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Leonabelle Carlson
08/23/1916 — 02/22/2003
From Richland, WA, US
Leonabelle Carlson
Leonabelle Carlson passed away on February 22, 2003 at Richland Gardens. She was born to Kathrine Reimer Mitchell and George T. Mitchell on August 23, 1916 in Billings, Montana.
In the fall of 1934, she enrolled in Northwest Nazarene College in Nampa, Idaho and received her teaching certificate in 1936. Her first teaching job was at McGregor Lake between Kalispel and Libby, Montana. There were six children of which five were Carlson's.
On October 23, 1938 she and Ken were married in Pendleton, Oregon. In 1945, they moved to a B House on Gothels in Richland and lived there for many years.
In 1969 Leonabelle received her BA from Eastern Washington University in Cheney, WA.
Teaching assignments in this area included; kindergarten in Kennewick, a first grade at Jason Lee, a first and then a fourth grade at Sacajawea. She taught at Marcus Whitman for ten years and then retired in 1979.
Through the years Mrs. Carlson had almost every teaching job available at church including 25 years on the Christian Life Board.
Leonabelle is survived by her children George and Billie of Kennewick, John and Carol of Edmonds, WA, Jim and Connie of Spokane, WA; daughter-in-law Patty Carlson of Lewiston, ID; eleven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren and numerous cousins.
She was preceded in death by, husband Ken of 55 years, and her second son Gene.
Visitation will be held Monday February 24th 5-8 PM and Tuesday February 25th 9am-8pm at Einans Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Wednesday February 26th at 10am at the Richland First Church of the Nazarene on Jericho RD.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Nazarene Church Library, 2500 Jericho RD, Richland, WA 99352.
Our Condolences, We will all miss Aunt Leona.
As kids it was always with special pride we could brag that OUR aunt was a teacher.
The special gift Aunt Leona had for making people feel like they had known her forever, after only having met her 5 minutes before, was something we will never forget. We are all better people for having known her.
Carl Hoage-Battle Ground, WA
Wilma Baker-Libby, MT
Martin Hoage-Snowbirdville, AZ
Bill Hoage-Kennewick, WA
Marilyn Hunter-Pasco, WA
Aunt Leona, a kind, gentle, loving lady who will always be remembered. A woman, who we know, will be well received.
God Bless
Ed, Sue and Kristine Mitchell
Oh, Leona. I remember countless years of Vacation Bible School with Leona, beginning when I was very small. She was always cheerful but in charge and seemed to be full of energy.
I will always remember her sweet smile and her “bustling around”.
My thoughts are with the family at this time.
Rest in Peace, Leona
Love,
Patty de la Bretonne
Ulysses and I extend love and prayers to you all. Always, LaVernon
The Moyers family extends their thoughts and prayers to your family at this difficult time.
Lois MOYERS
Leona was a very special lady. She inspired our children as well as many, many more to read, making the church library a fun place to be. We are deeply grateful for her influence on all of us by her dedication to S.S., Bible School,and as a strong christan woman.
Our prayers and love are with the family.
The Gonzalez’ family
Leona was a Lifetime Member of the Mid-Columbia Chapter of the Pacifc Northwest Association of Church Libraries. I knew her several years ago when she was able to attend some of the meetings and especially the conference in Ellensburg where she was give the Life time honor. She was a great church librarian and contributed alot to that ministry. Our members will keep her family in our prayers during this time.
Mrs Carlson was my 2nd grade teacher and she was great. She was short like I was and was a really great teacher. My prayers are with you and your family.
Leona was the best!!
God Love Ya’s
Sorry I cannot be there. My thoughts are with you all. Aunt Aileen
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