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Elizabeth Carlson Obituary

Elizabeth Stewart Carlson 1917-2010. Peacefully at home October 10, 2010. Loving wife of Sten Carlson, devoted mother of the late Frank M. and Eric Carlson (Wai Ling). Her community service and devotion to her family were the joys of her life. Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, October 17, 2010 at 2:00pm at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 415 El Camino Real, Burlingame. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 30, 2010 at 10:00am at The Interfaith Chapel at The Presidio, San Francisco. Inurnment to follow at Olivet Memorial Park, Colma. Donations may be made to the Elizabeth S. Carlson Memorial Fund at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 430 29th Ave. , SF. Ca. 94121 or the charity of your choice.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Oct. 13, 2010.

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Nichols Family

November 12, 2010

God Bless

October 17, 2010

We are very saddened by your enormous loss. The world has lost a very remarkable woman with many accomplishments, a huge heart and an intelligence and level of civility not easily replaced. She was rare and several lifetimes of her would not have been enough.

Fred Runner and Merri Martori

Patty Ghilarducci

October 15, 2010

Betty, you were a lovely lady , a nice friend and a wonderful and faithful Auxilian. You will be truly missed.
In St. Dominic "Sister Maurice"
Patty Ghilarducci

Guido Zucconi

October 15, 2010

I am sad to hear of Betty's passing. She was one of the toughest, most energetic and positive people I have had the pleasure of working with (I should say 'working for') I know the Bay Area and her family will miss her, but I am consoled that she can finally be with her son again. Say 'hello' to Tom L. for the rest of us, Betty!

Guido Zucconi

October 15, 2010

I am saddened to hear of Betty's passing. She was one of the most vibrant, energetic, and toughest people I have ever been around. She was a force for good and someone I greatly admired. Although I am happy she will be with her son again, I know the Bay Area and her remaining family will miss her.

Jim Hannon

October 14, 2010

"I am sorry that we lost someone that did a lot of good for everyone. I have seen her at different times over the years and enjoyed her our meetings. Her son, Frank was one of my best friends. I lost a good friend and she lost a son when Frank was killed. I appreicated what she did in honoring Frank. May Betty and Frank enjoy each other again"

Terry Garcia

October 14, 2010

I am so very sorry for your loss. I met Betty many years ago when I was just a child. I haven't seen Betty in many years but always remember her and her vigilance with the parole board hearings. She was a good friend to my Aunt, Mildred Carey with whom she worked many years ago at Paul's in So. San Francisco. I send my thoughts and prayers to her family. Love, Terry Garcia

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