Richard LaVerne Carlson
May 26, 2010
Richard LaVerne Carlson, 49, passed away on May 26, 2010 at his home.
Richard was a member of Fort Des Moines United Methodist Church, where he was a Trustee. He enjoyed motorcycle riding with his wife and friends and was a member of the GWTA Polk County Wings. He also enjoyed outdoor sports and spending time with his family and friends. He had the nickname Bart because his sister couldn’t pronounce his name.
Richard is survived by his wife, Lori; daughter Tammy (Mike) Bernard; son Brad; grandson Keegan Bernard; mother Peggy Becker (David Lee Anderson); father Robert (Penny) Carlson; sister Darla Sommers; brothers Bob Carlson (Karrie Ferguson) and Jerry (Tammi) Hausman; brother-in-law Mike (Jill) Carr, sister-in-laws Sheri (Alan) Hawkins and Kristi (Jeff) Carr-Gitchel, and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his step father, Donald Becker; father-in-law, Rex Carr; grandparents Ada and LaVern “Bus” Carlson; grandmother Nina Brower and brother Roman Becker.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, May 29th at Ft. Des Moines United Methodist Church with burial following at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Orilla. A visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Friday at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
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Cindy Le Pera
06/01/2010
Lori, I am so sorry to hear of your loss and you are in my prayers.
Russ & Pam Heinzerling
06/01/2010
We want to send our deepest thoughts out to you and your family. Richard was a great man and always the life of the room. He touched many more lives than he would have ever allowed himself to imagine. Richard will truly be missed and we can take comfort in knowing that he is now if God's hands and will forever be gracing this world looking over those he has left behind. Let us know if there is anything we can do for you.
Russ & Pam
Jeff and Amy Brown
05/29/2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love
Jeff and Amy Brown
Sue Van Horn
05/28/2010
Richard will be greatly missed by our family. We will never forget the fun times we had in the Dells and how Richard was the big ring leader and love to ride all the rides. We love your Lori, Tammy and Brad. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. May God hold you in the palm of his had through this tough time. God bless, Sue, Bryan, Julia, Megan and Sarah Van Horn
Lori & Troy Budding
05/28/2010
Lori, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time.
Jerry and Tammi
05/28/2010
We are so sorry for the loss of Bart. We have you in our thoughts and in our prayers. Cherish all the good times and know he lives with each of our hearts.
With Love,
Jerry and Tammi
Sheryl Fuson
05/28/2010
Lori
Dale Miller just send me an email about your husband. I wanted you to know how very sorry I am to hear of his passing. If I can do anything for you, please let me know. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Sheryl Fuson
Jenn and Kurt Laub
05/27/2010
Lori and family,
Thoughts, prayers, and love go to Lori and the family during this time of loss. My God comfort you during your time of need.
We love you all!
Denise Hanson
05/28/2010
Lori ... Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer we have. Hold tight to good memories for comfort - and remember - he's just a memory away! Lean on your friends for strength, and always remember how much you are loved!!!
Denise (Jim & Erica too)
Linda Hagerty
05/28/2010
Lori and family,
So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Peace,
Linda
Pam Griffin (Bernard)
05/27/2010
Lori,
Please know how heartbroken I am for you and your family right now. I know that losing Richard will leave a big hole in your lives. Even though times were tough once in awhile, I know he loved you very much. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I found a couple of things for you that might be helpful.
My prayer for you and your family during this sorrowful time is this one found in Colossians 1:11-14 May you be made strong with all the strength that comes from his glorious power, and may you be prepared to endure everything with patience, while joyfully giving thanks to the Father, who has enabled you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light. He has rescued us from the power of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
And a prayer for you to speak to God.
Dear Lord,
Please help me in this time of loss and overwhelming grief. I don't understand why my life is filled with this pain and heartache. But I turn my eyes to you as I seek to find the strength to trust in your faithfulness. I will wait on you and not despair; I will quietly wait for your salvation. My heart is crushed, but I know that you will not abandon me forever. Please show me your compassion, Lord. Help me through the pain so that I will hope in you again. I believe this promise in your Word to send me fresh mercy each day. Though I can't see past today, I trust your great love will never fail me. In Jesus' name, Amen
If there's anything I can do or if you would like to talk, I would feel privileged to have you call me. My number is 210-4184. May God bless and keep you. Pam
Ray and Ann Dutton
05/27/2010
Dearest Lori and all your families, We are deeply saddened by the loss of our dear one Richard. We will always remember his fun ways, being able to make and fix anything. The fun things he enjoyed. What a wonderful person. The laughs, jokes and visits we so enjoyed with him and his family. The Carr/Carlson families are part of us too. God bless each of you and keep you in his care. With love, Ray and Ann
Don & Patti Hawxby
05/27/2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Paula Poli
05/27/2010
Lori, My prayers are with you and your family.
Deb and Larry Curtis
05/27/2010
Lori, we are thinking of you during this difficult. You are in our prayers.