Submitted by: Dan Rich

Shirley A. Carlson

Nov. 19, 1936 - Aug. 30, 2008

South Bend Tribune 9/2/2008
SOUTH BEND - Shirley A. Carlson, 71, of South Bend, passed away Saturday evening, August 30th, in Hospice House with her loving family by her side. She was born on November 19, 1936, in South Bend, to the late John and Ruth (Miller) Carson. Shirley was preceded in death by her two brothers, Bob Carson and Dick Carson. On January 10, 1959, in South Bend, she married the love of her life, Albert Carlson, who survives. During their 49 years of marriage, her family has grown to include two sons, John Carlson and his wife, Sue of South Bend, and James Carlson and his wife, Katie of Pasadena, California, and Shirley's grandson, Zachary Carlson. Shirley retired in the fall of 1999 from Tyler Refrigeration where she worked many years as an executive assistant. Shirley was an avid fan of Brian Boitano. She was one of many women in the area who belonged to his fan club and traveled to watch him skate and support the foundations he was involved with. Shirley enjoyed reading and doing crossword puzzles. Shirley loved her family and especially would do many special things for them, even if it meant watching Sponge Bob Square Pants and calling her grandson just to discuss the episode with him.

Funeral services for Shirley will be Thursday, September 4, at 1 p.m. in the Welsheimer Family Funeral Home North, 17033 Cleveland Road, South Bend. Friends may visit with her family from 11 a.m. until the time of services. Burial will be at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Osceola.