Shirley Ethel Carlson passed away Sept. 17, 2019, in Tenino, Wash., her home of 29 years. She was born Oct. 24, 1935, to Elmer and Florence Russell in Mount Greenwood, Ill.
Shirley married Charles F. Carlson March 5, 1955, in Chicago, Ill. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and a devoted wife and best friend.
She is survived by sons, Charles Rusty Carlson, Daniel Rocky Carlson and Casey L. Carlson; daughters, Christine S. McInnis, Cynthia L. Palm, Corrine A. Russell and Joni M. Higgins; 19 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; brother, Jerry Russel; and sisters, Carol Troy and Joan Russell Carlson.
She was preceded in death by her husband; and daughter, Connie J. Carlson.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, at Skookumchuck Grange, 5345 Skookumchuck Rd. SE, Tenino, WA 98589. Memorial donations may be made to Raise for Rowyn, P.O. Box 631, Tenino, WA 98589. Please share memories at www.FuneralAlternatives.org.
