Helen L. Edblom, 92 of Cook passed away peacefully January 5, 2017 at Cook's Carefree Living. She was born in Virginia on March 30, 1924 the daughter of Gottfrid and Sophie (Olson) Carlson.
After High School she became friends with Albert Carlson, fell in love and they were married for 39 years until his passing. She married a longtime friend of the family, Arvid Edblom, on May 4, 1985, and were blessed with 29 years of marriage. For several years Helen was employed at Ketola's Department Store in Virginia as a manager/buyer for the children's department. She loved and took pride in her work. Helen was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She found great joy in being a wonderful hostess and had entertained many people through the years. She has been making her home at Carefree living in Cook.
Helen was preceded in death by her first husband. Albert Carlson; second husband, Arvid Edblom; brother, Bob Carlson; and sister, Frances Kleppe.
Helen is survived by her sons: Tom (Arlene) Carlson, and Dennis (Donna) Carlson; daughter, Rozie (Wayne) Anderson; step-son, Richard "Dick" Edblom; grandchildren: Heather Carlson, Kory (Annie) Carlson, Tommy (Laurie) Carlson, Shawnia Carlson, Garth (Chrissy) Carlson, Jared (Danielle) Anderson and Jason Anderson; 17 great-grandchildren; and many other special extended family and friends.
Interment was in the Hillside Cemetery of Angora Township.
After High School she became friends with Albert Carlson, fell in love and they were married for 39 years until his passing. She married a longtime friend of the family, Arvid Edblom, on May 4, 1985, and were blessed with 29 years of marriage. For several years Helen was employed at Ketola's Department Store in Virginia as a manager/buyer for the children's department. She loved and took pride in her work. Helen was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She found great joy in being a wonderful hostess and had entertained many people through the years. She has been making her home at Carefree living in Cook.
Helen was preceded in death by her first husband. Albert Carlson; second husband, Arvid Edblom; brother, Bob Carlson; and sister, Frances Kleppe.
Helen is survived by her sons: Tom (Arlene) Carlson, and Dennis (Donna) Carlson; daughter, Rozie (Wayne) Anderson; step-son, Richard "Dick" Edblom; grandchildren: Heather Carlson, Kory (Annie) Carlson, Tommy (Laurie) Carlson, Shawnia Carlson, Garth (Chrissy) Carlson, Jared (Danielle) Anderson and Jason Anderson; 17 great-grandchildren; and many other special extended family and friends.
Interment was in the Hillside Cemetery of Angora Township.
Helen L. Edblom, 92 of Cook passed away peacefully January 5, 2017 at Cook's Carefree Living. She was born in Virginia on March 30, 1924 the daughter of Gottfrid and Sophie (Olson) Carlson.
After High School she became friends with Albert Carlson, fell in love and they were married for 39 years until his passing. She married a longtime friend of the family, Arvid Edblom, on May 4, 1985, and were blessed with 29 years of marriage. For several years Helen was employed at Ketola's Department Store in Virginia as a manager/buyer for the children's department. She loved and took pride in her work. Helen was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She found great joy in being a wonderful hostess and had entertained many people through the years. She has been making her home at Carefree living in Cook.
Helen was preceded in death by her first husband. Albert Carlson; second husband, Arvid Edblom; brother, Bob Carlson; and sister, Frances Kleppe.
Helen is survived by her sons: Tom (Arlene) Carlson, and Dennis (Donna) Carlson; daughter, Rozie (Wayne) Anderson; step-son, Richard "Dick" Edblom; grandchildren: Heather Carlson, Kory (Annie) Carlson, Tommy (Laurie) Carlson, Shawnia Carlson, Garth (Chrissy) Carlson, Jared (Danielle) Anderson and Jason Anderson; 17 great-grandchildren; and many other special extended family and friends.
Interment was in the Hillside Cemetery of Angora Township.
After High School she became friends with Albert Carlson, fell in love and they were married for 39 years until his passing. She married a longtime friend of the family, Arvid Edblom, on May 4, 1985, and were blessed with 29 years of marriage. For several years Helen was employed at Ketola's Department Store in Virginia as a manager/buyer for the children's department. She loved and took pride in her work. Helen was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She found great joy in being a wonderful hostess and had entertained many people through the years. She has been making her home at Carefree living in Cook.
Helen was preceded in death by her first husband. Albert Carlson; second husband, Arvid Edblom; brother, Bob Carlson; and sister, Frances Kleppe.
Helen is survived by her sons: Tom (Arlene) Carlson, and Dennis (Donna) Carlson; daughter, Rozie (Wayne) Anderson; step-son, Richard "Dick" Edblom; grandchildren: Heather Carlson, Kory (Annie) Carlson, Tommy (Laurie) Carlson, Shawnia Carlson, Garth (Chrissy) Carlson, Jared (Danielle) Anderson and Jason Anderson; 17 great-grandchildren; and many other special extended family and friends.
Interment was in the Hillside Cemetery of Angora Township.
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