- Date Of Birth: August 8, 1926
- Date Of Death: November 30, 2020
- State: Nebraska
Dorothy Dale Carlson
Dorothy Dale Carlson, age 94, of Columbus, Nebraska, formerly of Silver Creek, passed away November 30, 2020 at the Emerald Care Center in Columbus.
Dorothy was born August 8, 1926 at St. Joseph, MO to Lester and Vivian (Foster) Krumme. She attended Benton High School in St. Joseph where she graduated and then attended business school in St. Joseph.
On March 23, 1947 she was united in marriage to John Arvid Carlson Jr., at St. Joseph, MO. To this union two children were born. They lived in the Silver Creek area where John farmed and Dorothy was a dedicated farm wife and homemaker.
After John’s passing Dorothy remained on the farm until January of 2020 then she moved to Columbus where she resided at Cottonwood Place.
She was member of the Fairview United Methodist Church and later Silver Creek United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women. She was also a 50 year member of the Eastern Star and member of Daughter of the Nile. She also belonged to the U-Share-It Club.
She enjoyed crocheting, sewing, reading and gardening. Dorothy made many baby blankets for her grandchildren, great grandchildren and others. She found much joy in following her grandchildren and great grandchildren’s activities even when she couldn’t be there.
Survivors include daughter Gaylene Hassebrook of Columbus; daughter-in-law Pat Carlson of Silver Creek; six grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren; other relatives and a host of friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband John who passed away August 7, 2014; son Dale Carlson; son-in-law Dale Hassebrook; one sister June Harman.
Cards may be sent to 861 S. 32nd Ave., Columbus, NE 68601.
