RONALD JAMES CARLSON
Posted: January 25th, 2013
July 1, 1940 ~ January 22, 2013
“We have lost a truly great man today and all will miss his great smile and laugh”
Ronald James Carlson beloved husband and best friend of Joyce Louise Carlson passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital at the age of 72 years. He was born in Medicine Hat and grew up on the family farm and attended Conquerville School. He married the love of his life, Joyce Poole, on July 12, 1986 on the Carlson family farm. Ron was a natural farmer and started working on the farm at a very young age. His happy and friendly disposition was relished by his family and many trust worthy friends. Ron trusted everyone and shared his love for them. He enjoyed all sports and shared in family activities especially fishing, shooting pool, golf and wood carving. Together Ron & Joyce enjoyed vacationing in their motorhome travelling to Texas, Arizona, California and places across Canada. One of the most memorable occasions was their first time cruise through the Panama Canal in 2010; celebrating their 25th Wedding Anniversary in 2011 and a trip to Hawaii with grandson, Corbin in August 2012. Ronald’s memory will be forever cherished in the hearts of his wife, Joyce; children, Richard (Michele) and their children, Tiffany & Colton; Dan (Lisa) and their children, Kaitlyn & Brittany; Laurie (Brian) Helmers and their children, Ruby & Jade; step-son, Jordan (Kandy) Sandford and their children, Cara, Doug & Keith; step-daughter, Tracey (Eric) Chenger and their son, Corbin; brother, Gerald (Lorrette) of Kelowna, B.C. and sister, Darlene (Bob) Sturgeon of High Level, AB., as well as four precious great-grandchildren, Hannah, Jackson, Evan & Ashley all of Ontario; a special Aunt Ila Southerton as well as many cousins, neices and nephews. Ron was predeceased by his parents, Walter & Ora Carlson; aunts & uncles, Ruby Broostrom, Cledythe (Bill) Calder, Nyall (Edna) Southerton- Williams, Carl Southerton, Beryl (Melvin) Shannon, Phyllis (Oliver) Nerland. A celebration of Ron’s life will take place this summer on the family farm on Saturday, June 29, 2013. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting www.cooksouthland.com). Memorial donations in Ronald’s name may be made directly to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre, Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, 666 – 5th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6. Honoured to serve the family is Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455.
Joyce and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Ron will be missed.
Joyce, Rick, Dan, Laurie & families, our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Ron has always been a great neighbour a family friend who will be missed by all of us! If there is anything we can do, don’t hesitate to ask!