Elizabeth Colon Carlson
September 12, 1958 - August 7, 2013
Our beloved mother, sister, daughter, and friend Elizabeth Carlson passed away on August 7th 2013 after surrendering to an irreversible illness.
Liz smiled everyday and respected everyone and everything. A genuine individual that was a rare and sometimes blinding beacon of light. A caring mother who wanted all of her children and grandchildren alike to just be happy and free. The legacy that she left was not how she lived but what she meant while she lived. Be free, be chaste and benevolent, be humble, and most importantly be honest and true especially to yourself. If laughter is the best medicine, then she would be considered one of the best doctors. Her contagious smile and humor healed others she encountered on a daily basis. She was a social butterfly who loved to converse and never judged a soul. She loved all living things and respected all human beings. Even in her latter-days and darkest hours her friends and caregivers would remark about the positive vibrations she continued to carry along with her no matter how bad things were. She set a great example for others in similar situations. She will always be remembered for the smiles, laughter and unforgettable humor that she was blessed with. We will always carry you with us in our hearts and thoughts, she was always quick to pick our heads up when we fell down. She had many friends who cared deeply for her. Mom we will always remember the times we shared and the laughter you brought to our lives. Liz the storm is over, the fog has passed, and the pain is gone. And even though you have passed your presence will be always felt and our memories of you will never fade.
Liz is survived by her four children, Clay (Rebecca) Carlson, Jaci Carlson (Rett Sloat), Dahn (Lorenzo) Gutierrez, and Marianne “Moe” Carlson (Ricardo Castro); grandchildren; her father George Colon; brother George and sister Jenny.
She is preceded into our Heavenly Father’s arms by her mother Marianne and daughter Amber.
A viewing will be held on Tuesday, August 13 at 10:00 AM at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City, where the funeral service will begin at 11:00 AM.
In Loving Memory
Oh my lovely Liz full of smiles & sunshine. I have so many great memories of you, u were my friend and my mom too. you will be missed by so many but i do need to send my apology to you because i slipped away my self for the past 2 years, & now i regret that, I wish i got to see you one more time and bring u those flowers u won at my baby shower 10 years ago that you never stopped asking for. i love you and i know from a special angel that you are in the paradise you been deserving over these past years. please tell my bestie sis im so happy you two are to gether. please dont forget me cuz i will never forget you. ILY-LORALEE
Loralee Balboa
MAGNA, ut
Mommy, i miss you everyday. My heart aches with you gone. I miss your talks everyday. I shared everything with you. I will miss your birthday singing ad my morning alarm. Our piggy dances and you letting me cuddle in your bed when i had a bad dream. Laying on your butt on the couch and your yummy cooking. Your funny laugh and you putting the girls on your jazzy and driving around letting THEM drive and crashing into couches, tables and walls. I have wanted to call you so many times and tell you so many things, i still have so many questions mommy. I have some peace knowing you Amb and grandma are finally together. When times get really hard all i think about is you amb and grandma smiling with eachother in that hospital room when you were FINALLY together again!!! I felt it mommy and i know they were there with you. On August 7, 2011 @ 6:11 pm i lost my mommy, my best friend, my diary, my kids grandma and my hero but I know i gained another angel. Im so blessed to have you as my mom. You were such a great mother and taught me so much. You were so strong. You loved unconditionally and were so forgiving and accepting. Losing you has caused a huge hole that will never be filled. You are my mommy. Please continue to guide me mommy. The girls still talk to you i know you are with them and all of us. Rest in paradise my beautiful mommy and until i see you again 1 on the lips and 3 on the cheek.
Dahn
West Valley City, Ut
I just barely found out about Liz. I am so sorry, i would've been there if i would've known. She was a really good friend. That i love and miss her and my kids love and miss her too. I will always remember the good times, we will always love and miss her.
jane gilmore
Salt Lake City, Ut
I recently watched the Trouble With Angels on TMC and felt nogtalgic for you, my childhood friend. I am so sorry to find out you passed away. Well now you are an angel. Rest in peace.
melanie sims
half moon bay, ca