Betty Lou Carlson

1920 - 2017

Betty Lou Carlson obituary, 1920-2017, San Diego, CA

BORN

1920

DIED

2017

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Clairemont Mortuary

4266 Mt Abernathy Ave

San Diego, California

Betty Carlson Obituary

Betty Lou Carlson January 11, 1920 - August 25, 2017 San Diego Betty Lou Carlson (ne Williams) died peacefully in her home at the age of 97. Her son and daughter were with her.Betty is survived by daughter Susan, son Donald, grandchildren Devon & Melissa, great-grandchild Julian, sister Peggy and niece Pat.Betty was born in Denver, CO. At a young age she moved with her family to San Diego. She graduated from Hoover High School and later ran an office for a company providing home-study education to our military personnel. She married Robert Carlson in June 1945.Betty was a lifelong member of The League of Women Voters and volunteered in the American Cancer Society Discovery Shop for many years. She loved crosswords, crafts, card & board games, and discovering/learning. She also enjoyed travelling over the years with husband Robert and friends Avis, Bunty, Edna and Jack.A ceremony will be held at Green Hills in October with close friends and family. Betty asked that donations be made to the American Cancer Society in lieu of flowers.Condolences may be sent to the family at Betty's home address or posted online at www.clairemontmortuary.com. Also -

Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Sep. 24, 2017.
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My family and friends find comfort in knowing that Almighty God and his son Jesus Christ came about especially during this difficult time and will give you the needed strength to endure.Please read Jesus loving words foun at Matthew 11:28-30 Caridad

August 23, 2018

My condolences to the Carlson family. May God provide his care and comfort you each day. - Ps 145:18,19

September 27, 2017

With deepest sympathy, I am so sorry to hear of your loss . I am also familiar with losing a loved one. May you also find comfort and strength in Psalm 145:18,19 in knowing that our Almighty God is near to all those calling on him and he hears them. The impact that she on made on her family and on those she home schooled will always be remembered.

September 25, 2017

MAY THE THOUGHT OF KNOWING THAT FAMILY AND FRIENDS SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF BRING YOU A MEASURE OF COMFORT.PLEASE READ PROV 17:17

KELLEY

September 25, 2017

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