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John Carlson Obituary
Jan. 30, 1935 - May 16, 2011
Dr. John Norman "Jack" Carlson M.D., 76, of Sarasota died May 16, 2011.
Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Toale Brothers Funeral Home, Colonial Chapel. Celebration of life will be 11 a.m. Friday at the Northminster Presbyterian Church. Interment will be in the Wilcox Cemetery, Wilcox, Pa.
Survivors include his daughter, Kimberly; son Jeffrey of Michigan; and five grandchildren.
Dr. Carlson was born in Pennsylvania, graduated from Penn State University and Temple University School of Medicine. He then served as a Naval Flight Surgeon. Dr. Carlson moved to Sarasota in 1964 and practiced medicine until his retirement in 2008. He was a member of the Sahib Shrine Temple of Sarasota.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to All Children's Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 91, St. Petersburg, FL 33731.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Carlson
Jim Tollerton
May 12, 2025
I miss him nearly every day
Capt. Charles Johnson
May 20, 2011
Jeff and Kim, In the aviation business there's an expression to mark the passing of those who have known the personal joy of flying. To your Mom and Dad, we wish them "fair skies and tailwinds on their final flight west." They were wonderful people.
Kitty Harmon Kesler
May 18, 2011
My mother was Dr. Carlson's nurse from the time he opened his practice until she retired. He was a very big part of her life and of our family's lives. (Jeff was the ring-bearer in my wedding. Mom did a European tour with the Carlsons and Marcia's mom.) He was a wise man who could always be counted on for sage advice and excellent care. My thoughts and prayers go out to Kim and Jeff and their families. He will be missed.
C. Lynette Drain
May 18, 2011
I met Dr. Carlson in the Doctors Lounge at Sarasota Memorial. He exemplified the true character of a great man and physician. What a jewel. He will be sadly missed at the Sarasota County Medical Society.
Ralph & Jo Ann Maus
May 18, 2011
Dr. Carlson became our family doctor in July 1967 and remained our doctor until he retired. He was a fantastic doctor to both of us
and our children and granddaughter. He will be missed forever.
Nancy Steinberg
May 18, 2011
Dr. Carlson will always have a special place in my heart. I will miss him dearly.
Tom Tollerton
May 18, 2011
Dr. John was my doctor since I was born. He was a long-time family friend and handball buddy. He was always kind, extremely smart, and he will be dearly missed.
Warmest wishes to his children.
Jim Tollerton
May 18, 2011
Kim and Mike, Jeff and Dawn, May God continue to strengthen you through this ordeal. You have the comfort knowing your Dad and Mom lived an exemplary, fulfilled life. Our community and friends will miss them a lot. Jim & Susan and Tollerton family
Wendy Warren
May 18, 2011
So sorry to hear Dr Carlson passed away, my thoughts are with his family. I was a long time pt as were my children.
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