Pat & Keith Vandewark
December 8, 2014
Cheryl Gustafson
December 8, 2014
Steve, it was a pleasure having you as a Kiwanis member and Lt. Governor. We will all miss you at our events.
Dominick DeCecco
December 8, 2014
Steve. You will by your classmates from JHS 1958 Best wishes to your family
Steve Wozneak
December 8, 2014
Steve,
My memories of you are indeed very good.
Your friend,
Jim LoPresto
December 8, 2014
Tage, Ashley and family,
On behalf of all of us at Mariposa Studio,
our deepest sympathy and thoughts are with you and your family.
Michelle Gainor
December 8, 2014
Sleep in Peace
Overflow Shelter Staff and Guest
December 7, 2014
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