Memorial services for Howard Carlson, 90, of Granger,  formerly of Gowrie will be held on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. at the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Perry, IA. A private family graveside service will be held in the Allison Cemetery at Allison, IA. Visitation will be on Wednesday, October 25 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the church. Online condolences may be sent to carrisfuneralhome.com.

He is survived by his wife, Betty; his two children, Douglas Carlson, Early, IA and Connie Wix, Allison, IA; eleven grandchildren and twenty three great grandchildren. Also surviving are Betty’s three sons, Glen Emery, Paul Emery, and Mark Emery and their families. A sister Irene Beinor, Manteno, IL, and a brother Francis Carlson, Alta, IA, other relatives, and many friends mourn his passing.