Maureen E. Carlson, 61, rural Glenburn, died Tuesday, June 23, 2015, in her home surrounded by her loving family.
Maureen was born August 7, 1953, in Minot, ND to Clarence and Lorraine (Doetzel) Hall. She was educated at Bishop Ryan High School and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and a Master’s Degree in Counseling from the University of North Dakota.
Following the completion of her education, she worked with migrant workers in the Fargo area for a time until joining Rolette County Social Services working with those in need. Maureen’s career path led back to Minot when she became the Director of Companions For Children in 1981. She served the organization until 1988.
Maureen was united in marriage to Donald Carlson on July 1, 1991 in Kissimmee, Florida. They have made their home on the Carlson family farm over the years.
Maureen began her civil service career with the Minot Air Force Base on January 3, 1989, at the Family Support Center. She transferred to the Education Center in October 1995, where she assisted military members with their educational goals. In 2004, Maureen and family moved to England where Maureen worked as an educational counselor for Lakenheath Air Force Base for three years. Upon her return to MAFB, she worked as a coordinator for the Family Child Care program. Maureen completed her career with the base at the Education Center, serving in a role that she loved as an education advisor.
Maureen was a member of Hope Lutheran Church in Surrey. She was a former board member and chairman of the Northwest Girl Scouts and the Minot chapter of Zonta. She enjoyed gardening, was known to have a green thumb and had a love for tulips and roses. Maureen felt blessed to enjoy peaceful walks in the countryside near her home. Maureen loved spending time with her children, husband, extended families and friends. She had a special bond with her sister Theresa. She also loved her pets. Stray cats and shelter dogs had a wonderful life under Maureen's care. She will be missed by her family for the love and care that she has shown to so many throughout the years.
Maureen is survived by her husband, Donald Carlson, rural Glenburn; children, Forrest Carlson and Claire Carlson, Glenburn; sisters, Mary Gatzka, Tucson, AZ and Theresa (Dennis) Biesecker, Bismarck, ND; brothers, Patrick (Lenora) Hall, Bismarck, ND and Lyle (Susan) Hall, Grand Forks, ND and numerous nieces, nephews and several great-nieces and nephews.
Maureen was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Jerome Hall and brother-in-law, James Gatzka.
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Maureen was born August 7, 1953, in Minot, ND to Clarence and Lorraine (Doetzel) Hall. She was educated at Bishop Ryan High School and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and a Master’s Degree in Counseling from the University of North Dakota.
Following the completion of her education, she worked with migrant workers in the Fargo area for a time until joining Rolette County Social Services working with those in need. Maureen’s career path led back to Minot when she became the Director of Companions For Children in 1981. She served the organization until 1988.
Maureen was united in marriage to Donald Carlson on July 1, 1991 in Kissimmee, Florida. They have made their home on the Carlson family farm over the years.
Maureen began her civil service career with the Minot Air Force Base on January 3, 1989, at the Family Support Center. She transferred to the Education Center in October 1995, where she assisted military members with their educational goals. In 2004, Maureen and family moved to England where Maureen worked as an educational counselor for Lakenheath Air Force Base for three years. Upon her return to MAFB, she worked as a coordinator for the Family Child Care program. Maureen completed her career with the base at the Education Center, serving in a role that she loved as an education advisor.
Maureen was a member of Hope Lutheran Church in Surrey. She was a former board member and chairman of the Northwest Girl Scouts and the Minot chapter of Zonta. She enjoyed gardening, was known to have a green thumb and had a love for tulips and roses. Maureen felt blessed to enjoy peaceful walks in the countryside near her home. Maureen loved spending time with her children, husband, extended families and friends. She had a special bond with her sister Theresa. She also loved her pets. Stray cats and shelter dogs had a wonderful life under Maureen's care. She will be missed by her family for the love and care that she has shown to so many throughout the years.
Maureen is survived by her husband, Donald Carlson, rural Glenburn; children, Forrest Carlson and Claire Carlson, Glenburn; sisters, Mary Gatzka, Tucson, AZ and Theresa (Dennis) Biesecker, Bismarck, ND; brothers, Patrick (Lenora) Hall, Bismarck, ND and Lyle (Susan) Hall, Grand Forks, ND and numerous nieces, nephews and several great-nieces and nephews.
Maureen was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Jerome Hall and brother-in-law, James Gatzka.
