Dale Alan Carlson's Obituary
Dale Alan Carlson, age 76, of Spring Lake passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021, at Heartwood Lodge. He was born December 21, 1945, in Muskegon to Palmer and Grace (Westfield) Carlson. On May 1, 1970, he married Karen Bush in Muskegon.
Dale was the owner of B & B Design for many years, retiring in 2016. He served his country in the US Army, in Vietnam. Dale was an active member of the Spring Lake Christian Reformed Church and the West Michigan Flying Club. He enjoyed family vacations, motorcycle rides and spending time with family and friends. He will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Karen; two children: Glenn (Jen) Carlson of Byron Center, Carrie (Joel) Anderson of Spring Lake; five grandchildren: Jordan and Hope Carlson, Nora, Reuben, and Marin Anderson; sister, Darlene (Ray) Klug; brother, Paul (Penny) Carlson; sister-in-law, Jan Bush; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Palmer and Grace, and brother-in-law, David Bush.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at Spring Lake Christian Reformed Church. Visitation will be held 6-8 PM Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at The Spring Lake Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services. Interment will take place in Spring Lake Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions in memory of Dale may be given to Grand Haven Christian School or Western Michigan Christian High School. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at http://www.sytsemafh.com.
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