Maurice "Warren" Carlson's Obituary
Mr. Maurice Warner “Warren” Carlson, age 83, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on April 6, 1941 to Maurice A. and Dorothy M. (Paulson) Carlson. Warren graduated from Muskegon High School and earned his Bachelor of Marketing from Ferris State University in 1965. He was employed by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan as a Physician Representative for 21 years prior to retirement. Warren attended Calvary Church and was a member of the North Muskegon Jaycees and was a Ham Radio operator (K8CBT). He was also an avid Corvette collector and enthusiast. On August 24, 1963, Warren married the former Barbara S. Issitt and they enjoyed 61 years together. Barbara survives him along with two daughters, Kristin (Richard Jr.) Wellman and Kelly (Michael) Banks; son-in-law, Joseph Hagen; seven grandchildren, Tyler Wellman, Travis (Tracy) Wellman, Richard (Elizabeth) Wellman III, Brian Wellman, Samuel Banks, Isaac (Jalyn) Banks, and Phoebe Banks; six great-grandchildren, Madison, Caleb, Andrew, Everett, Amilia, and Aubree; two brothers, Larry (Cheri) Carlson and Randy (Donna) Carlson; brother-in-law, Walter “Jim” (Pat) Issitt; sister-in-law, Mary Braun; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Kimberly Hagen. SERVICES will be 11:00 AM Monday, September 23, 2024 at The Sytsema Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 737 E. Apple Ave., Muskegon, MI 49442. VISITATION will be one hour prior to his service. Burial will be in Laketon Township Cemetery. MEMORIALS in memory of Warren may be directed to Harbor Hospice Foundation or Youth Haven Ranch. You may sign his online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com
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