Carlson, Ervin A., age 87, went to live forever in the presence of the lord he loved on Sept. 26, 2005. A gracious, kind hearted and loving servant of Christ, Ervin faithfully served Bethesda Church as Sunday school superintendent, boardmember and choir member. He was a member for over 80 years. Member of MN Sunday school Assoc. and former President of Western Oil & Fuel and Riverway. Ervin was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Helen. Survived by children, Dr. James (Karen) Carlson of Grand Rapids, MI and Judy (Gary) Jones of Vero Beach, FL; 6 grandchildren will miss him greatly; 11 great-grandchildren; nieces & nephews. Visitation will be Wednesday 5-8PM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S. and 1/2 hour before service. Service will be Thursday, 11AM, Bethesda Church, 2600 E. 38th St. Interment Ft. Snelling. Memorials preferred to Bethesda Church.