Amanda Elizabeth Carlson, age 35 of Duluth died unexpectedly Monday, August 15, 2016. She was born September 3, 1980 in Hibbing the daughter of Greg and Leslie (Koch) Carlson. Amanda was a graduate of the Perpich Center for the Arts Education, Pine City Tech., Lake Superior College, and was currently studying at the University Minnesota Duluth. She was employed as a research assistant at UMD. Amanda was a thoughtful, creative, inquisitive soul with a hunger for education. She enjoyed traveling, snorkeling, the outdoors, entomology, fishing and biking. Amanda was a talented artist, who loved to create things, and loved and cared for her family.

Amanda is survived by her father: Greg Carlson of Hibbing, Grandpa: Ervin Carlson of Hibbing, brother: Matthew (Jessica) Carlson of Minneapolis, step-siblings: Jenny Irish, Tyler Blair; half-sister: Courtney Walton; uncles and aunts: Lynda Carlson of Hibbing, Don (Gayle) Carlson of Hibbing, Barbara (Richard) Grace of Mankato, Dana (Steve) Johnson of Fargo, and Marla Koch; special friend: Fred Piel; nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her mother: Leslie; Grandma: Betty Carlson; Maternal Grandparents: Vic and Lois Koch.

A Gathering time for family and friends will be held Saturday, August 20, 2016 from 12 Noon until the 1:00 p.m. memorial service at the Anderson-Daniels Funeral Home in Hibbing. Pastor Renee Van Dyke will officiate.

Memorials are preferred.

Family services provided by Anderson-Daniels, A Bauman Family Funeral Home in Hibbing. To share condolences online, please see: www.baumanfuneralhome.com .

Born: September 3, 1980 Place of Birth: Hibbing, MN 55746 Death: August 15, 2016 Place of Death: Duluth, MN 55805 Occupation: She was employed as a research assistant at UMD. Hobbies: Amanda was a thoughtful, creative, inquisitive soul with a hunger for education. She enjoyed traveling, snorkeling, the outdoors, entomology, fishing and biking. Organizations: Amanda was a talented artist, who loved to create things, and loved and cared for her family. Gathering Time for Family & Friends Saturday August 20, 2016 , 12 Noon - 1:00 P.M. at Anderson-Daniels Funeral Home Chapel
Memorial Service Saturday August 20, 2016 , 1:00 P.M. at Anderson-Daniels Funeral Home Chapel
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Memorials are Preferred