Kathy Marie Oney Carlson

Kathy passed away suddenly on July 12th while at home with her son, David Carlson, at her side. David had moved to Las Vegas after the death of his father so that she would not be alone.

Kathy was born in Kewanee, Henry County, Illinois. Growing up Kathy had the nickname of "KK". Her personality was of a quiet nature. She loved working in the house but hated outdoor chores. She loved to write stories and put together many backyard plays. She had a backyard neighborhood performance of a play she wrote called "Three Girls go to College." She excelled in school, and later attended Ricks College. She loved playing with girl things; dolls, make-up, and dressing up, and she loved suspenseful movies. She was a history buff and loved going to cemeteries to read headstones. Kathy was an avid photographer and genealogist. She spent 20 years researching family genealogy.

As she grew older, she became very interested in who was running for political offices. She only wanted politicians that promised relief to those who were poor and/or discriminated against. She was a staunch supporter of John F. Kennedy, and then later his brother Robert Kennedy. She was generous to those who did without.

Kathy was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served in callings in the Young Women's program. She was still in contact with some of those young girls who loved her. She also served as Relief Society President. She loved the ladies in her ward. She volunteered at shelters for day care children when her children were young. A hymn that describes Kathy is "Have I Done Any Good in the World Today?" This line especially describes Kathy's attitude: "Have I cheered up the sad, or made someone feel glad...if not I have failed indeed."

She was everyone's favorite Auntie, because she took an interest in them, made them laugh, and kept it light. She let them know that she loved her nieces and nephews. She was so fun and took so many photos of everyone. She loved being a grandma and was very proud of her sons. She sorely missed her husband and love of her life, Gary Lynn Carlson, who passed away 11 months earlier. He was her everything. They were just 27 days shy of being married partners for 49 years. We are so happy they are together now.

As a 20 yr old and after only 2 weeks in Utah, she was invited to climb Mt Timpanogos with her brother-in-law Scott. She was only wearing loafers. She made it to the top and had lots of blisters and eventually lost all her toenails, but said it was one of the highlights of her life. Kathy loved adventure and was always up for exploration when Gary would decide to take a detour on a road trip to Utah or Colorado.

She was proceeded in death by her husband, Gary Lynn Carlson, her sisters, Patricia Ann Oney (Haroldsen), Janice Kelly Oney (Oakden), brother Tyrus Raymond Oney, Jr., a nephew, William C. Oakden III, her mother Lilly Ellen Blair and her father Tyrus Raymond Oney. She is survived by David Carlson (son), Daniel Hayden Carlson (son and his wife Carolina), one sister, Candieth Guymon (Kelly), sisters-in-law Janice Robinson (Clyde), Carolyn Keller (Jon), Jean Carlson, 5 grandchildren, Maximiliano, Jose, Orlando, Naomi, Cayden, and 24 nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held August 10th in Provo at 11 am at the LDS chapel located at 3050 Mojave Lane, Provo UT 84604. Lunch will be served after the service.