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Dale Carlson Obituary
January 10, 1925-February 16, 2019
Dale - husband / brother / Dad /Granddad/Uncle/colleague/client/friend utilized his God-given gift of teaching to instruct family, students and peers in the disciplines of life; "not by a show of cufflinks but by example". He knew how to bridge both familial and political gaps, steadfastly standing on his principles even in the face of controversy.
Dr. Dale Arvid Carlson was born in Aberdeen, WA to Swedish immigrant, Edwin Carlson and his wife, Anna. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Jean M. (Stanton), four children: D. Ronald (Lin), Gail (Dave) Manahan, Joan (Scott) Lee, and Gwen (Donovan) Schaeffer, as well as eleven grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind three brothers: Rev. Alan N. (Lois); F. Paul, PhD (Judy), and Edwin J., MD (Jan).
His accomplishments span the miles between Washington state and Scandinavia. With a platform of engineering, he continually sought to "merge theology with his passion for ecology", first serving as a PhD/professor and, then rising to Dean, both at the University of Washington and later at Seattle University. As Dean Emeritus, for 22 years Dr. Carlson delightfully spearheaded a UW program entitled "Valle", funded through the Will of a committed benefactor. This still viable program allows a focused exchange of engineering students and colleagues between the UW and Scandinavian universities. External to university work, he served in a variety of professional organizations, in governing bodies (including revitalization of the Nordic Heritage Museum) and within the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. He even shares title with his three brothers as outstanding graduate of Weatherwax High-school, Aberdeen, WA, 1972.
He served our country through the U.S. Army in WWII as aide to the Chaplin, on the ground at the Battle of the Bulge and as a member of the contingent that met the Russians at the Elba River in April, 1945.
Dale - husband/brother/Dad/Grandad/Uncle/colleague/client/friend... you will be deeply missed by the "Carlson Clan", as well as the multitude of other lives your effervescent and kind personality could only enrich.... We love you and thank God for the privilege of knowing and being known by you!
The burial was at Fern Hill Cemetery, Aberdeen, WA where
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Elisabeth Sundberg (now married - Karlsson)
August 2, 2019
I just read that Dale passed away. I remember him as a very nice man and I'm thankful for the time I had with the Carlsson family (1974). My condolences to you all.
Erin Nelson
March 5, 2019
My thoughts are with the extended Carlson family as you mourn the loss of Dale. Dale made a lasting mark on the engineering community, and was such a supportive father and grandfather to his family. I am sure the strong ideals, values, and intellectual curiousity of Dale's children and grandchildren are in large part due to his influence. I know he will be greatly missed.
Bob Holtz
March 5, 2019
When I joined the CEE faculty in 1988, I heard many good things about Dale from other colleagues, especially about his academic and personal integrity--wonderful stories, and all 100% true. Later as a CEE faculty rep on the Valle Committee, I worked directly with Dale for several years reviewing Scandinavian applications and encouraging our students to take advantage of that wonderful program. Because I also spoke some Swedish, we always enjoyed exchanging a few phrases and expressions. He usually had a joke for me, too, often involving politicians and VIPs. I still have a small book of Ole and Lena jokes he gave me. After I retired, I occasionally met him for coffee, and when that didn't work, it was fun just giving him a call and catching up on things.
He will be missed, but his legacy and contributions will be long remembered.
Michael Swayne
March 4, 2019
Dale gave me the opportunity to enter the Environmental Science and Engineering program at the UW in 1971 changing our families life for the better. Dale had a global view of the world promoting international exchanges and combining various engineering and science fields to solve difficult problems. I consider him to be a giant on whose shoulders many were able to stand.
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David Stensel
March 4, 2019
Dale was such a positive spirit, great professor, and leader. when I first joined UW faculty, I was so proud to be part of it because of Dale. what a good man and what a good life he had. I am lucky to have know Dale and have him as a friend. My condolences to family and that was so valuable to him.
Steve Muench
March 4, 2019
As the current director of the Valle Scholarship and Scandinavian Exchange program at UW I can say that Dale has left a lasting legacy with this program he worked so hard to create and maintain. It has helped over 750 graduate students since Dale began it. We (I was a Valle scholar in 1998) are all so grateful for his giving spirit and hope to keep it going on into the future.
David Endicott
March 4, 2019
What a wonderful man! We knew one another through the University District Rotary Club where we always sat together at Friday lunches and joked about his Swedish origin and my Norwegian. Thank you, Dale, for your gifts of knowledge and humor.
Frank Evanson
March 3, 2019
Ed I read the obits and when I saw this picture I thought of you since I think that you and Daie look a lot alike. It sounds like Dale had a long and fruitful life. I am sorry for your loss. I hope that some time we can see each other again. We will be in Tucson from the 13th to the 23rd, Email address is [email protected]. Frank
Barbara Garlid
March 3, 2019
So sorry to learn of Dale's death. Kermit, especially, and I enjoyed our times together with him and Jean. My deep condolences.
Roger Bass
March 3, 2019
So sorry to hear about Dales passing. I remembering him well as he supported Jean during her years at University Prep. Sincere condolences.
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