Sean Michael Carlson

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Sean Carlson Obituary

Name: Memorial service for Sean Michael Carlson
Start: 2016-07-23T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Heritage Funeral Chapel

Carlson, Sean Michael
Sean Michael Carlson passed away on July 14, 2016 at the age of 30. Sean was born in Phoenix, Arizona. Sean loved climbing mountains, hiking through nature, music, meditation, yoga, writing, reading, history, juggling, unicycling, deep meaningful conversations and so much more. Sean recently completed the 800 mile Arizona Trail solo thru-hike from the Mexican border to the Utah border and a thru-hike of the John Muir Trail in California. He sought adventure, a spiritual journey and a challenge. Sean had a special way of sharing insights to living life and cared so sincerely for the lives he touched. Sean was a sensitive person and loved with all of his heart. Sean was so very loved and will be missed. Survivors include his parents, Jerry and Monica Carlson, his sister and brother-in-law, Sarah and Brandon Dutchover, his niece Audrey Grace Dutchover, his Grandmothers, Elizabeth Carlson and Brenda Haney, and many Uncles, Aunts and Cousins. Sean was preceded in death by his brother, Chad Carlson, and his Grandfathers Edward Haney and John Carlson. A memorial to celebrate Sean's life will be held at Heritage Funeral Chapel, 6830 W. Thunderbird Rd., Peoria on Saturday, July 23rd, 2016 at 4pm.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Jul. 20, 2016.

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Tom

February 18, 2017

Dear Carlson family and friends,
I just came across this and am so sorry to hear of Sean's passing. My hiking partner and I encountered Sean on the Arizona Trail in late April 2016 and in the short time we spent with him he made a significant impact on us. We encountered him several times on the trail over a span of about 7 days, but we got to know him during our rest stop at the LF Ranch near Payson AZ. We spent the better part of two days and nights with him at the ranch including an eventful resupply trip into the town of Payson. In that short time I felt I got to know him fairly well. He was such an open, honest person. He shared with us some of the challenges life had thrown at him but it didn't take more than a few minutes to see he was an extremely intelligent, caring, polite person, and had deep spiritual feelings about the journey of life. In the words of my hiking partner, Sean represented to us everything we considered to be the quintessential life on the trail.
I kept a daily journal of our AZT adventure, and I'd like to share with you an excerpt from my entry on the night of Sunday April 24th, our first night at the LF Ranch. These were my impressions of Sean after spending one afternoon & evening with him: He's extremely polite, honest and courteous to everyone he meets. But life threw a few challenges at himhad health issues, and lost his job in insurance due to a downsizing. I get the sense he felt he needed to do something big to change his direction. So he had his father drive him to the AZT trailhead at the Mexico border, and just started hiking. He's been on the trail for almost a month and has a full bushy beard to show for it. Clearly a strong and resourceful guy, such an interesting guy, very open, easy to talk to. Traits I'd like to emulate. I hope he finds his way to peace and happiness.
Unfortunately I didn't get any good pictures of him. I did upload one photo of the bunk house at the ranch, Sean is sitting on a couch on the porch in this photo. All you can see is his silhouette. I think he had just finished inhaling two packages of beans with a wooden spoon right out of his cooking pot. I sincerely hope these thoughts and memories from two lives that Sean impacted in a memorable way will bring you a smile. I am so sorry for your loss, and know that he is tackling the toughest hikes heaven has to offer.
Tom (Muffin Man) and Mike (Navigator)

Tabitha Ratliff

July 23, 2016

Sean you were a great light in this world and I'm sure you are a great light in heaven as well. You always made me smile and lit up the room. We will miss you but know we will see you soon. To the Carlson family my love and prayers and heart go out to you all. If you need anything please call.

Linda Heil

July 22, 2016

I'm sorry for your loss. I apologize for not being able to come. My prayers are with you. Love to all my family

Patty Moore

July 22, 2016

Jerry and Monica and family- My heart is heavy with sadness for you- I'm sure you are feeling so empty - please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Sean was an incredible human being who lived life to the fullest. I read through his Facebook post and was so intrigued and impressed on his insight into the world. AND what an accomplishment in completing the trail. He loved you so - I'm sure it was a remarkable homecoming when he got to be with his beloved brother in heaven.We love you- stay strong knowing that you will see them both again.Love Patty (Kessler) and Barry Moore and family

John and Shery

July 21, 2016

Our sympathy goes out to the family of Sean. May happy memories give you comfort at this difficult time.

Kelly Whipple-Willems

July 20, 2016

My heart goes out to you all. I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for God's peace to surround you.

July 20, 2016

To the Carlson Family: My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends during this difficult time. I hope that the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring comfort. Knowing that there's a hope for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.

A friend

July 20, 2016

My Condolences to Sean's family. He certainly enjoyed nature and was a deep thinker all to the glory of God, our Father. Col. 3:23,24.

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