CARLSON, Marie Louise

Marie Louise Carlson, beloved wife of Robert Carlson, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer.   She was born in Stettler, Alberta on September 18, 1942.  She married Bob on March 24, 1961 and raised five children; Wally (Karen), Leonard, Linda (Wayne), Carl (Tina), and Carol (Jeff).  Marie was an active volunteer for the Strathmore United Church Thrift Sale, Strathmore Extended Care and volunteered anytime and anywhere she was needed.  She will be deeply missed by her eight grandchildren, four step grandchildren, three great grandchildren and two step great grandchildren.  Memorial Services will be held on Thursday, April 15, 2010 at Nightingale Community Hall at 1:00 p.m.  Flowers are gratefully declined, therefore in lieu of, donations may be made directly to the Strathmore Hospital Palliative Care Unit (200 Brent Blvd, Strathmore, AB, T1P 1J9).  To send condolences, please visit www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca. WHEATLAND FUNERAL HOME LTD. (Strathmore) in care of arrangements. 403-934-5666