Born: Wednesday Mar-26-1947
Died: Thursday May-04-2017
Funeral: Wednesday May-17-2017

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188 S. Hwy 24
Rupert, Idaho 83350
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Richard Vern Carlson, 70, of Paul, ID, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2017, at Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, UT following a stroke on April 14.

Born March 26, 1947, in Burley, ID, the son of Vern and Merle Carlson, he graduated from Burley High School in 1965. Everyone’s favorite mailman, Richard carried mail in Burley for 32 years before retiring and went to work for Walmart mixing paint and helping customers.  He always had a story to tell and a huge dimpled smile.  After surviving a massive heart attack in August of 2015 he would tell everyone that he had a second lease on life.  He had a passion for tall ships and was proud of his service in the US Air Force.

Richard was preceded in death by both his parents.  He is survived by wife Janie (Jolley) Carlson married February 14, 1969, daughters Jennifer DeNaughel of Paul and Melissa Anderson of Burley, two grandchildren Mikayla and Keenan Cooper, three brothers, Ralph, Wayne, Dale and a sister Cheryl Piper.  He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.  A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at the Morrison Funeral Home 188 South Hwy 24 in Rupert. 

Condolences for Richard Carlson

From: Cherill (Tate) Tannehill
Dear Janie, former Hagerman classmate
I'm so sorry to hear about your husband. Sending my deepest sympathay & prayers to you & your family.

From: Linda Jensen-Mortenson
I knew Richard in high school. He was always so friendly and nice. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time.

From: David Barrett
I worked with Richard at the post office. May God bless your family at this time.