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David Carlson Obituary

David Elliott Carlson David Elliott Carlson died at his home in Huntington Beach, Calif. on Jan. 18, 2008, of prostate cancer. He was born May 20, 1938, to Elliott and Anna (nee Gregersen) Carlson of Rockford. A graduate of East High, he received a bachelor of arts and a master of arts from Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, an master of divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Bannockburn, Ill. and a master of social work from the University of Chicago. He was given an honorary doctorate by Caribbean Graduate School of Theology in Kingston, Jamaica, where he was visiting faculty for 24 years. He served God by serving people as teacher, counselor and in retirement in California, pastor of counseling and visitation. David is survived by his wife of 48 years, Beverly (nee Peterson); son, Todd (Leigh Hammond) of Palatine, Ill. and daughter, Heidi (Scott) Napier of Huntington Beach; grandchildren, Katie, Dan, Ben and Elizabeth Carlson, and Joshua and Kyle Napier; brothers, Terry (Louise Hoffman) of Rockford and Dale (Patti Thengvall) of Santa Ana, Calif. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, at Arlington Heights Evangelical Free Church, 1330 N. Douglas, Arlington Heights, Ill.

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Published by Daily Herald from Feb. 3 to Feb. 4, 2008.

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Carrie Lou Davis Pepper

February 12, 2008

Dear Dale and Terry,
I was saddened to read of Davids death. His time here seemed to be very rich and full. I am certain he touched many lifes as he lived his. Seeing his name brought back many good memories from the past. My prayers and sympathy go to you and your families.

Jeanine Farb

February 5, 2008

My prayers are with you at this time. He will be missed by us and hurt now but know that he is at Home with the Lord. I enjoyed the visits we were privileged to have together. Love

barbara Weyburg Fryer

February 4, 2008

Terry and Dale,
As a childhood friend out of your past, I was so sorry to read of
David's death. (I still check out the Rockford paper online
occasionally). It seems as though David had a wonderful family, left
the world a better place and will be greatly missed. I remember fun
times in our backyards growing up in the idyllic (or so it seemed)
postwar 1950s. The memories are great. I am well, living in the San
Diego area, a wife and even a grandmother of two now. Ross is happy in the Seattle area. Please accept our deepest condolences at the loss of your brother.

Tami Salerno

February 3, 2008

You were trustworthy, patient, compassionate, caring, honest, strong, confident, humble, non-judgemental, non-complaining, true to your word. You had a good sense of humor, and gave so much of yourself and lived what you believed. You were a true man of God. You will never be forgotten. You will be missed so much.

See you later, Dave.

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