Arthur Carlson 1920 - 2008

Arthur Carlson, 88, Minot, ND, passed away Friday, August 29, 2008, in a Minot hospital.

Arthur K. Carlson was born July 1, 1920, a son of Jens and Margaret (Winquist) Carlson in Norma, ND. He was raised and educated in Norma, ND.

Arthur enlisted in the United States Army March 27, 1942. He proudly served his country during WWII and was honorably discharged October 2, 1945.

Arthur married Hazel Larson September 7, 1947, in Kenmare, ND. They made their home in Minot, where he was employed by Honeyboy Bakery as a truck driver and Bridgeman Creamery as a truck driver. He was then employed at Minot Public Schools as a custodian, retiring after working at Edison Elementary School for 22 years.

He was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association and attended Immanuel Baptist Church, Minot.

He loved hunting, fishing, bowling, and enjoyed going for coffee with his family and many friends.

His loving family includes:
wife of 60 years, Hazel, Minot; sons, Kenneth (Marie) Carlson, Minot, Loren Carlson, Colorado Springs, CO, and Duane (Nhan Tran) Carlson, Minot; grandchildren, Laura (Reed) Schade, Art Carlson, Linda (Derek) Binstock, and Ray Carlson; great-grandchildren, Evan Schade, Jorden Bauer, Kensli Binstock, and Kambri Binstock; sister, Viola Nelson, Kenmare, ND; and several nieces and nephews.

Arthur was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Andrew Carlson; and sister, Edith Hansen.

Funeral: Tuesday, September 2, 2008, at 10:30 a.m. at Immanuel Baptist Church, Minot.

Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens, Minot, ND.

Visitation: Monday from noon to 5 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.

Officiant: Pastor Allen Lively

Music: Hardy Lieberg, Vocalist to offer, "Old Rugged Cross" & "In The Garden"
Congregational hymns, "What A Friend We Have In Jesus"
& "How Great Thou Art"
Elizabeth Roberts, Organist

Honorary Bearers: Arthur's family and friends

Active Bearers: Derek Binstock, Ralph Llewellyn, Dave Marum, Art Carlson, Stuart Larson Ray Carlson


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