Jack L. (John) Carson

Jack L. (John) Carson was born on April 8, 1930. Jackie was born in the big farmhouse up on the hill in Hillman, MN. He grew up with his parents and brothers and sisters on the farm by Gotwald's store. He went to grade school in Hillman and to Milaca High School. Jackie went to Minneapolis for college to learn Telegraphy before moving back to tend the farm in Hillman. Jackie married Melva Hron on July 3rd, 1957 at Ascension Catholic Church in Minneapolis. They were blessed with 8 children. Jackie loved his family more than anything, especially dancing with his wife of 67 years. Jackie was a man of faith. Jackie worked at Boos Dental Lab as Dental Ceramist for 25 years. Jackie sold Shaklee products, delivered the Northeaster paper, and worked at various flower shops. Jackie became an avid gardener. He spent his evenings in the yard making magnificent displays of flowers. This is how he acquired the title of the "Midnight Gardener". When the family moved to NE Minneapolis over 30 years ago Jackie established the Quincy Street Gardens and their corner lot too. Jackie died peacefully on Christmas morning 2024. He will be missed by his family and many friends. Our family was blessed to have celebrated Christmas Eve with him one last time. Preceded in death by parents Joseph and Minerva (Bachtel) Carson, sisters LaVerne Preimesberger, RoseMary Preimesberger, brothers Jim, Charles, and Willie, daughter-in-law Shelley Grimes. Survived by wife Melva of 67 years, sister Janet Oliver, children Shannon, Ava, Joe, Jayne (Lenny), Nathan (Katie), Sara, Johnny (Amy), and Molly, grandchildren Blake (Steph), Andy (Katie), Erika, Alyssa, Jamie (David), Fiona (Luc), Carson, Ian, Alex, Zoe, Quinn, Laila, Paige, Ingrid, Jack, Eli, and Greta, great-grandchildren Hunter and Carson, many relatives and friends. Jack generously donated his body to the U of M Anatomy Bequest Program. Gathering of family and friends 4-7 PM, with prayer service 6:30 PM, Friday, January 17 at Washburn-McReavy Hillside Chapel, 2610 19th Ave NE, Mpls., and one hour prior to Mass at church. Memorial Mass 11:00 AM Saturday, January 18 at the Church of the Ascension, 1723 Bryant Ave N, Mpls. Memorials preferred to the family. www.Washburn-McReavy.com Hillside Chapel 612-781-1999

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Jack L. (John) Carson

April 8, 1930 - December 25, 2024

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Jack L. (John) Carson

April 8, 1930 - December 25, 2024

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