1947
David
2015
David Leroy Carlson
July 22, 1947 — July 21, 2015
David Leroy Carlson
July 22, 1947 - July 21, 2015
David Leroy Carlson passed away on July 21, 2015 at Salem Hospital following surgery.
David was born in Raymond, Washington to Conrad Leroy Carlson and Florence Lillian Harrington-Carlson. He was the oldest of 3 boys. He was born with Cerebral Palsy and endured multiple surgeries early in life. He was proud to have overcome many of the challenges his disabilities presented. He lived in several places in Washington and Oregon throughout his early years, settling in Monmouth in 1976.
He began his retail career with J.K. Gill in 1969 and by the 70's was managing the Salem store. In 1981 he became an outside salesman for Commercial Business Supply. He loved that job. It let him do what he enjoyed the most, meeting new people and traveling around the valley. His job afforded him time to spend with his family as well. After Commercial Business Supply closed, Dave began a new phase of his career working for the Department of Corrections in Salem. He especially enjoyed running the Hobby Shop at OSCI.
He retired in November 2013 which gave him time to pursue his many interests. Gardening, sporting events, traveling, hunting for treasures in thrift stores, spending time at the casino and attending his grandchildren's various functions were his favorite things to do.
Dave's greatest love in life was watching his family grow. He married his wife, Margaret Chambers Carlson, in 1969. Together, they had 4 children. He loved watching his 10 grandchildren and 1 great- grandchild play together at family gatherings. He was looking forward to the arrival of his newest great- grandchild later this year.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Margaret. Their children; Daughter- Katie and Garrett Hardin, children- Ben, Allison and Liam. Daughter-Jennifer and Paul Levesque -children, Reanna (Paityn) and Ashley. Daughter-Sarah and Cody Crockett - children, David, Nicholas and Blake. Son- Will -children, Ailey and Jack. Brothers-Robert, wife Jereyln and children and Ray, wife Bev and children.
He was preceded in death by his Father and Mother, Stepfather Leo Boyce, and his maternal Grandmother Florence Kynsi-whom he adored.
A celebration of life will be held Tuesday, July 28 2015, 1pm at Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence, OR. A private family burial will be held at a later date. Memories, photos and condolences at FarnstromMortuary.com.
We miss you, we will carry you in our hearts forever.
July 22, 1947 - July 21, 2015
David Leroy Carlson passed away on July 21, 2015 at Salem Hospital following surgery.
David was born in Raymond, Washington to Conrad Leroy Carlson and Florence Lillian Harrington-Carlson. He was the oldest of 3 boys. He was born with Cerebral Palsy and endured multiple surgeries early in life. He was proud to have overcome many of the challenges his disabilities presented. He lived in several places in Washington and Oregon throughout his early years, settling in Monmouth in 1976.
He began his retail career with J.K. Gill in 1969 and by the 70's was managing the Salem store. In 1981 he became an outside salesman for Commercial Business Supply. He loved that job. It let him do what he enjoyed the most, meeting new people and traveling around the valley. His job afforded him time to spend with his family as well. After Commercial Business Supply closed, Dave began a new phase of his career working for the Department of Corrections in Salem. He especially enjoyed running the Hobby Shop at OSCI.
He retired in November 2013 which gave him time to pursue his many interests. Gardening, sporting events, traveling, hunting for treasures in thrift stores, spending time at the casino and attending his grandchildren's various functions were his favorite things to do.
Dave's greatest love in life was watching his family grow. He married his wife, Margaret Chambers Carlson, in 1969. Together, they had 4 children. He loved watching his 10 grandchildren and 1 great- grandchild play together at family gatherings. He was looking forward to the arrival of his newest great- grandchild later this year.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Margaret. Their children; Daughter- Katie and Garrett Hardin, children- Ben, Allison and Liam. Daughter-Jennifer and Paul Levesque -children, Reanna (Paityn) and Ashley. Daughter-Sarah and Cody Crockett - children, David, Nicholas and Blake. Son- Will -children, Ailey and Jack. Brothers-Robert, wife Jereyln and children and Ray, wife Bev and children.
He was preceded in death by his Father and Mother, Stepfather Leo Boyce, and his maternal Grandmother Florence Kynsi-whom he adored.
A celebration of life will be held Tuesday, July 28 2015, 1pm at Farnstrom Mortuary in Independence, OR. A private family burial will be held at a later date. Memories, photos and condolences at FarnstromMortuary.com.
We miss you, we will carry you in our hearts forever.
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