Bruce Carlson
Obituary
Bruce Carlson, a beloved husband and father, died at home on Nov. 11, after a long illness. He was 76.
Mr. Carlson was born and raised in Turlock where his family owned a dairy farm. The family moved to San Jose when he was 9. He graduated from James Lick High School in 1963, and then served for two years as a corporal in the U.S. Army in Okinawa during the Vietnam War.
After his military service he completed an art degree at San Jose City College where he played on the school football team. He expressed his artistic talent through metal sculpture and photography specializing in Monterey Bay area landscapes and wildlife. He thoroughly enjoyed his 11 years of retirement from his career as an auto mechanic, and he retained a keen interest in cars and trains.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Watsonville since 1986. There, he served with the audiovisual team filming the Sunday service and other church events. He was a Bluegrass music enthusiast, and amateur guitarist.
He is survived by his wife Susan, his daughters Stephanie and Natalie, his brother Jim Carlson, his sister Linda Powers, a niece and nephew and three grandnieces.
Mehl's Colonial Chapel has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.
Published in The Pajaronian · November 19, 2021