John Charles Carlson

Carlson, John Charles
John passed away peacefully at the age of 81 on Monday, March 21st at Hospice of the Valley in Scottsdale Arizona, after a two-year struggle with bladder cancer. John was born in Cleveland, Ohio on December 27, 1929, the son of Charles Lee and Eunice Bickel Carlson. He grew up in Fort Wayne, Indiana and served in the United States Air Force stateside during the Korean War, at Francis A. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne Wyoming. Afterwards he graduated from De Pauw University in Greencastle, Indiana and later attended the General Motors Institute. John remained employed by General Motors for his entire career, retiring from the Buick Motor Division as Human Resource Director in the early 1990's. Beloved husband and a devoted father and grandfather, he is survived by his wife of 51 years, Joan Fauster Carlson of Defiance Ohio, his son and daughter-in-law Steve and Theresa Carlson, their two boys Alexander and Josh, and his daughter Elizabeth Carlson and her son Christian Flick. John loved life and had many good friends. He enjoyed sailing in the Great Lakes, traveling, bicycling, reading and good food and wine. Services to honor John's memory will be held on Wednesday, March 23rd at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony's on the Desert Episcopal Church, 12990 East Shea Boulevard, Scottsdale, Arizona 85259, followed by light refreshments in the parish hall. The family asks that contributions be made to Hospice of the Valley in lieu of flowers. Contributions can be made out to Hospice of the Valley and mailed to 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix AZ 85014 - in memory of John C. Carlson. They can also be made online at www.hov.org Memories and condolences may be left at the Guest Book at www.obits.azcentral.com