Dorothy "Dot" Adaline Carlson Obituary (1931

Dorothy "Dot" Adaline Carlson, 88, of Butler, PA., passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at Concordia in Cabot, PA. Dorothy was born July 10, 1931 in Du Bois, Pennsylvania to the late Robert Ernest Carlson and Dorothy Alice (Van Houten) Carlson. Dorothy was a homemaker and an active member of Community Alliance Church. She worked as a Nurses Aide at the Maple View Hospital and also worked at the Goodrich Plant both in DuBois, PA. Dorothy was a Home Health Aide for the V.N.A. and worked at Penn Champ in East Butler, PA. Dorothy volunteered for the Mental Health Society in Butler, PA and enjoyed being a member of the Alliance Women C.A.C. in Butler, PA where she served on various committees.. She was a Life Member of the W.C.G. Missionary Group of State Church of God in Emlenton, PA. and had directed the clean-up project in Summit Twp.. Reading was high on Dorothy's list of priorities along with writing and sending letters, cards and notes to shut ins, family and friends. She found enjoyment in Butler Cultural groups such as the Symphony Orchestra, M.T.G., Butler Little Theatre and BC3 Productions along with eating out with family and friends. In addition to learning to use a computer she also enjoyed Sports and taking walks. Dorothy is survived by her son, Danny Lee (Billie) Carlson of Kittanning, PA, her daughter, Ellen Marie (John) Shields of Fishersville, VA, one granddaughter; Heather (Thomas) Walton, one great-granddaughter; Grace Walton and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, Charles "Charlie" E. Carlson whom she married on June 4, 1950, four sisters and four brothers. Friends will be received at Thompson - Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East North Street Butler, PA, 16001. on Friday, October 18, 2019 from 12:00 (noon) till 2 p.m. until the time of service with Reverend Dr. Dennis Krajacic, officiating. Private burial will take place in the Butler County Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to American Bible Society, P.O. Box 96812, Washington, DC 20090 or to the Butler Public Library, 218 North McKean St., Butler, PA 16001.