Wasco-Multnomah County OR Archives Obituaries.....Carlson, Dr. Don H. July 29, 2006
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The Dalles Chronicle, August 4,  2006
     Dr. Don H. Carlson, 83, died July 29, 2006.

     He was born in Rexburg, Idaho, Aug. 27, 1922.

     He earned a BA degree from the University of Idaho, a masters from 
Stanford University, a doctorate of dental surgery, and a masters of Science 
in dentistry (orthodontics) from Northwestern University in Chicago.

     He was a member of the varsity tennis team at the University of Idaho, 
Sigma Chi fraternity, Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Delta Chi, professional journalism 
fraternity, and Omicron Kappa Upsilon, dental honorary. 

     He served in the U.S Army and as a writer for the Associated Press. 

     He moved to Portland and married Shirley Allen in 1959; they later 
divorced.

     He practiced orthodontics in downtown Portland and also maintained 
a “Thursday practice” in The Dalles. 

     He headed the department of orthodontics at the University or Oregon 
Dental School. He retired from practice in 1989 and in 2001 moved to Napa, 
California.

     He was a longtime member of West Hills Racquet Club and the Multnomah 
Athletic Club where he enjoyed playing tennis. He was an accomplished 
photographer, an avid sports fan, and enjoyed his many visits with friends and 
colleagues. 

     Survivors include his son Brent Carlson and a daughter Annette Carlson, 
both of Portland: and grandchildren Holley and Cameron of Portland.

     The family will hold a private family celebration. Remembrances can be 
sent to Primrose Care Home, 3698 Jefferson St., Napa, CA, 94558, or to a 
charity of choice.


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Written permission to reprint given by The Dalles Chronicle, The Dalles, 
Oregon, Dan Spatz, Editor (e-mail dated 3/7/2006).


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