WHEAT RIDGE — Sigvard “Lefty” Carlson a longtime Western entertainer, 
died at Lutheran Medical Center Wednesday from complications after surgery for a burst aneurysm. He was 66.
Mr. Carison, best-known as a Western trick roper, performed at events statewide for more than 40 years. 
He was an original member of the Westernaires.
Born Sept. 22, 1932, in Attleboro, Mass., Mr. Carison moved to Colorado with his family when he was 9 months old.
He once said he preferred the name Lefty to his given name because “coming out of the chute No. 1, 
you couldn’t use Sigvard; it doesn’t have that ring to it.”
Services are planned for 11 a.m. Monday, June 7, at Arvada Presbyterian Church.
-ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS, 6/7/99
Sent by Ken Schultz
(1/19/03)



CARLSON
Sig "Lefty" Carlson of Denver. 
Brother-rn-law of Helen; uncle of Freddie, Marilyn, Rodney, Jane and Cindy; 
nephew of Gus Stahlberg; also survived by numerous great nieces and nephews. 
Funeral Service, Monday 11:00am, at ARVADA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 5592 Independence, Arvade, Colorado. 
Service concludes at the church. 
Memorial remembrances suggested to Denver Dumb Friends League, 2080 South Quebec Street, Denver, Colorado 8O231.
-DENVER POST, 6/6/99
Sent by Ken Schultz
(1/19/03)