Kern County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....Carlson, Arthur W.  "Doc" March 24, 2005
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The Bakersfield Californian 
Arthur W. Carlson, M.D.
Services: Sat., April 2, 10:00 a.m.

Funeral service will be held April 2, 2005, at 10:00 a.m., in Delano Mortuary 
Chapel for Arthur W. Carlson, M.D., 88, who died March 24, 2005, at his home 
in McFarland. Chaplain Chuck Simonson will officiate. Interment will be in 
North Kern District Cemetery. 

Dr. Carlson, known as Doc, was born April 13, 1916, in Portland, Oregon. He 
started his first job at 6 years old selling papers in San Francisco. Doc 
moved to McFarland in 1946. He was a doctor for over 56 years in McFarland, 
and delivered over 3,000 babies. Doc was also the McFarland high School team 
Doctor for 25 years. He was the 1st mayor of McFarland and served as mayor for 
a total of 14 years. He started farming in Wasco in 1974. Doc loved antiquing, 
going to flea markets and talking.

Survivors include his wife of years, Ida Carlson; son, stan Carlson and his 
wife, Marilyn of Porterville; daughter, Shari Carlson of Sacramento; and 
grandson, Ryan Carlson and his wife, Grace of Reedley; stepsons, Kerry, Craig 
and Jayme Stevens and Jeff Talbert. He was preceded in death by his first wife 
of 49 years, Marie Carlson.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hoffmann Hospice, 5300 California 
Ave., Ste. #1, Bakersfield, CA 93309 or The American Cancer Society, 1523 
California Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93304.

Visitation will be held Friday, April 1, 2005, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Delano 
Mortuary. 

Delano Mortuary 


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