Courtney Carlson, 90, of the Baylor, MT community passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at the Francis Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, MT.
Courtney was born to parents Arthur Carlson and Amy Watkins Carlson on September 2, 1926 in the family home in the Baylor community. He attended school in Baylor and Opheim as a member of the graduating class of 1945.
Courtney married Harriet Ann Edwards of Opheim, MT on November 22, 1947. They settled on the Carlson family farm, where Courtney and Harriet raised four children and actively farmed until they retired in 1989. Courtney continued to live on his farm until his passing.
Courtney was proceeded in death by his wife Harriet, Brother Cecil, and his father and mother, Art and Amy Carlson.
Courtney is survived by his daughters Shari, Vicki and Kathy, and a son, Corey. Courtney also leaves behind 9 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service for Courtney Carlson will be held Monday, July 3, 2017 at 10:00 AM in the Bell Mortuary Chapel in Glasgow, MT, with internment to follow in the Highland Cemetery.
The family requests that donations be directed to the Opheim Ambulance Service.