Kaela Carlson
For my sweet girl…
Kaela Sue Schroeder Carlson passed away peacefully on February 14th at age 46 with her family by her side after her long battle with Multiple Sclerosis and while under the loving care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.
Kaela was born on November 1, 1970 to Susan Bommersbach and Galen Schroeder in Shawnee Mission, Kansas. She attended elementary schools in Fargo, was MN Demolay State Sweetheart 1988-89 and graduated from Fargo North High School in 1989. She attended Northwest Technical College and Moorhead State University. She worked as a dental assistant and in the cosmetic retail industry for years. She was glamourous inside and out.
On May 29, 1999, she married Michael Carlson, and they lived in various cities in which Kaela made instant friends faster than the moving trucks were emptied.
Kaela was a lifetime dancer and figure skater, and although Multiple Sclerosis took those abilities away, she was proud of her accomplishments and had fond recollections of them. She had many passions but the love of animals tops the list, and she will be deeply missed by Buddy and Rita.
Kaela is survived by her husband Michael Carlson. She is also survived by her parents Susan (Gary) Bommersbach and Galen (Mary) Schroeder, Mike’s parents Barbara and Clayton Carlson, her sister Stacey (Sean) Schroeder Moultrie, Mike’s brother Jeffery Carlson, nephews Gabriel Carlson and Jett Moultrie and niece Ginger Moultrie, step-brother Paul (Zindy) Thibedeau, life-long friend Tina (Dan) Anthony and numerous uncles, aunts and cousins. She was preceded in death by grandparents Betty and Duart Schroeder, Eleanor (Gigi) and Charles Golder, and step-brother Matthew Thibedeau.
In lieu of flowers, Kaela’s family suggests memorials to National MS Society or to Hospice of the Red River Valley.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, February 20th at 10:30 at First Presbyterian Church in Fargo with a viewing at 9:30.
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Thoughts and prayers to the family of Kaela. Her beautiful smile and laugh will be missed greatly by every life she touched.
Our hearts are saddened by the loss of Kaela. Our prayers go out for her family and friends.
My sympathies to the friends and family involved in Kaela’s life. She was a genuine & good-natured person, with whom we’ve shared precious memories. It’s been some years since I saw her last, but I’ll always remember her smile, & fun personality. She will be dearly missed.
My prayers and deepest sympathies go out to you and all of Kaela’s friends and family. What a beautiful tribute.
-Brent
Our prayers go out to all of Kaela’s family and friends. She was a beautiful woman. I will always treasure the memories of spending time with her at Grandma’s house: playing games, laughing, learning beauty tips from her (that I still use today), sharing kuchen and a bit of our lives together.
We will miss her.
Prayers of peace,
The Lozo Family
Susan and Family, Galen and Family
I am sorry for your the loss of your daughter. May God give you peace.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Kaela’s family and friends. It was a pleasure to attend church with Kaela and to be in Job’s Daughters with her. I will forever remember the fun times we had making up skits and dances for Job’s camp.
Mike & Family –
Words are never adequate in moments like these. We will say though, that our hearts go out to you, and may you always remember the joyous memories that you were privileged to share with Kaela. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We hope that the love of family and friends will comfort and strengthen you in the days ahead.
We have made a donation to the National MS Society on Kaela’s behalf.
Again, our condolences,
The Minneapolis Unum Team
We are so sorry for your loss! Kaela was a lovely high school classmate of mine.
Kaela, you are beautiful inside and out. We had a lot of good times and trying times together and you never stopped smiling or laughing. You and Mike are a one of a kind team and words cannot explain my admiration of your love for one another. You are in my heart forever and know you are always with me. See you on the flip side! Signed, your best friend forever
I was so sad to read of Kaelas passing. She was beautiful girl and I am so sorry for your loss Susan! Marlene
I am so sad to hear about Kaela’s passing. I remember her as a beautiful girl with lots of smiles and fun in her heart. My deepest sympathy to all of her family and friends.
