Carlson, The Rev. Dr. George W. (1927-2011)

CARLSON, JOHNSON

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George Carlson
1927 - 2011
San Diego, CA

The Rev. Dr. George W. Carlson died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family November 13, 2011. Born September 04 ,1927 and raised in Des Moines, IA, he served in the U.S.Navy in WW II. He was ordained in the Augustana Lutheran Church in 1954.

His creative leadership, dynamic preaching and shepherding heart endeared him to the parishes he served in Riverside, CA, Cedar Rapids, IA, and San Diego.

In 1990 he founded Pacific Media Ministry to uplift values, ethics and faith in the media. Throughout his life, George chose to make a difference in his community, this nation and around the world. He was committed to ecumenical and social justice efforts.

He is survived by his wife Marlyss; his children Cathy, Mike, Greg, Sue and Mary; eleven grandchildren and a host of family and friends.

A celebration of his life will be held at Christ Lutheran Church, 4761 Cass St., Pacific Beach on Saturday, November 19 at 3 p.m.

A private interment will be held at Fort Roscrans National Cemetery and ashes will be scattered at sea.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be given to First Lutheran Church, San Diego. For additional information regarding his life and celebration please go to: http://tributes.com/george-carlson .

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store ~ The Des Moines (IA) Register 18 Nov 2011.
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Rev George William Carlson
BIRTH 4 Sep 1927
DEATH 13 Nov 2011 (aged 84)
BURIAL
Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery
San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA
PLOT SECTION CC3A ROW 5 SITE 23
MEMORIAL ID 106979896 · View Source
MEMORIAL
PHOTOS 2
S1C US NAVY
WORLD WAR II

CARLSON, GEORGE W.: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice

San Diego Union-Tribune, The (CA) - Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Deceased Name: CARLSON, GEORGE W.
Sept. 4, 1927 to Nov. 13, 2011 The Rev. Dr. George W. Carlson died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. Born and raised in Des Moines, IA, he served in the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was ordained in the Augustana Lutheran Church in 1954. His creative leadership, dynamic preaching and shepherding heart endeared him to the parishes he served in Riverside, CA, Cedar Rapids, IA, and San Diego. In 1990, he founded Pacific Media Ministry to uplift values, ethics and faith in the media. Throughout his life, George chose to make a difference in his community, this nation and around the world. He was committed to ecumenical and social justice efforts. He is survived by his wife Marlyss; his children Cathy, Mike, Greg, Sue and Mary; eleven grandchildren and a host of family and friends. A celebration of his life will be held at Christ Lutheran Church, 4761 Cass St., Pacific Beach on Saturday, November 19, at 3:00 p.m. A private interment will be held at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery and ashes will be scattered at sea. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to First Lutheran Church, San Diego. Condolences may be sent online at http:// tributes.com/george-carlson

Gravesite Details
Obituary provided by Jerry Huffman (#46859530)

Family Members
Spouse
Photo
Marlyss LaVonne Johnson Carlson
1926–2015

Children
Michael George Carlson
1956–2020 ~ Find A Grave.