"Scott grew up in the 8th Ward. His parents were good friends with Ann and R.C. When Scott and I got married, it was fun for me to have a second cousin in Phoenix. My dad is Doyle Carlson, Vic and Leona’s son. It was exciting to have such a gracious, well-liked relative when we moved to Phoenix after attending BYU. I was in Lynn’s ward at BYU. She carries on her mother’s talents and graces. Love, Scott and Laura"
In loving memory of
Ann Carlson Null
Null, Ann Carlson 91, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away peacefully after a short illness on Monday, January 17, 2011. She was born on July 9, 1919 to Caroline and Carl Carlson in Salt Lake City, Utah. Ann was raised in Salt Lake City where she married Paul Welling and had three children, JoAnn, Brent, and Kristin. She very much enjoyed her work as a secretary at Norbest Growers for many years. She married R. C. Null in 1956 and moved her family to Phoenix that same year, adopting R.C.'s daughter, Lynne. A fifth child, Karen, was born in 1957. Ann has always loved reading, sports, and sewing for her girls. She made the mundane tasks of life seem effortless through her skill in organization and the joy she found in work. Her spirit and fun-loving personality are legendary with friends as well as her caring service to others. She always went out of her way to notice and help anyone who needed assistance. Kindness, patience, and joy were hallmarks of her personality. Ann was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, in which she served in many responsibilities including Relief Society president. She loved teaching children most of all. Her five children, 16 grandchildren, and 34 great grandchildren were the delight of her life. She was an inspiration to all of them because of her sweet spirituality and enthusiasm for life. Ann is survived by her children and their spouses: JoAnn (George) Pedersen, Brent (Viki) Welling, Kristin (Blaine) Bowman, Lynne (Dennis) Lancaster, and Karen (Robin) Coates. Friends may call from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Friday at the Hansen Chapel Mortuary, 8314 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85020. Her funeral service will be held Saturday, January 22, 2011, at 10 am at the Bethany Home Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 8710 N. 3rd Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85021. Interment and graveside services will follow at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, 719 N. 27th Avenue, Phoenix. In gratitude for their wonderful care and in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Ann's name to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014. Please visit www.hansenmortuary.com to send online condolences.
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"We dearly loved Ann and R.C.. We were not only in 8th Ward with them, but in the Mickey Mouse Club as well. We send our condolences to their wonderful family. Love, Marvin and Phyllis Larson"
"Dear Family of Ann, Our love of Ann over the past 30 plus years is typified by her love of friends, family and service. What a dear friend to our family Ann has been. We will miss her sweet smile and love of life. May she have a joyful reunion with her dear husband, RC and other dear departed ones. May you, her dear family, find comfort in the many cherished memories of your dear mother, grandmother, sister. Love, The Gidwani family"