Gary Richard Carlson, 79, passed away into his heavenly home the early morning of August 5th, 2021. Gary was born on September 5th, 1941 in Modesto, California and resided in Ripon, California. He was a farmer and loved tending to his almond orchard.
Gary worked at The Ripon Egg Company, Weststeyn Farms and in his own almond orchard. He was known as a hardworking man, always on time for work or family gatherings, and liked to keep things organized. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
Gary is survived by the love of his life, Dolores Carlson, to whom he was married for 56 years. He leaves behind his daughter, Sheri Heinrich, son Michael Carlson and daughter-in-law Patti Carlson. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Kristin Heinrich, Brandon and Myra Heinrich, Melissa Heinrich and fiancé Donnie King. He was also blessed with one great-grandchild, Lyla Heinrich. Gary is survived by his brother, Ken Carlson, sister Kathy and husband Kent Tanaka along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Bernice Carlson, sister, Gayl Nelson, son-in-law, Randy Heinrich and granddaughter, Sarah Flink. His final resting place is at Ripon Cemetery.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 11, at Ripon Cemetery. Remembrances may be made to Ripon Fire Department, 142 S. Stockton Ave., Ripon, CA 95366 or Stanford Cancer Center, 485 Broadway 4th Floor, Redwood City, CA 94063.
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Manteca (Calif.) Bulletin
Saturday, August 21, 2021