Hildegarde Egle Carlson was born on July 24, 1928 in Chicago Illinois. Her parents had recently immigrated from the Tyrolean Alps in Austria. Her first language was German, and she continued to be fluent until her death on April 9, 2018. Hildy was loved for her sense of humor and kindness to everyone. She was a presence, you always knew that she was in the room.
Hildy met Dick Carlson (Sweetie) on a blind date and married him in 1950. She referred to him as the love of her life. They had three children, nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She raised a beautiful, happy family and was the glue that held everyone together.
Everyone was welcome in her home in Cherry Knolls and it was a hub of activity. Her grandchildren spent loving time with her. Hildy knew how to have fun. She was proud of her white hair and white teeth!
She is survived by her children, Vallerie Carlson Feltus, Vance Carlson and his partner Lea Fischer, Vicki Carlson MacKinnon and her husband Allan MacKinnon. Her grandchildren, Justin Feltus (Shani Watkins), Evi Feltus Fulton (Drew Fulton), Cade Carlson (Morgan Broadway), Audrey Carlson (Alex Barrios), Hillary Carlson Pederson (Garen Pederson), Maggie MacKinnon, Jason MacKinnon (Ellie), Dustin MacKinnon and Denise MacKinnon. Her great-grandchildren Scout Fulton, Brody MacKinnon, Carter MacKinnon and Adelyn MacKinnon. She is also survived by her nephew, Cris Bisgard (Nonja) and niece Kathi Henderson (Wally). Hildy left behind many loving friends and her wonderful caretakers at Holly Creek.
She was preceded in death by her parents Karl and Sophie Egle, her beloved husband, Dick Carlson and her brother, Carl Egle.
A Celebration of her Life will be held on April 20, 2018, 11:00 am at her home at Holly Creek Retirement Community. 5500 E. Peakview Ave., Centennial, CO 80121
In lieu of flowers, please donate in her name to the Holly Creek Employee Appreciation Fund, c/o Holly Creek, 5500 E. Peakview Ave, Centennial, CO 80121
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