Don O Carlsen

DON O CARLSEN
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Don O Carlsen, Ogden, Utah, passed away May, 31, 2017. Don was born October 25, 1926 in Ogden, Utah, the fourth of six sons, to Ole G. and Vivian Hutchinson Carlsen. Most of Don's early life was spent in Ogden. When he turned 18, he received his draft notice to serve in the US Navy during WWII. Before he left, he completed all high school requirements and graduated from Ogden High School in 1945. His Navy career was spent on a troop ship sailing between San Francisco, the Philippines and Japan. Following his military service, he attended Weber College.

Soon after he returned from the War, Don met his future wife, Josie Bush, when she and some friends moved just around the corner. A few months, and several dance lessons later, Don convinced Josie to partner with him in Church dance festivals. Not long after, they were married on September 15, 1948, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He and Josie owned and operated Empire Printing and Carlsen Printing in Ogden. Don and Josie were blessed with a house-full of children; David born in 1950, Irene in 1953, Roger in 1955, Paul in 1959 and Janet 1962.

Don's love of family, faith and country were key throughout his life. He and Josie encouraged education and hard work for all of their children, each learning a strong work ethic in the family printing business. While Don was president of the Ogden Rotary Club, he and Josie attended the international convention in Australia, which was the start of their circle-world tour. Later, after serving an LDS mission in Lansing Michigan, Don and Josie continued their travel adventures to many of the states throughout the US. He remained active with various church callings, frequent temple work, and enjoyed being of service.

Don built on his creative talents as a way of life. His visionary and inventive nature shined through from his early projects with printing innovations to his interest in building an electric car, to learning carpentry. Don was always ready to make improvements on his home or to help neighbors, family and friends. His learning and adaptive spirit has been an ongoing inspiration.

Don is preceded in death by Josie, his wife and partner of 63 years, his parents, and four brothers (Roy, Norman, Merrill, Vern).

Surviving are his brother Jay (Jean) of UT, children: David (Fawn) of GA; Irene Hugie (John) of MT; Roger (Cindy) of AZ; Paul of UT; Janet Reid (Charles) of MT; 15 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.

The family wishes to express their appreciation for the loving care provided during Don's time at George E. Wahlen Ogden Veterans Home including Bristol Hospice.

Funeral Services will be Saturday June 10th at 11 am with a viewing prior from 9:45 to 10:45 am at Myers Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd., Ogden. Interment will be at the Liberty City Cemetery, 3896 N 3500 E, Liberty.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations may be made to the LDS Perpetual Education Fund.
VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden
100 Monroe Blvd.
Ogden, UT 84404
June 10, 2017
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
ServiceMyers Mortuary - Ogden
1875 Monroe Blvd
Ogden, Utah 84401
June 10, 2017
11:00 AM
CemeteryLiberty Cemetery
3896 N 3500 E
Eden, UT 84310
June 10, 2017