Paul V Carlson
September 17, 1942 - December 13, 2016
Obituary
“Paul V. Carlson, age 74, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes. Paul was preceded in death by his wife Linda Olson-Carlson. He was a Captain in the U.S. Air Force and a Vietnam veteran. He graduated from R.A. Long H.S in Longview WA in 1960. He attended Western Washington University in Bellingham for two years. Paul graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in Electrical Engineering and obtained a Master’s Degree later. Paul spent much of his career with Unisys Corporation and later, before he retired, he worked for the Snohomish PUD. A private graveside service was held on Tuesday December 20th at Mountain View Cemetery in Lakewood, WA.”
Paul is survived by his brother in law David of Pullman Washington. David is the brother of Paul’s wife Linda. Paul and Linda were married in Porvoo Finland Sept 1996 in the church of Linda’s grandmother who she adored. Paul made this happen which Linda always was thankful for. In 2005 Paul and David (his brother in law but who he called brother ) went to Scandinavia to meet his cousins in Sweden and to have me see where he and Linda were married in Finland ad well as meet the pastor who married them. I’m glad in his last few years he connected with other cousins and they helped him through his last moments.
I’m so sorry to hear about Paul’s passing. I remember that he so enjoyed the Seattle Symphony. He will be missed.
Such a sad way to end the year. Paul and Linda were a beautiful couple. I will miss having lunch with Paul, I’m so glad we were able to reconnect after the phone company years. Peace and comfort to the family.