Marc Carlson

Marc J. Carlson, 29, Lake Charles, LA, died February 10, 2009. Services will be held at 11:30 am Tuesday at Church of St. Anne, Bismarck, with Rev. Ed Wehner officiating. Burial will be held at 2:00 PM at the North Dakota Veteran’s Cemetery, Mandan. A prayer service will be held on Monday at 7:00 PM at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302 East Divide Ave, Bismarck. Marc Justin Carlson, was born December 18, 1979, in Bottineau, ND. He attended elementary school at Bottineau, ND, Warroad, MN, and Goodrich, ND. He graduated from Bismarck High School in 1998 and went on to graduate from McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA, graduating in 2006 with his degree in wildlife management. Marc was currently employed with the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry as the manager of the coastal and re-vegetation program. Marc entered the US Army in 1998 and was honorably discharged in 2005. His military service includes, Calvary Scout in the US Army, the Louisiana National Guard, and served a tour in Iraq. Marc was an avid fisherman and hunter. He loved the North Dakota lakes and rivers as well as the ocean waters of the Gulf of Mexico. He spent many hours with his little shadow, Anna, the love of this life. He was always amazed at how quickly she learned and how smart she was. Marc had a gift of leadership which he displayed in his military duties and his work. He was gifted with the ability to make friendships with young and old and could carry on conversations for hours. He especially liked to sit with his Grandpa Marvin and reminisce of the ‘old days’! He leaves behind a loving family and a network of friends that extends coast to coast and his circle of military family whom he admired so deeply. He will also be missed by his old pal Scooter. Marc is survived by his wife, Jessica Beverung Carlson, Lake Charles, LA, his daughter, Anna Claire Carlson, Lake Charles, LA; his parents, Cheryl and Ron Kunda, Bismarck, ND, and Ron Carlson, Bottineau, ND; his brother, Aaron Carlson, Bismarck, ND, his sister, Kimberly Carlson, Bismarck, ND; his grandparents, Dominic and Mary Kunda, Laurel, MT; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family. Marc was preceded in death by his uncle, Garry Bullinger; his Grandma and Grandpa Bullinger and his Grandma and Grandpa Carlson.

Marc Carlson

December 18, 1979 - February 10, 2009