Vivian Lucille Carlson

Vivian Lucille Carlson, 95, of Davenport Iowa, passed away Monday, August 25, 2014 at The Kahl Home in Davenport. A celebration of her life will be held on September 27, 2014 (11:00 am) at Grace Lutheran Church, 1140 E High St, Davenport, IA. Memorials may be made to the Swedish Heritage Museum, 107 James Ave, Swedesburg, IA 52652 or The Friends of Vander Veer, 214 W. Central Park, Davenport, IA 52803. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rungemortuary.com.

Vivian was born on May 14, 1919 in Swedesburg, Iowa, the daughter of Albert and Anna (Hultman) Hult. She married Alfred L. Carlson; he preceded her in death. She graduated from Augustana College with a degree in music.

Music was a fulfilling part of her life. She enjoyed singing, listening and sharing music professionally and with friends and family. She worked for Fairmont School/ United Cerebral Palsy and the Volunteer Bureau of United Way. She was a life-long learner sharing her love of people, music, reading and nature, especially flowers.

Survivors include her children: William (Helen) Carlson, Waverly, IA; Elizabeth Carlson and Joanne (Doug) Toft, Minneapolis, MN; four grandchildren; one great-granddaughter and a sister, Genevieve Anderson, Davenport, IA.