Jean Ann Carlson
September 27, 1936 - December 09, 2011
Obituary
MADISON - Jean Fosdal Carlson, age 75, of Madison, passed away on Friday, Dec. 9, 2011, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born on Sept. 27, 1936, in Madison, to Elmer Sr. and Geneva Fosdal. Jean graduated from East High School in 1954. She married Ronald Carlson on May 18, 1957. Jean worked with the UW Football office for many years, retiring in 2001. She was an avid sports fan. Jean enjoyed traveling to the many UW games. Jean influenced the lives of young women through her involvement with the Capitol Aires Drum & Bugle Corps. From 1975-1980, Jean did everything from chaperone, bus driver and Executive Director. She is survived by her husband, Ron; two children, Kevin (Julie) Carlson of Flower Mound, Texas and Cathy Knight of Madison; four grandchildren, Morgan and Alex Carlson, Chelsea and Mitchell Knight, and many nieces, nephews, and extended family. Jean was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Elmer Fosdal, Jr.; and nephew, Mark Fosdal. Funeral services will be held at ST. STEPHENS LUTHERAN CHURCH, 5700 Pheasant Hill Road, Madison, at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011. The family would like to thank Agrace HospiceCare and Oak Park Senior Living for their tender care.
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Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park.
Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011.
Funeral services will be held at ST. STEPHENS LUTHERAN CHURCH, 5700 Pheasant Hill Road, Madison, at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011.
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Teresa McKenzie
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Mom C.....what do you say......she was wonderful and such a feisty woman as her battle with this nasty disease showed. A big part of our lives.
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Kim Buehler
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Jean was always so kind to me when I visited or phoned the house. laughter is the first thing that comes to mind when I think of her. What a brave soul, how many times did we think - oh well this is it, but she would just bounce back and continue on. Way to go Jean enjoy your well deserved rest, and know that we are all better for having known you. God Bless.
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Sandy Spraetz Zimmerman
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It's very hard to lose high school pals.
Jeannie was always a spark in our carefree after school gatherings, which were many. Although miles separated us during adulthood, that smile along with her friendship will never be forgotten. Fondly, Sandy
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Joey Banks
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Cathy, I am truly sorry for your loss. I only have fun happy memories of your mom when I was a young drum corps kid trying to find my way. She always had kind things to say to me. My most sincere condolences to you Cathy Carlson.
With love,
Joey B. Banks
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Nancy
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Cathy, I am very sorry for your loss.Jean is one of the nicest person I ever known. She also has a great sense of humor. I had a lot of great memories of her over the years.
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Mary J. Melvin
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Kathy,
I didn't see the paper at the time of your loss. Verna called and told me about it.
Your Mom was a wonderful person, I enjoyed working with her (even though I was in the ticket office). We had a lot of conversations about "the place". I hope your doing o.k.
Mary Melvin