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David Carlson Obituary
November 19, 1941 - March 15, 2025
David R. Carlson passed in the early morning hours of March 15, 2025. He was born on November 19, 1941, to Gernard and Leota Carlson. He worked for Morrison-Maierle, Inc. as a civil engineer for 30 years and owned D. Carlson Woodworker for another 30 years. He leaves behind his wife, Darla Carlson, and children, Scott (Nancy) Carlson, Beth Carlson, Stephanie (Paul) Kindt, daughter-in-law Kari Geesling; grandchildren: Anna (Khyrul) Khan, Abigail Carlson, Megan Vanderhoff, Nickolas David Vanderhoff, Brian (Jinky) Geesling, Marissa Geesling, Sara Geesling and great-grandchild Kassius Geesling.
Simple Cremation is overseeing arrangements. Private family services will be held at a later date.
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Helena, MT 59601
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Jim Martinez
April 14, 2025
Dave was a great man that l always will remember, his kindness his caring and the greatest smile. I miss him and wish l could have said a proper good by. Hope they have big fish where you are, bye my friend.
Jim Martinez
Jack Schunke
April 11, 2025
Dave was an incredible mentor to many. He was very calm and patient when dealing with difficult issues. He was always there when anyone needed his advice. Both my wife Karen and I feel fortunate to have worked with at Morrison Maierle for around 20 years on Airport and land survey projects.
Nils Pearson
April 2, 2025
I worked for Dave in the Airports section of Morrison-Maierle. He was an amazing boss and a good friend who always kept us positive and looking for the best way to meet our client´s needs.
Dan Dunkin
April 1, 2025
My condolences, to Scott´s and Beth´s families. A fine and honorable man as I have known has moved onto eternal life.
I first met your Dad shortly after joining the team at Morrison - Maierle where we worked many, many years. I met Scott and Beth at very young ages, probably at a company picnic and over the years after we´d moved to the Clancy area remember you from gatherings. After my transferring to Kalispell office as with many friends, co-workers and their families; didn´t remain in touch.
My Deepest Sympathy.
Most Sincerely,
Dan Dunkin
eric bone
March 30, 2025
will miss chatting with you in the shop David ,
Lowell Hanson
March 29, 2025
It was always a pleasure to be with Dave. A fine man.
Mary Kay Bennett
March 26, 2025
What a special man..gentle, talented, friendly and a lover of growing things.
Their front yard with holiday adornment and fresh flowers and bushes was a sight to see.
I am so sorry for all of you.
Jim Maierle
March 25, 2025
It was a privilege to know and work with Dave for so many years. He was a very positive influence on the Airport Group, Helena Office as manager, and Morrison-Maierle's legacy Asa Board Memeber.
Dave will be missed.
Our condolences and prayers to Darla and family.
Jim and Lynne
Kurt Keith
March 25, 2025
My dad Bill Keith, worked with Dave at Morrison-Maierle for many years. I am his son Kurt, and I knew Dave in high school/college years working summers/winters at Morrison-Maierle doing everything from lawn mowing to rodman on survey crews. I enjoyed learning the business from Dave in those early years. The world is down one good human with Dave gone, my condolences to his family.
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