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James Carlson Obituary
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Christ Lutheran Church. The Rev. David Wietzke will officiate. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Apfel Funeral Home.
Mr. Carlson was born on July 1, 1941, in Hall County to Adrian W. and Ruth Ann (Eaton) Carlson.
He married Betty Reimers on April 8, 1967, at Christ Lutheran Church in Grand Island.
Survivors of the immediate family include his wife; two daughters, Cindy Smith of Central City and Amanda Holmes of Omaha; a son, Douglas Carlson of Grand Island; a sister and brother-in-law, Virginia and Jerry Downing of Sioux Falls, S.D.; and a sister-in-law, Glenda Becker of Grand Island.
Additional survivors include six grandchildren, Andrew Smith and Miranda Smith of Central City, Alexis Carlson and Kayle Carlson of Lincoln and Izaak Holmes and Mollie Holmes of Omaha.
James grew up in Hall County and graduated from Grand Island Senior High School in 1959. He entered the U.S. Army on March 13, 1964. He served with the 1st Division - The Big Red One - in Vietnam in 1965 and with the 16th Infantry Unit in 1966. He was honorably discharged in April 1966. He worked for G&S Tire for 22 years. James' hobbies included his love for the outdoors and antique cars. He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Katherine Meyer and Carole Carlson; and a brother, Thomas "Eugene" Carlson.
Memorials are suggested to the family to be designated at a later date.
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Memories and Condolences
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Michael Boersen
September 2, 2011
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Stephanie Meyers
August 31, 2011
I Haven't Seen Uncle Jim Since Before I Left For The Millitary, But He Will Always Hold A Special Place In My Heart, My Baby Sister Is Named After Him! Rest In Peace, You Will Be Forever Missed
Mandy Lathen
August 30, 2011
Dear Betty and family,
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of Jim. I know that my dad had many fond memories of times spent together. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Donna Burt
August 30, 2011
Betty and Family: Sorry to read about Jim's passing.Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Donna Burt
August 30, 2011
Dear Betty and Family,
I am sorry to read about Jim. We met when he worked for my dad, Dick Glade, so many years ago. Mom and Dad always had a special place in their hearts for Jim and you.
May you find peace and remember the good times your family celebrated.
Sincerely,
Leslie Glade Hess, Foley, MN.
Larry and Karen Baker
August 30, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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