Patricia Ann Carlson, 73, Moline, died Monday, April 30, 2012 at her home. Funeral services are 1:30 Thursday at Van Hoe Funeral Home Ltd., East Moline. Burial is in Roselawn Memorial Estate, Moline. Visitation is 5-8PM Wednesday at the funeral home and 1 hour prior to service. A memorial fund has been established. Patricia Watson was born July 31, 1938 in Moline, IL, the daughter of Lloyd and Henrietta (Birkhahn) Watson. She married LeRoy Carlson on December 23, 1958 and together they had three children. Patricia had worked at the former International Harvester Works, East Moline and as a bartender at Buzz and Doris' in Moline and the Latin Village Tavern, East Moline. She dearly loved her family and enjoyed attending her grandson's stock car races. Survivors include her children; Peggy Summers, Milan, Wayne Carlson, East Moline and Natalie Carlson, Moline, four grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, sisters Frances Moon, Rock Island and Carolyn Mason, Bettendorf and special friends Joanna Morgan and Mike Livingston. She is preceded in death by a granddaughter Mercedes. The family wishes to thank the wonderful staff of Trinity Pathway Hospice and Dr. Stewart Garneau, for their compassionate care.

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