David Carlson,(82) b. Sep. 7, 1898 in Big Stone County, Minnesota was the youngest of four children ( Carl J. Carlson, Helma, Joseph, David) born to son of Ola Carlson and Elna Hankanson.. He lived in Big Stone County, MN for 14 years with his parents.

In 1912 at the age of 14, he moved to Ferndale, WA, a Swedish logging community. David first was a farmer near Ferndale, WA, but then changed to be a Laborer for the city of Ferndale, WA.
He met and married Deeola Esther Clark, dau of Daniel Webster Clark and Catherine Clark. . Esther was born in Butler, Johnson County, Tennessee . She grew up on the San Juan islands off the coast of the state of Washington. Her father was the 1st Assistant Lighthouse Keeper.

In Ferndale David and Esther raised their 9 children: 6 sons and 3 daughters:

Sons: 1. Daniel Carlson of Sequim, WA

2. Gerald David Carlson b. Feb. 11, 1926 Ferndale, WA d. Nov. 23, 2001 Bellingham, Whatcom Co., WA m. Barbara Bell. 3 children: Michael David Carlson (42) 1959-2001 Bellingham, WA buried Greenacres Memorial Park, Ferndale, WA ; Jeanne Carlson Eagleman, Ann Carlson.

3. Hubert Allan Carlson b. May 28, 1928 Ferndale, WA d. Oct. 9, 1978 Big Lake, Sherburne Co. MN m. 953, Greenville, SC to Irene Jacqueline Hunter b. Nov. 29, 1931 Minnespolis, MN d. Oct. 13, 1992 dau. of James Durr Hunter and June Delores Gustafson. Both were Korean War Veterans . 2 children Ellen and Jacque..

4. Harold "Harry" Carlson of Ferndale, WA

5. Ernest Carlson of Ferndale, WA

6. Lowell Carlson of Ferndale, WA

Daughters:

7. Rosalie Carlson Bellingar of Ferndale, WA

8. Mavis Carlson Smith of Bellingham, WA

9. Joy Carlson Rodriguez of Burlington, WA

David died September 4, 1981 at his home 1746 Trigg Road, Ferndale,WA Graveside services will be conducted by Rev. Robert E. Johnson Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 2 p.m. in Enterprise Cemetery. Burial under the direction of Moles Funeral Home. [b. Sept. 7, 1898 in Bigstone County, MN]
Source: Whatcom County Obituaries
Contributor: Evelyn Rowe Nelson (47040334)