Barbara Carson

Barbara Carson, 74, of Buffalo, passed away, Friday, August 31, 2018 at The University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics, Iowa City. Visitation will be held from 4-7 PM, Friday, September 7, 2018 at The Runge Mortuary. A celebration and time of sharing will begin at 7PM, Friday at the mortuary. Burial will be in Rosehill Cemetery, Buffalo. Online tributes may be expressed at www.rungemortuary.com. Barbara was born on December 7, 1944 in Davenport, the daughter of Berton and Marilyn (Vonhorsten) Oaks. She was united in marriage to Russell Carson Jr. on May 2, 1964. He preceded her in death on May 28, 2002. In her younger years Barbara and her husband, Russell, traveled overseas during his time in the Military. They also enjoyed playing in Euchre tournaments. Barbara was a city council member for the City of Buffalo for many years, and organized Buffalo Days. She enjoyed spending her free time immersing herself into the world of literature. Above all Barbara loved her family, especially her granddaughter Gracie. Those left to honor her memory include her children, Wendy (Rick) Lowe, Davenport, and Sherry Bruce, Buffalo; granddaughter Gracie Bruce, Buffalo; sister Kathleen Lundvall, Bettendorf; and brother Berton Oaks Jr., Thomasville, GA. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and son Rusty Carson, III.