Obituary of Christine Nicole Rothwell-Carlson

Christine Nicole Rothwell-Carlson May 20, 1989 - November 8, 2014. Christine "Teeny" Carlson, lost her courageous 25-year battle against Cystic Fibrosis (CF), surrounded by her loving family. She was granted her lifelong wish to marry the love of her life, Ted. Christine is survived by her loyal and loving husband, Ted Carlson and her two amazing furry sons, her cats Harley and Stetson. Her devoted parents, Mark and Maureen Rothwell and her loving sister, Ashley Rothwell. Her doting grandmothers, Ruth Colwell and Norma Jean Fulford. Mother and Father-in-Law, Candy and Lanny Carlson. Brother-in-law and Sister-in-law, John and Jeannie Dunham, brother-in-law, Chase Carlson, and her lifelong best friend, Naomi (Engard) O'Donnell. Many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She is predeceased by her loving grandparents, Gerald and Jean Rothwell, her wonderful grandfathers, Joseph Wiercinski and Edwin Colwell. Christine was born in Binghamton, NY. She loved the outdoors, and her love of animals was very apparent. Her sense of style was like no other. She usually had on cowboy boots, some sort of dress or something flowey and some sort of hat. She loved her hats and boots. Christine loved books and read so many. She had an absolute love for any kind of history which she majored in at Binghamton University. Anything you ever needed to know, she was your go-to girl. She was a natural in the saddle. As her mother said, Christine on horseback was like someone sitting in a recliner, she was extremely relaxed and in control. Christine won numerous ribbons and trophies for Western-Style riding and show competitions. Throughout school, Christine was involved in basketball, field hockey, band, drama club and National Honor Society. Christine graduated from Harpursville High School in June of 2007. Although battling an ever-worsening case of CF, Christine attained her A.A. Degree in Liberal Arts with Honors from Broome Community College in December of 2010 and her B.A. Degree in History with honors from Binghamton University in December 2012. While enrolled at BCC, Christine met her future husband, Ted. After three and a half years of dating, a move to Newfield, NY together with their sons, and the beginning of two promising careers, Christine and Ted were engaged on March 1st, 2014. A wedding was planned for September 19th, 2015 at Celebrations in Ithaca, NY. In October of 2014, while working hard to further her new and exciting career with Cornell Federal Credit Union (CFCU), Christine fell very ill due to an exacerbation with her CF. Although Christine fought valiantly and fearlessly, she left this world on November 8th, 2014. Christine will forever be remembered by her loved ones for her beauty, grace, humor, strength, love, compassion, and many more unforgettable traits that made her the once in a lifetime person she was. Her courage and strength in her fight against CF will forever be an inspiration to loved ones and strangers alike. Although Christine was afflicted with Cystic Fibrosis since birth, she never let it dampen her spirits or limit her abilities or her passions. Calling hours for Christine will be held on Friday, November 14th at Coleman and Daniels Funeral Home at 300 E. Main Street in Endicott, NY from 4-7 PM. Christine's family would also like to invite all family and friends to a celebration of her life on Saturday, November 15th at Celebrations Banquet Facility at 2331 Slaterville Road in Ithaca, NY from 3-7 PM. Christine's family would like to request donations be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at www.cff.org; or by mail to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 6931 Arlington Road, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20814. Also in honor of Christine's love for all animals, please consider adopting a cat or dog from your local shelter.