Mr. Carlson was born in Burbank. He graduated from Burbank High School, Burbank, California in 1938. He passed away December 11, 2003 in Lone Pine, Inyo County, California.
He joined the Navy and served from 1944 to 1946. He was an avid car racer and with others worked to establish the San Fernando Drag Strip in the 1950s. He was a member of Southern California Timing Association and the Sidewinders Club. He was also a member of the Power Squadron. Upon his retirement from Modern Motors, he and his wife moved to Minden, NV. They returned to Ridgecrest in 2000.
His wife Bettylee Carlson, son Brian, daughter Denise Kight and daughter Diane Napolitano as well as daughter-in-law Jody survive him. Several grandchildren and great grandchildren also survive. Holland & Lyons Mortuary, Ridgecrest, CA
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