Obituary of Karen E. Peterson

Karen E. Carlson Peterson, 53, of 3432 Winterhaven Street in Las Vegas, NV died Thursday, October 7, 2010 in Las Vegas following a battle with cancer. She was born in Jamestown on January 17, 1957, the daughter of the late Nels G. and Katherine Ruckman Carlson, and graduated from Jamestown High School in 1975. A resident of Las Vegas for 16 years, she worked as a purchasing clerk for Wescor Construction. She was also an adapted aquatic instructor at BOCES and volunteered as a swimming instructor for the Special Olympics. Karen enjoyed singing for the Las Vegas Master Singers. She is survived by her companion, David Radcliff. Private services will be held. Visitation will not be observed. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Memorial Processing Center, 6725 Lyons St., East Syracuse, NY 13057.