Lloyd Palmer Carlson

Lloyd Palmer Carlson was promoted to heaven on September 2 in Seattle, WA. He is survived by his wife Elsie Carlson, and was the cherished father of Merilee Carlson of Marysville, WA, Cindy (John) Brediger of Richmond Beach, WA, Larry (Mary Lu) Carlson of Edmonds, WA, and Dean (Kathie) Carlson of Colorado Springs, CO. He was the beloved grandfather of eleven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was loved by his siblings, Clarice Grove (deceased), Randall Carlson (deceased), Earl Carlson (deceased), and Loraine (& Gene) Train of Camiri, Bolivia.

Lloyd was born in Litchville, ND on June 26, 1918 to Scandinavian immigrants Enoch and Hannah Carlson. Growing up on the farm, he learned responsibility and hard work at an early age. As early as eight years of age, he began driving the family Model T and by age 11 was delivering milk from the family dairy to homes in Valley City, ND. Lloyd joined the army in 1941 as a radio communications officer and rose to the rank of sergeant. He fought courageously for his country, helping to liberate Europe at D-Day +7 and the Battle of the Bulge. Lloyd was noted for his innovation and honesty. He received special recognition for inventing an artillery lighting system that saved lives on the front lines. In addition, he was cited in a newspaper article for the ingenious use of German gas masks to repair soldier's watches damaged in battle.

After the war, Lloyd moved to Seattle where he married Elsie Horrell on September 19, 1953. They raised their four children in north Seattle and gave them a rich childhood instilled with deep Christian values. Lloyd attended Lakeview Free Methodist Church for over five decades and served as head usher for many years. He enjoyed a successful career as an electronics technician with Alaska Communications and was instrumental in developing communications systems linking remote places like Fairbanks and Point Barrow to the lower 48. After 30 years of work for the Federal government, he retired in 1975. Throughout this time, he nurtured an apartment rental business that continues to this day.

Lloyd enjoyed helping people and often employed his trouble-shooting expertise, generous heart and calloused hands to assist others in need. He loved his wife and children, and worked unceasingly to ensure their care and education. He was profoundly devoted to his extended family and friends and sought to encourage them in practical ways. Lloyd's life grew sweeter with the years. Those around him were touched by his sincere words of affirmation and appreciation. His last act of communication was to lovingly take hold of the hand of his life-long companion Elsie. He will be deeply missed. We find strength in knowing that he was ready to meet the Lord. He finished well and is now being rewarded for a life well-lived.

We love you, Dad. See you before the Throne!