Karl Brostrom |
| Posted 2017-08-27 by mhenderson |
| Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ >>> Published on Sunday, August 20, 2017 <<< Karl Brostrom, 88, of Lake Havasu City passed away July 10, 2017. He was born to Bror and Hanna (Lindfors) Brostrom in Chicago, Illinois on Nov. 12, 1928. Karl served his country during the Korean War in the United States Army. He met the love of his life, Jean Musgrave, and was blessed to marry her Dec. 29, 1951. They shared 65 wonderful years together raising a family, working hard and enjoying life. Karl was a plasterer by trade until 1959. He then moved to California where he had his own business doing drapery and window treatments. He installed window treatments all over Los Angeles County where he was very well liked and respected for his outstanding custom work. He had many fun anecdotes about his interactions with Hollywood’s famous folks. Baseball, fishing and bowling were some of his enjoyed pastimes. He loved to do crossword puzzles. He was long time member of the Elks Lodge and American Legion. He belonged to the Moose Lodge as well. Karl’s crowning moment was when was chosen ”Elk of the Year” and “Honorary Elkette “ in the years 2000-2001 for his devoted participation of helping out the Elkettes wherever and whenever he could. Karl is preceded in death by his parents, Bror and Hanna Brostrom; his daughter, Lori Ann Jones, and his sister, Ingrid Stollmeyer. He is survived by his loving wife, Jean Brostrom; son Gary Brostrom; sister-in-law Anita Anderson; niece Christina Anderson-Denton; nephew Lance Anderson Jr.; son-in-law Craig Jones; three step- grandchildren and five step-great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Karl’s name to Hospice of Havasu. A celebration of life is at the Elks Lodge Saturday, August 26, at 11 a.m. Services were placed in the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home. Thoughts and condolences can be sent to Karl’s family at www.lietz- frazefuneralhome.com. Send a free card to the family at www.sendoutcards.com/lietzfraze. |
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