Carl Carlson

Carl S. Carlson - 05/12/2003 Carl S. Carlson - 05/12/2003 CARL S. CARLSON IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Carl Stanley Carlson, 77, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 11, 2003, of cancer. He was born April 17, 1926, at Shelley, to John G. Carlson and Malina Ekanger Carlson. He attended Riverdale Grade School and Shelley High School. He served as a Seaman First Class in the U. S. Navy during World War II from 1944-1946. On May 1, 1946, he married Leta J. Burtenshaw in Ririe. They made their home in Idaho Falls, and he worked as an electrician in the Idaho Falls area for 40 years. He also worked in Real Estate and farmed. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was a member of the IBEW 449 Union and served as a Boy Scout Leader for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and trap shooting. Carl served several terms as President of the Skyline Gun Club. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by:His Wife of 57 years: Leta J. Carlson, Idaho FallsSon: Brent Carlson, Idaho FallsDaughter: Janet Carlson, Idaho FallsSon: Blair [Dylynn] Carlson, Idaho Falls, Daughter: Eva O'Connell, Rigby, Sister: Olga Adolfson, FirthSister: Dora Anderson, Hansen, ID 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Oliver Everett. Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2003, at the Wood Chapel of the Pines, 273 N. Ridge. The family will visit with friends on Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. and for one hour prior to the services on Wednesday, both at Wood Funeral Home (273 N. Ridge). Burial will be in the Ririe-Shelton Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. If you would like to offer your condolences fill in the form below. Name E-Mail Message [ Previous Obituary - Fred P. Mason | Current Obituary | Next Obituary - Clifford High ]