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John Roy Carlson, age 79 of Eden Prairie passed away May 15, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Alberta Carlson. John was a 26 year veteran of the Bloomington Police Department. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren who were an important part of his life. John is survived by his wife, June; son, David (Connie); daughters, Deborah (Chris) Van Lenten and Patricia (Michael) Conroy; grandchildren, Courtney, Taylor, Joseph, Molly and Grace.
Visitation is scheduled for 5-8pm, Tuesday May 21 at: Washburn-McReavy.com Eden Prairie Chapel 952-975-0400. The address is 7625 Mitchell Rd., Eden Prairie, MN (1 blk. N. of Hwy 5).
In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to, Special Olympics of MN. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Wed. May 22, 2019 with visitation one hour prior at St Andrew Lutheran Church, 13600 Technology Dr., Eden Prairie.
In high school John played basketball all three years, and was on our track team during our sophomore and senior years. John was a member of the Letterman's Club all three senior high years.
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Jim Adams
RIP, my old friend, over all these years I still think of you and Fitz, pounding the basketball for Lloyd Holmes, the double dates and that 1952 Ford, I think it was a 52, Blue, if I remember, but what the hell my body and mind slip a little each day old friend. I know your in great hands now.
Donald Andersen
Hi Carlson Family
I was very sorry to hear about the loss of my great high school buddy, John. We shared a lot of fun times together and even though our paths didn't cross much over the years, I will remember him as one of my special childhood friends.
I agree with my buddy, Jim 'Rocky" Adams - you are in great hands now. Hope to see you in heaven, Carly
Don Andersen
Kurt Schleicher
John's passing got me to thinking about our days of our carpooling to the U of M along with Bill Sincock and how I was reinbursed for some mileage picking up material for Fred G. Anderson company on the way home. The ribbing brings a smile to me face thinking of the bad time they gave me about where we were going today. We usually end of at Bills home listening to Frank Sinatra for awhile. I went to grade school with John at Brookside and enjoyed the fellow ship with him.
Kurt, Spike Schleicher
Barbara Wilcox (Elmquist)
I reconnected with John in my adult life through mutual friends here in Nisswa. He was so much fun to be around. I was able to meet his wife June & heard about his family & what he was doing in retirement. He will certainly be missed. Rest in peace John.Sincerely Barb Elmquist (Wilcox)
Donald Brose
Great guy and Brookside classmate. Lived three blocks away n were great buddies with Kurt, Richie, Chuck and others. My parents moved away from Park late my senior so keeping up with the “guys” was difficult with college n teaching positions. It’s too bad that events like this bring back flashbacks. My condolences to the Carlson family
Mary Reid (Brooks)
John will always be remembered for his easy,friendly smile. What a great policeman he must have been. So kind.A great loss to his family and community.