Sunday, March 5, 2017
Theresa Carlson was a 2nd mom to me. She knew me and loved me my whole life. Theresa was a warm, generous, kind, loving woman always ready to cook a good meal, send cards and gifts and share in conversation. Theresa remembered my birthday for 55 years! She told my mom she was sorry she didn't get a card off for my birthday 2 weeks ago! Theresa was an incredible role model as a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She came to visit us once in Atlanta and brought a framed picture that hangs in our bathroom. She said that whenever you visit someone the first time you always bring a gift! I remember clearly when I had my tonsils out when I was 12 years old, Theresa drove the 1 1/2 hours to our house to visit me. I couldn't talk but it sure was nice for her to visit! My mom, Margie Bowyer, recalls that Theresa rushed up to our house when she learned that my brother, Brian, passed away. She always was there for her friends and family. Theresa and Dave have been incredible friends of my parents for almost 60 years. They shared ownership in a house at Ocean City, renting it out a lot of the time but staying there together quite a bit. We all will miss Theresa so much. I consider Theresa an angel. She touched so many lives. I believe she is in heaven now with her husband, Dave, her son, Kris, my brother, Brian and our friend, Al Roberts - and what a reunion it must be! Love you always, Theresa!
