Donald Duane Carlson was born on June 26, 1931, in Rollette, North Dakota to Henry and Helga (Sormula) Carlson. He passed away on January 20, 2023, at the Prairie Community Nursing Home in Terry.
Donald grew up on the family farm in Rolla, North Dakota. In 1949 he married Annabell Wayne and they had two children, Nancy Ann and Roberta Gaye. In 1957 they divorced, and Don moved to Glasgow, MT where he was employed in construction and constructions equipment repair at the Glasgow AFB.
While in Glasgow Don met Ardis Burt. They married in 1959, Don adopted Ardi’s daughter Paula Kaye and then they had two more children Shelly Marie and Kelly Duane. The family then moved to Helena, MT, Belgrade, MT, and Billings, MT where Don was employed as a mechanic in highway construction.
In 1967, they moved to Miles City, MT where Don was employed at L.P. Anderson’s for the next five years as a mechanic and then parts manager. In 1973 Don started Carlson Machine & Rebuild and remained active in the shop until his late eighties. From 1997 to 2010 he also had a branch in Casper, Wyoming.
After 25 years, Don and Ardis divorced and in 1986 Don married Donna Lawrence. For the next 24 years, until Donna’s passing, they enjoyed gardening, traveling, and camping. They had a great love for their dogs, Cotton, Sheeba, and Keesha, who always traveled with them. And then Don had his final dog, Missy.
Don is survived by his daughters Nancy Lamden, Bobbi (Richard) Mickelson, and Shelly Beeler; son Kelly (Mencella) Carlson; and all his grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews; brother Gary (Karen) Carlson; and sister Shirley (Charles) Rust.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Donna, and daughter Paula.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home Miles City with Family Receiving Friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will follow in the family lot of Custer County Cemetery.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday February 1, 2023
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main St.
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Thursday February 2, 2023
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main St.
Miles City, Montana 59301
Interment
Immediately Following the Funeral Service
Thursday February 2, 2023
Custer County Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday February 1, 2023
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main St.
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Thursday February 2, 2023
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main St.
Miles City, Montana 59301
Interment
Immediately Following the Funeral Service
Thursday February 2, 2023
Custer County Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Martha Crandall says
My sympathies
Burl Mulkey says
Sorry for your loss
Al says
good bye Don
Joe Jerrel says
Sorry for your loss Kelly.
Curtis and June Fillafer says
Goodbye Don longtime friend. Kelly and Shely and all the Carlson family, you are in my thoughts and prayers during the difficult times ahead. Don was a great friend and a friend to everyone. He will be missed in the community. Don God Bless you in heaven. I’m so sorry to see you leave us.
Shelly says
Love you Dad. YOU can see again, and pain free. I can only imagine the party you were welcomed home to. Ohh my, all the opinionated and strong women you are reunited with and other friends and family. You will and have always held a special spot in my heart. Love, Shelly
Merlin Brown says
Sorry to hear about your dad, glad to have grown up knowing and working for Don, sorry for your loss Kelly and Shelly
Stewart Hillis says
Don was a good man, I always enjoyed talking to him and sharing ideas. Sorry for the loss of your Dad. He had a good life and you have a lot to be proud of.
James Arneson says
Shelly, Kelly and family,
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. May God comfort you with the best of memories now and always.
Jim
Kim B. McRae says
Shelly, Kelly and family, Deepest sympathy Don was always so good to the Bartholomew’s he was appreciated. He will be missed. Kim B McRae
Shorty & Judy says
Kelly so sorry for your lossYour dad will always have a special place in our hearths he will be deeply missed
Tracee L Raymond says
To Kelly and family,
I’m so very sorry for your loss. Don was a great guy and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. My condolences to you all.
Mark Nielsen says
Sorry for your loss Kelly.
Kris Bartholomew says
Kelly, Shelly and families. . . Have been thinking of you and your family. Your dad was always good to us when we lived by you in Miles City.
Kris
Kathy Culy says
Shelly and Kelly & families
I’m so very for your loss of your father..
Have good memories of him
Sincerely, Kathy
Cindy and Bob Flotkoetter says
Shelly and Kelly. I am so sorry to see the passing of Don, my prayers go out to you and your family. As kids I remember all the nights he had and all the banging coming out of the garage.
Ellie Nicholson says
My thoughts ate with his family/
Don was a great neighbor, and I considered him a good friend
Kevin and Lori Donnelly says
Sorry to hear of your loss. I enjoyed visiting with him and family at to shop. His talent and guidance will be hard to replace. Miles City area will miss his contribution to the area.
Kevin Donnelly
Susan and Dennis Bakken says
So very sorry for your loss
Dennis and Jane Pluhar says
Shelly, Kelly, Coulter and families….thinking of u-all…Don was the BEST at his craft!!
LaRae Tangen says
Kelly, Shelly and family,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Dee Bickle says
Sorry for your loss !
Mark and Lisa Helland says
Kelly and family,
We are sorry for your loss.
Loree Jeffers says
Shelly & Kelly, So sorry to hear of Don’s passing. I always remember him being such a nice guy, and putting up with us kids. Lots of memories. Hold those memories close. So sorry for your loss.