CARLSON: Ross G.

Oct. 24, 1933 - May 4, 2015

Ross Garfield Carlson passed away peacefully on Monday May 4, 2015 at the Watrous Health Complex. He was born on October 24, 1933 on the family farm at Venn to Raymond and Ada. Ross was the third oldest of 11 children, and completed his education at the Thornfield School. He married Betty Fuxa on July 16, 1958. His life’s work was farming, first with his dad, then after a brief stint in Edmonton at a tire retread company, he purchased his own farm near Venn and continued for 36 years with his wife and children.

Ross’ passion for working continued on after retiring from farming, as a maintenance worker at The Manitou Regional Park, and helping neighbouring farmers. He also was a councillor for 13 years for the RM of Wreford. Ross volunteered his coaching and chauffeuring talents for his children and friends for approximately 19 years, as well as goal judging hockey games. He had many hobbies which included camping, fishing, building barn board frames, fixing old tractors, doing puzzles and repairing anything. Ross’ favourite pastime was attending his grandkids’ events which occurred all throughout western Canada.

Ross was predeceased by his parents Raymond and Ada, brothers Richard and Glen, sister Trish, brothers-in-law Lou and Vic, mother-in-law and father-in-law Steven and Keitha Fuxa, brother-in law and sister in-law Don and Lois, and granddaughter Brita. Lovingly remembered by wife Betty, children; Greg (Lesley) - Mark (Shanna), Kent (Kara) Emery and Asher , Taylor, Lara; Cindy – Conrad and Kelsey; Dean (Diana) – Sarah, Nicholas (Daylene) Kohnner and Meya, Nathan, Lindee; Rae (Marni) – Nickolas, Parker; siblings Ken (Joan), Pearl, Allen (Marilyn), Rob (Anne), Deanna, Sandra (Howard), Hugh (Cheryl), and sisters in law Nelda, Judy and Sandra as well as many nieces, nephews and their families.

Ross’ family would like to invite you to lunch and a time of fellowship and stories immediately following the service, in the lower level of the church. For online condolences, tributes or to make a donation please visit: www.fotheringham-mcdougall.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Venn Cemetery or the Watrous community Health Foundation.