Jerry and I are aching for all of you. The loss of a child at any time is the most profound pain imaginable, we know. And the loss of a wife, a sister or a friend at such a young age is another profound pain. May God surround you all with His love and peace as you mourn Kaela and celebrate her life.
Galen, I am so sorry to learn of your daughter’s death! We do not expect to outlive our children. I trust you have many fond memories to comfort you! May God be with you and your family. I wish you peace.
Sincerely, Maureta
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Love and God bless.
Galen and Mary,
We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
Prayers,
Chuck and Ramona Klein
We are truly saddened by the loss of beautiful Kaela. She had a true sense of style and a smile like few others. I will always remember the good times we had together with all the cousins at Christmas especially. Our hearts are with you all at this difficult time.
We send our love,
Betsy and Justin
To all of Kaela family we send our sympathy. Our hearts are heavy to hear of her passing. May she rest in peace and may many good memories sustain you now and forever. You are in our thoughts and prayers and special hugs to you Susan.
We lost a sweetheart on Valentine’s Day and we will always remember Kaela on February 14 for the rest of our lives.
She was a lovely young woman that I had the privilege of having as a student. I can still see that pretty face in the classroom at Moorhead Technical College, now known as MN State Community and Technical College or “M State”!
We also share(d) the same autoimmune disease — Multiple Sclerosis. I think Kaela and I had the same motto, “I have Multiple Sclerosis, but MS doesn’t have me”.
Mike and I extend our sorrow to Kaela’s family and friends. God Bless the life of Kaela Schroeder Carlson.
Karla will be greatly missed but her and Mike’s beautiful love story is forever.
Kaela – beautiful inside and out. Our thoughts and prayers to her family as they go through this difficult time.
So very sorry for your loss, Mike. Sending you love and prayers.
I am so deeply sorry to see you have lost your dear one. I send sincerest sympathy. There will come a quiet time and I hope you will remember this; our Heavenly Father promises that He will bring our loved ones back to life, healthy and sound. ( John 5 : 28, 29 ). Soon He will restore His original magnificent purpose for us and the Earth where He will do away with death and sorrow permanently. ( Rev 21 : 3,4 ). I truly hope you can cope and have peace as you deal with your loss.
Offering sincere condolences to the family and friends. May the future promises our Heavenly Father guarantee’s will soon come about, comfort you, strengthen your faith and give you hope. (Acts 24:15; Ps. 37:29)
I am so sorry for the loss of your dear loved one. Life is a precious gift, yet so short. God has promised to one day soon eliminate death forever, along with all sickness, pain and sorrow. (Rev.21:4) He has also promised to reunite us with our loved ones on a restored paradise earth. The Bible says he yearns to do this. (John 5:28,29; Psalm 37:11,29; Job 14:14,15) I hope these scriptures will be of comfort to each of you and bring you peace.
Mary and Galen~I’m so sorry to have read of the loss of your daughter. Both of you have lost children who were MUCH TOO YOUNG. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mary, you and I were colleagues at MSUM years ago.
Oceans of Love and Prayer during this time .You all are loved by many who are there for anything you will need..We will think of her skating and dancing … what a Beautiful Woman..God Bless …Love Cookie Burggraf Norton
I did not know Kaela, but her father Galen was a childhood friend and I grieve with him.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Kaela’s family. Blessings of comfort and peace to you as well. We had an opportunity to meet Kaela and Mike several years ago and recall that she was glamorous and lovely. Our hearts are saddened by your loss.
Mark & Cullin Contino
So sad to hear of Kaela’s passing. I was a childhood friend and remember her beautiful smile and positive outlook. My thoughts and love to her family.
Such a sad time for all of you. My prayers and thoughts are with Galen and Mary as they grieve yet another time for the loss of a child.
So sad to hear of Kaelas passing and miss the funeral due to a work conflict. My thought and prayers are with Mike and Kaela’s family.
What a pretty girl! We are sorry for your loss. You can see how anyone would warm up to those sparkly brown eyes. Galen & Mary, even though we have not known you long, we feel a special bond. I think Kaela looks like you Galen! We are making a contribution in Kaela’s name to the MS Foundation….