Melvin Carlson Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Melvin Carlson of Randolph, Kansas, born in Westmoreland, Kansas, who passed away at the age of 76, on July 5, 2022. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Melvin Carlson or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Elvin Leroy and Barbara LaVerna Carlson (Linder); his stepfather Dale Edward Hanson; his wife Linda Sue Russell Groves of Drexel, MO.; and his brother Donald Ray Carlson.

He is survived by: his children, Julie Elaine (Tim) of Independence, Thomas David, David Carlson (Joy) of Randolph, Jessica Boeckman (Joe) of Randolph, Nancy Dobson (Harvey) of Sunman, IN, Tom Groves (Melissa) of Amsterdam, MO, Sara Groves of Manhattan and Elena Nelson (Pete) of Concordia, MO; his sister Peggy Carlson of Randolph; his grandchildren, Jaqix Carlson, Matthew Boeckman (Ashley), Erin Boeckman (Alex Munoz), Justin Phinney (Reba), Seth Carlson, Andrew Dobson, Jacob Dobson (Ali), Katie Skellenger (Nicholas), Joel Rice (Caroline), Edgar Groves, Eric Groves (Halley), Kevin Grubbe, Kyle Grubbe, Laura Welch (Steven), Dillon Groves, Allison Mathis, Delaney Nelson and Kierstin Nelson; his great grandchildren, Hunter Phinney, Bentley Phinney, Addilyn Phinney, Brexlyn Phinney, Brooke Groves and Allison Welch; and his nephew Gregory Clark. He is also survived by other relatives and friends.