OTTO-KARLSTROM-Obituary

OTTO "LEROY" KARLSTROM

La Conner, Washington

1921 - 2015

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Otto "LeRoy" Karlstrom passed away April 30, 2015, after a long illness. He was born in Seattle June 16, 1921, to the Rev. Otto and Alva Karlstrom. He grew up in the Fauntleroy neighborhood with a sister Hildur and brothers Reinhold, Paul, Thor and Ernest. Hildur, Reinhold, Paul and Thor preceded...

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My childhood memories are filled with fond and often humorous memories of "Mr. Karlstrom", my best friend David's father. He cheered us on at all of our swim meets and soccer games, offering useful advice in all our athletic pursuits. He couldn't supress a smile the time he caught us red handed playing hookey from school. Even as a young boy, I was impressed and inspired by his landscaping, cooking, and building skills. He was always fun to be around, he was a great role model. My...

My heartfelt condolences to the Karlstrom family. Leroy at one point in my life was like a second father to me. Our families shared many wonderful experiences together. I have vivid memories growing up of football on the beach or ice hockey on the lake and hot chocolate afterwards up in the house.I never beat him in horse shoes.
Love to you all, peace.

May you rest in Peace Great Uncle Leroy. The Swedish Family will miss you but you will be in our hearts as you reunite with the fellow Swedes. Megan K.

May his memory be a blessing. You are probably dancing freely with my Isaac.

Sad that I will not be seeing this wonderful cousin again here on this earth, but rejoicing that we will meet again in Heaven. My love to all of Leroy's loved ones.

Sorry for your loss of your grandfather Joanna and Jim & family, heaven is shinning brighter tho for his presents there, Blessings, Auntie Joycelyn Sealey Cook

Your time on earth may have come to an end, but your love, genius and spirit will remain with us eternally. Skal Dad... "you done well". We will miss you so. RIP.