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Britt-Marie Karlsson Obituary

Britt-Marie Karlsson, 69, of San Dimas, Calif. passed away November 30, 2010. Britt-Marie was born in Orebro, Sweden on December 23, 1940. She was a wonderful wife, mother, Far Mor, Mor Mor and friend. She was married to Bengt Karlsson for 48 years. They married in Sweden in 1962 and moved to California in 1963 where they started German Auto Repair in 1963 and retired in 1993. Britt-Marie loved to ski and was able to travel the world skiing some of the most beautiful slopes imaginable. Britt-Marie won many senior Olympic Gold Medals. She belonged to VASA Order, Golden Valley Lodge and Swedish Hollywood Club. She was pre-deceased by her mother, Wera Johansson and her father, Stig Johansson. She is survived by her sister, Kerstin Nilsson and her partner, Rune; brother, Anders Jaxne; daughter, Annette Karlsson; son and daughter-in-law, Ron and Tami Karlsson; grandchildren, Ryan Karlsson, Katie Karlsson, Travis Kruckenberg, Brendon Karlsson-Tuttle, Justin Mitts and Briaunna Mitts; nieces, Mona Witkowski, Lynda Flores, Chris Bergstrom, Elizabeth Nilsson, Sophie and Karoline Jaxne; nephews, Ulf Nilsson and Kristofer Jaxne; best friends, Lillemo Posecker, Gunvor Sabo and many friends who have been a blessing to us all. On Saturday, December 11, 2010 at 3:30 P.M. a memorial service, tree dedication and dinner will be held at the Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden at 301 North Baldwin Avenue in Arcadia, Calif. on the Grounds of the Peacock Café. The family suggests that memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association in the name of Britt-Marie Karlsson and given to Ron Karlsson. To view and sign the guestbook, please visit: mydesert.com/obituaries

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Published by The Desert Sun from Dec. 4 to Dec. 8, 2010.

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December 19, 2010

On Behalf of the Vasa Order of America I extend our deepest sympathy to Britt-Marie's family and know the many happy memories will be with you at this time. William Lundquist, Grand Master, Vasa Order of America

Elisabeth Nilsson

December 9, 2010

My dear Moster Britt-Marie,
Thank you for being there for me when I stayed in the US for a year and things with the family I stayed with did not work out. How you and Bengt always have welcomed us into your home.

I am watching a very nice picture of you and Bengt, knowing that he has now reached out his hand for you feals good. I will always remeber your nice smile.

Rest in peace!
Love Elisabeth

December 9, 2010

Kära syster.
Tack för trevliga minnen och Er varma gästfrihet, då vi träffats i Calif.
Även bussresor vi gjort tillsammans i Europa skall vi alltid minnas.
Nu är Du och Bengt tillsammans igen. Vila i frid.
Kerstin och Rune, Glanshammar
Anders, Lillkyrka Sverige

Jane Benson

December 8, 2010

Kära Britt-Marie,
Vi träffades 1965 när våra pojkar var små, de lekte tillsammans och Bengt,Du ,Eddie och jag hade alltid trevligt. Så ledsen att Du inte fick vara med dina barn och barnbarn längre. Livet är svårt att förstå ibland.
Vila i frid Britt-Marie.
Kram Jane och Eddie

Maria Jacobs

December 8, 2010

Dear Britt-Marie. You are now covering the wide, white slopes you so much cherished and found enjoyment and fun...as the day comes to a close there is now Bengt to welcome you in his arms and we here know that you have found peace and comfort in the end..
We will miss you here among us but for Ron and Tami and Annette and the grandchildren they will be comforted to know you are now home leaving them to remember all the good times during moments of sadness.
My condolences to the whole Family of
Britt-Marie Karlsson

With my Love Always,
Maria Jacobs

December 7, 2010

Vila i frid Britt-Marie. Jag kommer aldrig glömma Din Och Bengts gästfrihet, då vi hälsat på Er i Calif.

Siv och Bo Karlsson

December 7, 2010

Britt Marie, you arrived like a breeze with a big smile and not to forget your laughter. In your purse you always carried a full calender and phographs which you showed as telling us all that has happened over there. We will always carry you in our thoughts. We love you.
Bo and Siv

Katie Karlsson

December 6, 2010

Farmor i miss you already, may you rest in peace!
Love Katie

December 5, 2010

December 05, 2010
Dear Britt-Marie, I`m going to remember all the fun we had together.
Love Lillemo.

December 4, 2010

Katie you and your family are in our prayers. Love ya
DeeDee

December 4, 2010

Katie you are in our prayers. know that we love you
DeeDee Duff

Ron & Tamai Karlsson

December 4, 2010

Mom, we will miss your laugh and smile.
Love Ron and Tami

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