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David Carlbom Obituary

David J. Carlbom 82, Lincoln, died Wednesday (5/20/09) after a long illness.
His cremains will be scattered in the Rocky Mountains at a site he particularly loved. The family will hold a private service at that time.

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Published by Lincoln Journal Star from May 23 to May 24, 2009.

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Gail Brolliar

May 25, 2009

Joan and Family... We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Dave. Dave was my supervisor at State Personnel and was great to work with. I learned a lot from Dave and will miss his recent visits to our office.

Di and Barry Williams

May 23, 2009

To the Carlbom family...our thoughts are with you. I enjoyed working with Dave when I was a receptionist at State Personnel. He was a very kind and wise man.

Al & Betty Stotts

May 22, 2009

Joan and family....we are sorry to hear of the loss of Dave. He was a great guy.
Sincere sympathies go out to all of you.
Albert & Betty Stotts

John Russell

May 22, 2009

Joan and Sara, Dave remains one of my alltime favorite colleagues. He was a great joy to work with and made significant contributions to the University and the State. My thoughts are with you both and your entire family.

Tom Danahy

May 22, 2009

John, endless campfires were spent talking about politics, the space program, sports and our dads. It has been an honor to know yours. Tom Danahy

Jim Bourne

May 22, 2009

Sara, I'm very sorry to hear about your father. My thoughts are with you. Jim Bourne

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