Keith Carlson, age 70, of Isanti, died January 12, 2012 at home. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, January 17th at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Isanti with Fr. Jose as Celebrant. A time for visiting will be held one hour prior to the service. Military Honors will be given by the Isanti VFW Post.
Keith Virgil Carlson was born November 15, 1941 in Minneapolis to Claude and Frances (Lindquist) Carlson. He was raised in Minneapolis and graduated from Patrick Henry High School, Class of 1959. After graduating he served in the United States Marine Corps for 4 years from 1959 1963. In 1966 Keith married Mary A. Larson and together they would have 2 children. Keith was employed by Grain Belt Brewery of Minneapolis. After that they moved to McGrath and farmed for 7 years. In 1979 they moved back to Champlin where they were owner/operator of a dump truck business. When Keith retired in 2006 they moved to rural Isanti where they built their log home.
Keith Carlson passed away suddenly at his home on Thursday, January 12, 2012 at the age of 70 years, 1 month and 28 days. . He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Harold and his wife Sharon; father-in-law Vern Larson; and brother-in-law Mark Larson.
Keith was always the first one to give me a hard time when I walked in the door wearing his little crooked grin and black “leather” vest over a blue work shirt! He will be missed. Thoughts and Prayers to all of you!
Angie G and the boys
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU MARY. I LOVE BOTH YOU AND KEITH AS MY OWN FAMILY.
GOODBYE DAD….
Goodbye dad I had to say
A few days ago on a cold winter day
I’ll remember the good times and try not to be sad
But saying goodbye still hurts so bad
I miss you more then I can express
My love for you will never grow less
I keep trying to imagine how I will go on
I realize tomorrow is another dawn
I know you’re in heaven above
Looking down on us with all your love
Only to whisper in our ear
Remember that I’ll never stopped loving you dear
I’ll always remember the good times we had
Remember the man, my wonderful dad
I’ll remember you each and every day
And if I need to talk to you, I’ll just sit down and pray
One day we’ll be together again
To talk about all the places we been
Until the time I’ll always treasure
Having you for a dad was such a great pleasure
I love you Dad
your “Punkin”
My memory of my Great Uncle Keith is sharing our birthday parties (Nov 15th) together when I was young and I’m glad we got to celebrate this last birthday together again. He was the closet thing I had to a Grandpa and the only person I had left connected to my Grandpa. His funny comments (one liners) and one funny look he use to give will always stick in my mind. I wish I would have been around him more in the last 10 years. He will be missed…and I know he is with his brother (my gpa) and my grandma and his mom (my great gma) watching over us all now. Rest In Peace Uncle Keith. Love you
I will always remember the fun times on farm with Uncle Keith…He was like a father to me and I looked up to him always. He will be missed. Love you Keith.