Phillip Carlson

December 05, 2012

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Phillip Carlson, 71, of Manor Care in West Des Moines, died Wednesday, December 5, 2012, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center. No services are planned at this time.

Phil was born May 11, 1941, in Des Moines. He was a graduate of Valley High School and DMACC. Phillip worked at Dunn’s Grocery in Perry and for Oscar Mayer. On June 26, 1970, he married Cheryl Music, and they were married 42½ years. After graduating from DMACC, he became a sales representative for Dixon’s in Urbandale. He later went to work at Woodward State Hospital. Phil loved working with the residents, but was forced to retire early due to a stroke. He enjoyed playing slow pitch softball, raising and showing horses, training dogs, and hunting. Phil was a lifelong Iowa Hawkeye fan.

Phillip is survived by his wife, Cheryl; daughter, Michelle (Andy) Schaffer; son, Phillip (Stephanie) Carlson; and grandsons, Kyle Carlson and Ryan DeRycke.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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