Thomas Family Funeral Home
Maureen E. Carlson, 61, rural Glenburn, died Tuesday, June 23, 2015, in her home surrounded by her loving family.
Maureen was born August 7, 1953, in Minot, ND to Clarence and Lorraine (Doetzel) Hall. She was educated at Bishop Ryan High School and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and a Master’s Degree in Counseling from the University of North Dakota.
Following the completion of her education, she worked with migrant workers in the Fargo area for a time until joining Rolette County Social Services working with those in need. Maureen’s career path led back to Minot when she became the Director of Companions For Children in 1981. She served the organization until 1988.
Maureen was united in marriage to Donald Carlson on July 1, 1991 in Kissimmee, Florida. They have made their home on the Carlson family farm over the years.
Maureen began her civil service career with the Minot Air Force Base on January 3, 1989, at the Family Support Center. She transferred to the Education Center in October 1995, where she assisted military members with their educational goals. In 2004, Maureen and family moved to England where Maureen worked as an educational counselor for Lakenheath Air Force Base for three years. Upon her return to MAFB, she worked as a coordinator for the Family Child Care program. Maureen completed her career with the base at the Education Center, serving in a role that she loved as an education advisor.
Maureen was a member of Hope Lutheran Church in Surrey. She was a former board member and chairman of the Northwest Girl Scouts and the Minot chapter of Zonta. She enjoyed gardening, was known to have a green thumb and had a love for tulips and roses. Maureen felt blessed to enjoy peaceful walks in the countryside near her home. Maureen loved spending time with her children, husband, extended families and friends. She had a special bond with her sister Theresa. She also loved her pets. Stray cats and shelter dogs had a wonderful life under Maureen's care. She will be missed by her family for the love and care that she has shown to so many throughout the years.
Maureen is survived by her husband, Donald Carlson, rural Glenburn; children, Forrest Carlson and Claire Carlson, Glenburn; sisters, Mary Gatzka, Tucson, AZ and Theresa (Dennis) Biesecker, Bismarck, ND; brothers, Patrick (Lenora) Hall, Bismarck, ND and Lyle (Susan) Hall, Grand Forks, ND and numerous nieces, nephews and several great-nieces and nephews.
Maureen was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Jerome Hall and brother-in-law, James Gatzka.
Thomas Family Funeral Home
Maureen was born August 7, 1953, in Minot, ND to Clarence and Lorraine (Doetzel) Hall. She was educated at Bishop Ryan High School and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and a Master’s Degree in Counseling from the University of North Dakota.
Following the completion of her education, she worked with migrant workers in the Fargo area for a time until joining Rolette County Social Services working with those in need. Maureen’s career path led back to Minot when she became the Director of Companions For Children in 1981. She served the organization until 1988.
Maureen was united in marriage to Donald Carlson on July 1, 1991 in Kissimmee, Florida. They have made their home on the Carlson family farm over the years.
Maureen began her civil service career with the Minot Air Force Base on January 3, 1989, at the Family Support Center. She transferred to the Education Center in October 1995, where she assisted military members with their educational goals. In 2004, Maureen and family moved to England where Maureen worked as an educational counselor for Lakenheath Air Force Base for three years. Upon her return to MAFB, she worked as a coordinator for the Family Child Care program. Maureen completed her career with the base at the Education Center, serving in a role that she loved as an education advisor.
Maureen was a member of Hope Lutheran Church in Surrey. She was a former board member and chairman of the Northwest Girl Scouts and the Minot chapter of Zonta. She enjoyed gardening, was known to have a green thumb and had a love for tulips and roses. Maureen felt blessed to enjoy peaceful walks in the countryside near her home. Maureen loved spending time with her children, husband, extended families and friends. She had a special bond with her sister Theresa. She also loved her pets. Stray cats and shelter dogs had a wonderful life under Maureen's care. She will be missed by her family for the love and care that she has shown to so many throughout the years.
Maureen is survived by her husband, Donald Carlson, rural Glenburn; children, Forrest Carlson and Claire Carlson, Glenburn; sisters, Mary Gatzka, Tucson, AZ and Theresa (Dennis) Biesecker, Bismarck, ND; brothers, Patrick (Lenora) Hall, Bismarck, ND and Lyle (Susan) Hall, Grand Forks, ND and numerous nieces, nephews and several great-nieces and nephews.
Maureen was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Jerome Hall and brother-in-law, James Gatzka.
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