Joan Carlbom, age 90 passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020. Joan was born July 13, 1929 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Her parents were Stanley Swenson and Ruth Thompson. She received a BA at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota. Later in life she earned her Master's in English at UNL. In college Joan met David and was married in1952 and in this union they had 4 children.
She volunteered at the Rocky Mountain National Park for 12 summers with her husband David. Joan enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, the sun on her face, the Rocky Mountains in Colorado, traveling, reading and her family.
Preceded in death by her parents; David; son John;
Survived by sister Beret Griffith; sons Mark (Sue) and Peter (Joyce); daughter Sara (Jeff) Tuder; grandchildren: Casey Carlbom; Eric Carlbom; Jona (Carlbom) Behm; Ryan Tuder; Shelby Tuder; Andrea Tuder; 7 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
No formal service at Joan's request. Memorials may be made to Country House or Tabitha Hospice. lincolnfh.com.
