Ruth E. Carlson nee Clifford, age 77, of Crown Point, IN. passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2004, at St. Anthony Medical Center in Crown Point, IN She is survived by her:1 Son-Eddy E. Carlson of Crown Point, 1 Sister: Dorothy B. Vanco of South Carolina, 3 Grandchildren: Megan Nicole Carlson of Crown Point, Suzanne Marie Carlson of Valparaiso and Edward Allen Carlson, Jr. of Valparaiso, many Nieces and Nephews. She was preceded in death by: Husband- Wayne “Swede” Carlson and daughter-in-law: Valerie Carlson. A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 14, 2004 at 10:00 AM at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 250 S. Indiana Ave., Crown Point. Pastor Mark Press officiating. Services will conclude at the church. There will be no visitation. Mrs. Carlson belonged to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church.