Rosemary Olstad Carlson
April 15, 1918 - June 17, 2014
Obituary
Rosemary Carlson passed away June 17th, 2014 at the age of 96. She was born on April 15th, 1918 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Peter and Kathryn Olstad. After graduating from South High School in 1936, she was employed at General Mills for several years.
In her early teenage years, Rosemary met Russell Carlson. They were married on September 19th, 1942 in Minneapolis. After their honeymoon at Niagara Falls, they bought a home in Milford, Connecticut. Russell was employed at Chance Vought as an aeronautical engineer. Rosemary became a homemaker as they began their life together. They moved to Seattle in 1949 where Russell was an engineer manager for The Boeing Company. In 1953, they moved into a house in Normandy Park which was designed and built by Russell. They were married for 66 years.
Rosemary was a loving wife and mother. She was a beautiful, caring person with a wonderful sense of humor. She focused on raising her children and was involved in community activities. She enjoyed sewing, cooking and antique auctions. In the 1970’s, she was a volunteer for the USO Military Lounge at Sea-Tac Airport.
Rosemary enrolled at the University of Washingtonas a part-time student in 1958. She graduated in 1966 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism.
Rosemary and Russell enjoyed vacations to Oregon and Vancouver, Canada. After Russell’s retirement, they spent numerous extended winter visits to daughter Lucy who resided in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Rosemary and Russell were members of the Des Moines Methodist Church and previously members of the First Methodist Church of Seattle. Rosemary is predeceased by her husband Russell and brother Richard Olstad; survived by sons, Robert (Holly), William (Sheila) and Alan; daughter Lucy Hart ( Randy); grandchildren Sara Ann Carlson (Wally) and Laura Porcincula (Shawn); and five great grandchildren.
A private family interment service was held on June 24th, 2014 at Bonney-Watson Washington Memorial Park. A memorial service will be held at the Des Moines Methodist Church, 22225 – 9th Avenue South, on Saturday, July 12th at 3:00
Bob, Bill, Alan and Lucy,
I was saddened to read of your Mother’s death.
She was such a kind and lovely person.
She always made me feel special.
The obituary talked of your home and I can forever picture it in my mind – a special place. I asked Jerry if he remembered her and he said, “Didn’t you iron clothes there?” Yes, I did!
I send you my love.
Robert, Bill, Alan, Lucy and Family;
I’v known you all since I was 3 yrs. old…
Rosemary was such a woman to look up to!!
Very special Lady..Whom I will cherish forever.
Hugs to youj all
Love Patricia and Family
Grandma, we love and miss you so much. Love you, Sara, Mila and Wally