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Carolyn Harriet Carlson Brooks

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Birth	:	17 Oct 1933 Kenmare, Ward County, North Dakota, USA
Death	:	22 Nov 1998 Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA
Burial	:	Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens, Nashville, Davidson County, USA
Coordinate	:	36.0278015, -87.0186005
Description	:	Carolyn Harriet Carlson (65) was the first of two daughters born to Otto Emanuel Carlson and Ruth Hjort in Kenmare, ND. She attended Oak Hills Christian College in Bemidji, MN where she met her future husband, Reuben Howard Brooks of Bemidji. As newlyweds, Reuben and Carolyn were missionaries in Brazil with the Brazil Gospel Fellowship Mission (BGFM). Six years later Reuben became BGFM's executive secretary at its headquarters in Springfield, IL. In the early 1960's he returned to Bemidji to teach world missions at OHCC, and also served as pastor of Chapel in the Pines while pursuing... Read More	Carolyn Harriet Carlson (65) was the first of two daughters born to Otto Emanuel Carlson and Ruth Hjort in Kenmare, ND. She attended Oak Hills Christian College in Bemidji, MN where she met her future husband, Reuben Howard Brooks of Bemidji. As newlyweds, Reuben and Carolyn were missionaries in Brazil with the Brazil Gospel Fellowship Mission (BGFM). Six years later Reuben became BGFM's executive secretary at its headquarters in Springfield, IL. In the early 1960's he returned to Bemidji to teach world missions at OHCC, and also served as pastor of Chapel in the Pines while pursuing a B.A. degree at Bemidji State University, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude in 1967. Combining ministry and academia was a life-long calling. Her husband, Reuben, received a Ph.D. in Geography from the University of Colorado in Boulder, CO in 1972, and sought to combine his interest in Social Science with his passion for Christ. As a professor he was a Christian presence at George Peabody College for Teachers, Vanderbilt University, Michigan State University, and Tennessee State University, Nashville, where he was Professor of Geography and Department Head of History, Geography and Political Science. He also taught at Christian schools including Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; Sterling College, where he was Vice President and Academic Dean; and Biola University, where he was the Dean of Chaplains. Reuben continued to minister as a pastor, providing pulpit supply and serving as interim pastor on a regular basis. He served as senior pastor at the Evangelical Mennonite Church of Sterling, KS and at one time was a part-time associate pastor at East Whittier Presbyterian Church in Whittier, CA and later at the First Presbyterian Church in Nashville, TN. He also served as a Christian conference speaker. When Carolyn and her husband moved to Nashville, she had a counseling practice. They had three children: 1. Faith Carolyn Brooks m. Stan De La Cour (were missionaries in Japan)children: Noelle (Bethany) De La Cour Bowden, Anna De La Cour, & 2 adopted sons, John and Joseph. Anna married April, 2021 to Mitchell Burke of California. 2. Joyce Miriam Brooks Ph.D BIOLA University,. She was the Director of Development Services University Development at BIOLA University. She currently lives in LaHabra, CA and is an Anglican priest. 3. Brent Reuben Brooks (April) of Lucas, TX m. April Zahradnik. Brent was a lieutenant in the Navy stationed in Newport, RI 2 daughters: Elsa Brooks and Ardynn Brooks.

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Where is Carolyn Harriet Carlson Brooks's memorial?
Carolyn Harriet Carlson Brooks's memorial is located at: Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens, Nashville, Davidson County, USA.
When did Carolyn Harriet Carlson Brooks death?
Carolyn Harriet Carlson Brooks death on 22 Nov 1998 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Carolyn Harriet Carlson Brooks's memorial?
Latitude: 36.0278015
Longitude: -87.0186005

Family Members:

Parent

Otto Emmanuel Carlson

(1907 - 1995)

Ruth Evelyn Hjort Carlson

(1903 - 1963)

Spouse

Dr Reuben Howard Brooks

(1932 - 2010)

Siblings

Lois E. Carlson Jorgenson

(1936 - 1994)

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1. Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens
Nashville, Davidson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0278015, -87.0186005

2. South Harpeth Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.0119019, -87.0263977

3. Green Berry Greer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.0475980, -87.0405690

4. Greer Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.0546030, -87.0079380

5. McCrory Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.0451240, -86.9807240

6. Pasquo Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.0346985, -86.9692001

7. Thornton Cemetery
Pegram, Cheatham County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0657997, -87.0580978

8. Boatright Cemetery
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Coordinate: 35.9971000, -87.0677100

9. Newsom Cemetery
Newsom, Davidson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0783100, -87.0112300

10. Byers Cemetery
Williamson County, USA
Coordinate: 35.9733520, -87.0130060

11. Vanderbilt Research Facility Cemetery
Bellevue, Davidson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0736590, -86.9774310

12. Old DeMoss Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.0736820, -86.9520600

13. Bellevue United Methodist Church Columbarium
Nashville, Davidson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0629425, -86.9410400

14. Sears Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.0870490, -87.0695690

15. Carroll Cemetery
Williamson County, USA
Coordinate: 35.9585991, -86.9880981

16. DeMoss Cemetery
Bellevue, Davidson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0659218, -86.9388275

17. Devon Farm Cemetery
Nashville, Davidson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0540430, -86.9295570

18. Davis Family Cemetery
Williamson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0285100, -86.9180200

19. Carter Cemetery
Williamson County, USA
Coordinate: 35.9510994, -86.9828033

20. Turner Family Cemetery
Pegram, Cheatham County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1159510, -87.0230130

21. Still Spring Memorial Garden
Bellevue, Davidson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0793620, -86.9255610

22. Green Family Cemetery
Davidson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1162700, -86.9907000

23. Bluff View Memorial Gardens
Kingston Springs, Cheatham County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1065730, -87.0771240

24. Jennette Cemetery
Davidson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1198722, -87.0042944