Carol Carlson

Carol Jean Carlson-Garrison passed away quietly on August 14,2012 at the River Ridge Care Center in Twin Falls, Idaho, from an extended illness.
Carol was born in Twin Falls, Idaho on May 3, 1950 to Robert O. And Jeane T. Carlson.
Carol graduated from Buhl High School in 1968 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Idaho State University.
Carol held a position with the Chamber of Commerce in John Day, Oregon where she met and married the love of her life, Jerry Layne Garrison on November 11, 1989. Later they moved to Boise, Idaho and both of them held positions at Boise State University. Jerry passed away on December 12, 2003 and at this time Carol returned to Buhl and found a position with the Buhl Public Library. She worked there until November of 2009 when her health failed her and forced her to retire.
She is survived by her mother, Jean T. Carlson of Buhl, Idaho and an Aunt, Alice Tilley of Kent, Washington, also her Aunt, Marion Carlson of Twin Falls, Idaho and numerous cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry L. Garrison and her father, Robert O. Carlson.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 am on August 22, 2012 at the Buhl Methodist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Farmer Funeral Chapel, Buhl, Idaho.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Buhl Public Library for the purchase of books.
Carol and Jerry will be laid to rest at a predetermined place, at a later date.
Carol will always be remembered by her family and friends for her ever present smile and her upbeat attitude.