I am so very sorry to hear this… this is Kelly Kraven and my dad Ted and Carl Sr were very good friends. We were all so fond of Carlis and I can’t think of a time when she wasn’t smiling. 
Condolences to Bo and the entire family.

My condolences to all who knew Carlis. She was a sweet and caring woman. I'll miss her. May her memory be eternal.

We started visiting BL when I was a child in the 1960's.  I loved going to ANDY'S and seeing the live Seahorses and buying little trinkets there.  Carlis was always so kind.  Eventually we bought a home in BL and got to know all of her family.  My dad being a fisherman,  she always had some "fish" stories to share.  I bought hermit crabs every summer and she would help me with picking them out.  She was such a kind soul.  She will be greatly missed.

Whenever I stepped into Andy's, and Carlis was there, she always made it a point to welcome me and update me about the fishing scene. Such a kind and friendly person. I recall her feeding all the stray cats that lived under Andy's.  I haven't been to Andy's in several years, and when I do go, she will be missed. My condolences to the Bjornberg family and friends.

Carlis was such a sweetheart, and a blessing the three generations of my family. My mom and dad, my brothers and I and my children. Andy’s was a great place to buy fishing tackle or bait, to get a soda just to walk around and look at all the trinkets for sale and I love the hard wooden floors. But mostly it was a friendly greeting and smile that Carliss always gave us. You will be sorely missed and fondly remembered 
Steve Jones

She loved local artists and their work.  She kept Andy's alive and running with her amazing personality.  She knew almost everyone that went into Andy's by name!  My mother Ruth Pearce taught her in second grade and she always mentioned that nice experience to me.  We'll miss her <3

I just want to say that Barnegat Light will not be the same without Carlis, she will be greatly missed and I know I will remember her each time I see the lighthouse and her beloved Andy's.  She and I had a mutual love of the cats up there and often spoke on weekends when I was down in Barnegat Light. We would send a wave to each other as she rode by on her bike after closing the store in the summer.  She even made me a beautiful string of garland out of her shells for my little Christmas tree, which I will treasure even more. Patrick you are in my thoughts and prayers as I know you were her biggest supporter being their for her as she went through all of this battle.  May she rest in peace after a long and hard fight.

Carlis was a very nice person that loved nature and animals, she would be feeding ducks in her front yard on a normal day. She had a smile that would lite up anyone's day. Life long resident of Barnegat Light . She will be missed.

Sending my condolences to Carlis’ beloved partner Patrick and her extended family.  I’ve been in touch with Carlis for the last couple of summers. Although I have known her from the 1960’s.  I will miss going to visit her and have talks  about the good times when I worked at Andy’s.   She  was a beautiful person and I will miss my summer visits with her.  This summer will be difficult but I will be there. RIP Carlis

Rest well my friend, till we meet again. Dolores Wachter

I’ve known Carlis since grade school. I moved away for college and after, but always came back to visit. I always went to Andy’s to see Carlis. She has always been a true friend and a wonderful person. When I started the terrapin project I visited her every season… I’m really going to miss her and her ready smile and positive attitude, her love of nature and her pet duck😊. You are a special person, Carlis.

Carlis has been a true friend and will be sorely missed. She was a beacon of light to many and especially those at Andy’s. It was always so amusing to listen to her stories about life on the”Island”,  her beloved partner Patrick, Andy the parrot, Charlie the duck, and of course Andy’s by the Light and all those that came to work and visit.  Carlis was a kind generous soul that will be missed by all that knew her.

Will love from Heather Gracie

Carlis,
 I'll always remember your positive voice and loving giving nature to all.  You have been part of my life and so blessed to have this. Of course you are the only one I know who sold green crabs and always gave the females their freedom. Just an example of who you were.
        Love You and See who on the other side   Chrissy

OBITUARY

Carlis K Bjornberg

November 23, 1953 – February 15, 2025

Thos. L. Shinn Funeral Home

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