In loving memory of
Edward Lee Carlson 1945-2025
Ed went home to be with his Lord on Monday, August 25, 2025 after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s.
He was preceeded in death by his parents, Zane and Evelyn Carlson, and his sisters Marilyn Bosch and his infant sister, Ellen Sue. He and his wife Sandra has been married for 60 years. Ed was a loving father of two sons, Russell (Debra) and Robert (Amber). He is survived by two brothers, Jack (Kathleen), Marvin (Deb) and a sister Beverly (Don) Olsen. Many grandchildren and great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Ed served in the US Navy for 4 years from 1965-1969 as a radioman aboard the USS J.P Kennedy. After service he went to work for the trucking industry as a dispatcher. He worked for several truck lines during his career and always loved what he did. He was always there for his two boys, he liked to be involved in their activities, including being on the sidelines of their soccer games in the snow yelling at the refs, offering them his glasses so they could see better. He liked to be in the background of church activities, setting up for events, preparing and serving food. He always had a smile on his face and a song in his heart.
After retirement, he took up woodworking and spent hours in his workshop making puzzles to sell at craft shows. Ed also sang and traveled with a men’s chorus, “The Singing Crusaders” which he loved. He was always ready to lend a hand to anyone who needed help without ever complaining. In 2019 he and his wife moved to Florida from Michigan to be closer to family and farther from snow. They made their home in Holiday, Florida.
About a year after the move he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, which was very hard for him. His mind wasted away, but he kept his sense of humor even though he didn’t understand what was happening. The last two months of his life he could no longer communicate. When all was said and done, he fought the good fight and finished the race and God welcomed him home.
Jerome Kline
September 15, 2025, 6:50 pm
Mr. C was a great and kind guy. Whenever you need you need help with something or someone to talk to he was always there. Like Mrs. C said he loved doing woodwork. His puzzles were amazing. I remember every time when we went golfing at Oakland Hill golf course, I was on the first hole and I went to take my first shot and hit my ball. It did not go straight it went straight to the right over the ninth hole Green down the hill and into the water. That was one of the best memories I had of Mr. C, it wasn’t the greatest shot but the memory last forever. We all miss you, Mr. C, but we all know you’re looking down on us and and keeping us safe.
Thomas Carlson
September 16, 2025, 1:19 am
Aunt Sandy, Russell and Bob I am so sorry for your loss. It is with a heavy heart thinking of our loved ones getting older but our reassurance is that we know that we will see them again. Uncle Ed is walk with Jesus and rejoicing with Grandma, Grandpa and Aunt Bev.
Life gets in the way and families grow apart but I think of you guys often. Uncle Ed and my father look so much alike and I dread this day for my family as well. My father always said that when the day came that he did not want us mourning in his passing but rejoicing because he would be with his Lord. Again from Angela and myself we are praying for you all