Roy Carlson beloved husband of Bonnie-Jean Muir of the Yorkton district passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2016 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre. He was seventy years of age. Roy was born December 8, 1945 in Swift Current, SK to Bernice (Wills) and Carl Carlson. He was the 2nd youngest of 5 children. Roy attended Elmwood Elementary school and later Beatty collegiate and finished his high school via correspondence classes. He worked in the oil fields near Swift Current and would eventually obtain his apprenticeship in welding through Kelsey Collegiate in Saskatoon. In 1969 Roy joined the Canadian military and served in Borden, MB, Baden, Germany, Ottawa, ON and Calgary, AB. In 1983 Roy received the Governor General's award in Nursing and left the military with the rank of Sergeant. Roy continued his education in nursing taking classes through the University of Saskatchewan and finishing his master's degree with McMaster University. Roy finished his schooling when he obtained his Registered Nurse Practioner designation and continued in that field until he retired in 2008. Roy married his wife Bonnie-Jean in 1992 and moved to Yorkton in 1994. Together they would raise cattle and German Shepherd dogs while commuting from reserves in Saskatchewan and later Ontario. Roy loved his time in the north serving as Nurse in Charge in Pelican Narrows, Cumberland House, Norway Bay, Pikangikum and Poplar Hill. For holidays he would work in Nunavut, Arizona and Texas. He was dedicated to his field, serving on the health care reform board and mentoring younger nurses in the field. Roy loved working on the farm, fixing fences, breaking horses and working with the cattle. His love of farming came at a young age as he would spend his summers helping on his uncle's farm. When he wasn't busy helping his uncle, he could usually be found getting into trouble with his sisters, or out in the skating rink with the neighbourhood kids for an impromptu hockey game. Although he never excelled in sports, he loved the Toronto Maple Leafs and Saskatchewan Roughriders and never missed watching a game. Roy is lovingly remembered by his wife Bonnie-Jean Muir, his children Timothy Carlson, David Muir and Erin (Muir) Clifford and her husband Rob & their children Rhyen and Rochelle Clifford, his sisters Grace Dix of Beaverdale, AB and Laverne Karlsen of Dauphin, MB. His mother-in-law, Joyce Muir and sister-in-law Carol LaPaire both of Yorkton, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Roy was predeceased by his parents, Carl and Bernice (Wills) Carlson, sisters; Maxine Dahl and Marlene Carlson, both of Saskatoon, brother-in-law, Verlynn Dahl, father-in-law Leslie Muir and brother-in-law, Grant Muir. Funeral Services were held on Friday, March 10, 2016 from Westview United Church in Yorkton with Rev. Deborah Smith officiating. Roy's daughter, Erin piped 'Amazing Grace' as the processional. A tribute and words of remembrance were given by Roy's sister, Laverne Karlsen. The organist, Laurene Jemieff led the congregation in the singing of the hymns 'Come In and Sit Down', 'What A Friend' and 'Lord of the Dance'. Special music 'Lay Down' by Ella Henderson was played as the recessional. Interment was in the Orkney Cemetery with Roy's children, Timothy, David and Erin serving as the urn bearers. Memorials in Roy's name may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or to the Orkney Historical Society, c/o Mr. Ken Norman, 83 4th Ave. N., Yorkton, S3N 1A4 as gifts of remembrance. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com.
