Mildred E. Carlson

Mildred Evelyn Carlson, 97, of Grand Forks, ND passed away on June 10, 2019.

 Mildred was born on July 27, 1921.  The daughter of Olaf and Helen (Huus) Erickson.  As a child she went to grade school in Hatton then moved to Grand Forks, ND where she graduated from Central High School.  Mildred worked for S & L until September 1, 1946 when she married Clifton Carlson and moved to a farm near Gilby, ND. 

Mildred was involved in the Grand Forks County Homemakers and was a 4H Leader, which she thoroughly enjoyed.  Clifton and Mildred operated the family farm and Valley Grain Service in Honeyford, ND until Clifton’s death on April 8, 1983.  Mildred remained on the farm for many years before moving to Parkwood Senior Living Center in Grand Forks, ND.  Mildred enjoyed gardening, tending to her flowers, baking and cooking for others, and most importantly spending time with her family.

Mildred is survived by her daughters, Susan (David Schmidt) and Sheila (Mike) Nottestad, and two grandchildren, Michael and Makayla Nottestad, sister-in-law, Shirley Belcher.  Special friends Mike and Kathy Klemisch, Jack and Janet Chatt, many nieces, nephews and numerous relatives and friends. Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband, brother-in-laws, and sister-in-laws. 

Funeral Services will be 10:30 AM Saturday, June 15, 2019 at United Lutheran Church of Grand Forks. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM with a 7:00 PM prayer service at Amundson Funeral Home of Grand Forks. Visitation will continue for the hour before the service in the church. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery of Grand Forks.