Lynn Carlson

Lynn Carlson

1949-2015

Robert Lynn Carlson, 65, passed away Monday, July 13 at his home near Clearmont, Missouri.

Lynn was born September 2, 1949 in Elmo, Missouri. His parents were Bob and Grace (Ecker) Carlson. Lynn grew up on the family farm and completed his early education at West Nodaway High School, Burlington Jct, Missouri. In 1971 Lynn graduated from Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, Missouri with a BS Degree in English, Speech, and Theatre. Lynn worked as a radio broadcaster and in sales before returning to NWMSU and graduating in 1994 with a Masters Degree in Secondary English. Lynn’s teaching career took him to New Mexico and Maysville, Missouri before finally returning to his alma mater West Nodaway from 2001 until his retirement in May 2015.

Preceding Lynn in death were his parents; his beloved wife Sharon; and his nephew Kevin Evans.

Lynn is survived by his siblings, Ed Carlson and wife Janice, Corning, Iowa; Dean Carlson and wife Nellie, Bellevue, Nebraska; Ethel Phillips and husband Dick, Lakewood, Colorado; Lillian Evans and husband Marvin, Clearmont; many nieces, nephews, cousins; and special friends Ryan & Shelbey Henry.

Per Lynn’s wishes, he has been cremated and there will be no funeral service.Friends, family, and former students are invited to honor Lynn at a tree planting ceremony on Sunday, August 9, 2015 at 7 p.m. at the Little Red Schoolhouse in Clearmont.

Contributions in memory of Lynn can be made to the Lynn Carlson Memorial Fund at Citizens Bank & Trust in Burlington Jct.

The Walker-Merrick Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa assisted the family with arrangements.