Joy Carlson will celebrate her 90th birthday next week.
She was born April 20, 1929, in Brookston and lived most of her life in Warsaw.
She was married to Neal Carlson for 66 years. They have three children: Sue (Max) Mock, Warsaw; Jon (Susan) Carlson, San Antonio, Texas; and Jim (Missy) Carlson, Mooresville, N.C.; They also have seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Joy worked as a nurse at Murphy Medical Center and with Dr. Thomas Keough. She has been active with many community organizations and is a member of First United Methodist Church.
Her children are hosting an open house for family and friends from 2 to 4 p.m. April 20 at Robin Hood Commun-ity Center, 1436 Camelot Drive, Winona Lake.
Birthday greetings may be sent to Joy at 1431 Camelot Drive, Winona Lake, IN 46590.
