Dorothy A. Carson

Dorothy A. (Tasche) Carson St. Johns Dorothy A. (Tasche) Carson, age 85, died November 28, 2010. Born in Detroit, MI, on February 27, 1925, the daughter of Frank O. and Grace (Miller) Tasche. Dorothy was a member of the First Congregational Church and volunteered at Clinton Memorial Hospital and the Baby Pantry. She retired from the Clinton County Clerk's office. Dorothy married Avrill M. Carson on May 11, 1957, and he preceded her in death in 1977. Surviving are her son, Richard C. (Shari) Carson of East Lansing; son-in-law, William S. Trump of California; grandchildren, Hannah Carson, R.J. Carson, Sarah Trump, Charles Trump, Kirk Whitney and Clint Whitney. In addition to her husband Averill, she was also preceded in death by her sister, Margaret J. Mason and two daughters, Margaret J. Whitney and Kathryn A. Trump. Memorial Services will be at 11:00 a.m., January 15, 2011, at the First Congregational Church, with Rev. Matt Olsen and Rev. William Trump officiating. Memorial contributions may be made in Dorothy's name to Sparrow Hospice Services, PO Box 30480, Lansing, MI, 48909, or Briggs Public Library, 108 E. Railroad St., St. Johns, MI 48879. To learn more about Dorothy and view her Life Story film, visit her personal webpage at www.lifestorynet.com/memories/64276.