Donald Einar Carlson Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Donald Einar Carlson of Centennial, Colorado, born in Cleveland, Ohio, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 8, 2026 at the age of 83. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Esther Carlson and Einar Carlson; and his sister Ellen Matti. He is survived by: his wife Patrice Spain; his sister Diane (Roger Hively); his children, Thomas Carlson (Sherri) and Karen Izzo (O. Izzo); his grandchildren, Evan, Rory, Zane Thomas and Kirstyn Carl (David); his nephew Brian Hively (Victoria); his great-nephews, Brayden, Alex and Nathan; his niece Gretchen Shaffer (Chris); his niece Rebecca Taylor (Lance); his great-nephew Jeremiah (JT); his stepdaughter Macie; his sister-in-law Paula Spain; Landrie.

Of the many charities Don was involved with, three stand out: American Macular Degeneration Foundation, South Denver Cardiology Foundation and the Multiple Myeloma Foundation.