Cleo Retallick Carstensen Obituary (1922 - 2011)

“Beloved Mother”Cleo Retallick Carstensen passed away February 3, 2011 surrounded by family. She was born December 30, 1922 to Luther George and Louise Stephensen Retallick in Blackfoot, Idaho. She married her sweetheart, James F. Carstensen in 1943.Cleo retired from Bryner Clinic after 25 years of devoted service. She enjoyed spending time with her family and cooking for them. She also enjoyed going to Wendover. Cleo will always be remembered for her sayings: “Here today—gone tomorrow” “Damned if we do, damned if we don’t” and “What holds a lot—holds a little”.She touched the lives of many and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.Survived by her son, Brent T.; daughters, Karen Carbine, Marilyn (Richard) Moody; 14 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-granddaughter. Preceded in death by her husband, James; son, Jim; daughter, Linda; and grandson, Jeff Day.Graveside services will be Wednesday, February 9, 2011, at 1:00 p.m. at Murray City Cemetery, 5600 So. Vine Street.In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Cleo’s name to the Utah Spina Bifida Association or to the Shriner’s Hospital for children.