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John Dean Carlson, 64

| August 23, 2010 12:55 PM

John Dean Carlson passed away Sunday, Aug. 8, 2010, in Moscow, from complications of COPD.

John was born Dec. 29, 1945, in Spokane, Wash., to Roy H. Carlson and Louise J. (Mott) Carlson. He attended Pinehurst Grade School and graduated from Kellogg Senior High School.

John worked at Bunker Hill Mining and Smelting Co. for approximately 14 years in the old roasters and the acid plant. After leaving Bunker Hill he tried logging for several years as an independent logger, hauling logs to the local mills with a self-loading truck. Suffering from congenital hip disorder, John changed professions and attended college at North Idaho College and graduated from the University of Idaho majoring in psychology. He worked as a CD counselor and at the prison in Orofino.

John enjoyed hunting and fishing and the out of doors. His passion and joy was his farm in Deary, where he and his two dog companions (Sweetie and Posie) were the happiest. He regularly attended church in Deary, Moscow and wherever his travels took him.

John is survived by daughter, Lori Ann Bermel; son Edward Carlson; sisters Caroline Huber of Pinehurst, Audrey Hakala of Coeur d'Alene and brother Stanley (Pat) Carlson of Pinehurst.

He is predeceased by his parents and brother Roy Alan Carlson.

Memorials may be made to Bridges of Hope, Radio Ministries or the charity of your choice.

Short's Funeral Chapel in Moscow was in charge of cremation. Online condolences may be left at www.shortsfuneralchapel.net.