Henrietta Mae Carlson
November 4, 1927– August 20, 2011
Beloved sister, aunt, adopted grandmother, and loyal friend, Etta Mae Carlson, 83, passed away on August 20, 2011 in her home at Hunter’s Pointe.
She was born in Beach, North Dakota on November 4, 1927 to Andrew and Almeda Carlson. She was their only daughter and she had 6 brothers.
Etta Mae’s early schooling was in North Dakota. She attended college at Montana State University in Bozeman where she graduated with a BS in Nursing. She graduated with a master’s degree in nursing from the University of Minnesota.
Etta Mae worked for many years as Chief of Nursing for the Veteran’s Hospitals. She worked at Veteran’s Hospitals in Sioux Falls, Boise, Fargo, Miles City and Helena. She worked at Fort Harrison for many years retiring in 1987.
Mae was a devoted member of First Lutheran Church for many years. She was involved in visiting the sick, Senior Companions, Altrusa, Women’s Club, Retired Federal Workers and her Red Hat Club. She was also a member of a busy Craft Group that met monthly for many years. She also volunteered at St. Peter’s Hospital, Neighborhood Center and at the mall doing blood pressure checks. She volunteered with the Alzheimer’s Association. She loved helping with any church project.
Etta Mae loved her family passionately. Each moment spent with family and friends was very precious to her. She adored her brothers and they loved doting on her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, Donald, Edwin, James, and Gil. She is survived by her brother’s Walter, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Lowell and his wife, Pat, in Kent, Washington. Etta Mae was a beloved aunt to 22 nieces and nephews, and numerous great and great-great nieces and nephews.
Memorial services for Etta Mae will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 16, 2011 at First Lutheran Church with a reception to follow. Cremation has taken place and her ashes will be interred with her parents in Beach, North Dakota. Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Diabetes Association, www.diabetes.org, or any Alzheimer’s Support Group in Helena. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.aswfuneralhome.com.
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Betty Brewer says
I am so sorry for your loss, but know that Etta Mae is now in the arms of her beloved Lord. She always had a smile on her face. I pray that God will give you peace and you will remember Etta Mae with all of the wonderful memories and carry them in your hearts.
In Christ
Betty
Cindy Stevick says
To all of ou with the Helena Alzheimers Family Support Group, Etta Mae was out little Angel. To me, she was a very dear friend and special gift from God. Working with Etta Mae with the support group, we re-kindled a family friendship from long ago. Etta Mae knew my mother and all of her sisters (also from Beach, ND) and Etta Mae went to nurses training with my Aunt Neva. Together, we shared memories of family in Beach and also great times when Etta Mae lived in Miles City. What a beautiful lady in every way you could imagine! She shared her smiles and her love and she will be so deeply missed.
Cindy Stevick
Helena’s Alzheimers Family Support Group Facilitator
Eddie &Joanne George says
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Shirley Cole says
My deepest sympathy goes to Etta Mae’s family. I only knew her through Red Hats and enjoyed her company very much. She was witty and always smiling. She is now at peace and may God bless you all.
Shirley
Tifany Schroeder says
Rest in peace Aunt Etta Mae.
Love,
Tifany Weyers-Schroeder