Obituary for William O. Carlson

William O Carlson 85, of rural Anamosa died Monday, September 30, 2013 at St. Lukes Hospital following a sudden illness. There will be private family services. Iowa Cremation is in charge of arraignments. Survivors include six children; Jim Carlson, Bonnie (Andy) Colehour, and Bill (Deb) Carlson all of Anamosa, Becky (Dean) Gildersleeve of Bondurant, Brenda Carlson of Cedar Rapids, and Bob (Theresa) Carlson of Monticello. He is also survived by seven grandchildren Corey and Chris Carlson, Jesse, Kelly and Keith Colehour, Justin Carlson, and Dawn Gildersleeve.; three great grandchildren Maris and Brooks Carlson and Brennan Colehour as well as a brother Bob (Joyce) Carlson and family of California. He was preceded in death by his wife Lois, and an infant granddaughter Stacy Carlson. Bill was born May 8, 1928 in rural Anamosa, the son of Henry and Bessie Stover Carlson. He married Lois Faye Richert on August 15, 1954 in Lisbon. Lois passed away in 2005. Bill was a man of the soil. He farmed in Jones County all of his life and enjoyed mushroom hunting, deer hunting, and raising exotic animals. His greatest joy was working the land and the time spent with his close friends and beloved family. His memory will be cherished by all who knew and loved him.