Marilyn Carlson
Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On May 1, 2021 @ 5:46 pm In 2021,Obituaries | 9 Comments
Marilyn Carlson, age 68, of Eden Prairie, MN, passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones, on April 29, 2021, at The Pillars, in Oakdale, MN.
A public visitation will be held on Friday, May 14 from 4:00 – 6:00 pm at Peace Lutheran Church, 8600 East Bush Lake Road, Bloomington. A private memorial service will be held at Peace Lutheran Church, on Saturday, May 15 at 11:00 am. Marilyn will be laid to rest at a private family burial at Sunset Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Peace Lutheran Church or the Ostomy Association of the Minneapolis Area. (OAMA)
Marilyn was born to Bob and Ruth Carlson on July 17, 1952. That day, the world became a better place. She graduated from Washburn High School in 1970. Marilyn was a member of her neighborhood church, Epiphany Lutheran. After moving to the growing community of Eden Prairie in 1979, she loved telling wonderful stories of growing up on 47th and 15th in south Minneapolis, occasionally driving by her old family home. Many happy family summers were spent at the cabins on Fox Lake, Lake Roosevelt and later at the Thunder Lake cabin.
Marilyn loved her “other family” at Deli Express, where she began her career on March 11, 1985. Marilyn was a loyal employee who never missed work. Even on the snowiest days, she counted on her boss, Ron to pick her up and bring her to work. Marilyn retired from Deli Express in 2017 after 32 years.
As an avid reader, book club was especially important to Marilyn. She loved word search, jigsaw puzzles, the theater, HGTV and was a “charter” member of the TV show Grey’s Anatomy. Marilyn never missed a Thursday night episode! She was actively involved in the Ostomy Association of Minneapolis, Gustavus Adolphus II Women’s Auxiliary and TOPS Club.
Ever the diehard Twins fan, even after a loss, Marilyn quote would be “there are still a lot of games to play”. She was a 25-year season ticket holder for the Minnesota North Stars. Not a lot of attention was paid to the game, it was much more a social event with her friends. Marilyn had a jersey or sweatshirt for all the Minnesota sports teams.
As a faithful servant of the Lord, Marilyn was a long-time member of Peace Lutheran Church and enjoyed being involved in activities at the church. Her favorite, in retirement, was the Quilters. Closest to Marilyn’s heart was faith, family, and friends. She loved participating in her nieces and nephews’ lives; fishing with them at the cabin, traveling to weddings; being a part of all the important milestones. Marilyn took care of her parents, in their shared home, until their deaths. Recently, Marilyn enjoyed Friday pancakes at the OPH with her great nephews.
We will miss her Roadrunner “beep, beeps”, running for the door and yelling “doorbell” on Halloween, “okie dokies”, and “Love you more”.
Marilyn leaves behind her brother Michael (Tammy), sister Marcia (Jim), 2 nieces, 3 nephews, 6 great nieces and nephews. There to meet her in heaven were her mom and dad, Bob and Ruth.
It is with great sadness we say farewell for now, Marilyn.
We love you more.
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My sincerest sympathies, hugs and comfort and prayers are sent to all of you. I was so blessed to have her closely in the last 25 years in my life. She was sunshine, a positive, warm, friendly person to everyone in every situation, loving and loved by everyone including me. We enjoyed many “adventures” together that were interrupted first by Covid, then by the battle with illness that she fought bravely. I was so blessed to have her in my life and miss her terribly. I hope your memories and others such as mine help sustain you until you all meet again.
Marilyn,
You were my work lunch Buddy everyday at 12:00 pm at Deli Express. The conversations we shared were all so precious to us. Those days of 10 plus years never failed our laughter and conversations. You will be so missed and I know you are in peace and free of pain. To Marilyn’s family you will always be in our prayers. Keep the memories of our Dear friend Marilyn in your hearts.
Love,
Mark & Barbra Irrgang
To Marilyn’s Family,
Thank you for sharing her with our Company, she was just a great person who had a smile for everyone. She and I shared birthday years and would have great conversations whenever our paths crossed. May her great memories and spirit live on with you forever. Blessings to you all.
Marilyn was such a sweet person. I very much enjoyed working with her and continued to think of her often after she retired. Marilyn’s family and friends will be in my thoughts and prayers.
So saddened to hear of Marilyn’s passing. She was a treasure to work with and a joy to so many. She will be deeply missed. May you find comfort in the fond memories of her.
I was so sad to hear the news about Marilyn! We worked together for over 30 years at E.A. Sween Co. / Deli Express. I can not remember a time when she didn’t have a big smile and a happy greeting for me or anyone she met at work. She had a great sense of humor and was just a very special person. We will all miss her greatly! My prayers go out to her family as they go through this difficult time! As others have said you may find comfort in all the people that she touched in her life.
I first met Marilyn 28 years ago when she joined TOPS only to discover that we were neighbors living on opposite ends of the same townhome complex. We enjoyed many good times together eating out, going to concerts and musicals and TOPS events. Our last outing was to celebrate my 70th birthday in Oct 2019 at the Chanhassen to see Mama Mia. She was indeed a special person: kind, honest, sincere, friendly and faith filled. I miss her laugh! To Marcia and Michael, thank you for the excellent care you took of your sister her last weeks and months staying with her 24/7. She was blessed to have you as we all were blessed to have her. May she Rest In Peace.
I have known Marilyn since I joined TOPS in the late 90’s. Over the years we have done a number of fun things together including many yearly TOPS weekend trips which were so much fun!! Marilyn had a great sense of humor which she displayed often!! Another outstanding outing was the Paul McCartney concert in August of 2014 at the Twins Ball Park. Phyllis Price was with us as well . It was a GREAT evening!! My husband George met Marilyn as well and over the years, he was able to go to her house to “tweak’ their Grandfather Clock.
All I can say now is, Marilyn has the best seat in the house to watch the Twins!! We will miss her very much.
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I was so sorry to hear about Marilyn. She was such a sweet lady! Prayers for the family during this sad time.