William A. Carlson

WEST MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP- William A. Carlson, 89, of York died in the loving embrace of his wife in the comfort of his home after a brief illness on Friday, October 5, 2012. He is survived by his beautiful wife “Margie” Margaret D. (Lorentsen) Carlson, who was the love of his life for 70 years, as well as nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 12, 2012 at Shiloh Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2201 Church Rd. in York, with a viewing from 9:30-11 a.m. His pastor, The Reverend Kathy Swords will be officiating at the service. Burial will be in Greenmount Cemetery. Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd. in York is in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Carlson was born in Brooklyn, NY on March 2, 1923, son of the late Charles and Olga (Bothen) Carlson. He retired in 1983 after 42 years of service at Harley Davidson in York, where he was Supervisor of Milling; prior to that he had worked for AMF. Mr. Carlson was a member of Shiloh Evangelical Lutheran Church in York, A 32 Degree Mason of Minerva Lodge in Brooklyn, NY, Harrisburg Consistory, York Forrest #30, Tall Cedars of Lebanon, and the Viking Athletic Club in York. He enjoyed travelling, reading, and spending time with his family and friends. He served in the Civilian Conservation Corps. during WWII. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shiloh Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2201 Church Road, York, PA 17404 or a favorite charity.