Robert D. Carlson, 44

Robert (Rob) Carlson, 44, went to join his wife in heaven Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011, after a three-year battle with cancer. He is now finally resting peacefully.

Rob was born Jan. 5, 1967, in Ennis, Mont., to Dwain and Karen Carlson. At the age of 21/2, his family moved to the Orofino area, where he grew up, attended school and became a wonderful man. Rob was an avid outdoorsman enjoying camping, hunting, swimming and riding four-wheelers.

Rob worked several jobs during his lifetime, but the last 20 years or so of his life he had worked construction for Paul Pippenger. He loved a challenge and he found that daily in his work.

Rob was preceded in death by his loving wife Laurie, and his older brother, Terry. He leaves behind his children, Ashley, Jeff, Johnny and David; stepchildren Avery and Jennifer Dunaway and Shelby Shelton; father Dwain Carlson of Lewiston; mother and stepfather Roy and Karen Lucas of Columbia Falls, Mont.; three brothers, Rick Carlson of Columbia Falls, Mont., Mike Carlson and John Haight, both of Clarkston; three sisters, Dena Carlson of Clarkston, Jackie LaBlanc of Eureka Ridge, Mont., and Heidi Freemantle of Australia; sister-in-law Peggy Haight; nephews, several grandchildren and many friends.

Rob will be missed greatly. Anybody who knew him knew he was a real character. He had a great sense of humor and could always make you laugh. We will never forget him as he was loved very much by many.

Memorial services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday with a catered meal to follow; both will be at the Orofino United Methodist Church, 337 College Ave.