William "Bill" Harold Carson

William "Bill" Harold Carson, 78, formerly of La Grande, died Nov. 5 at his home in Lower Perry.

A funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Crossroads Community Church near Pioneer Park.

Bill was born Oct. 25, 1931, to Harold and Minnie Carson of Lower Perry.

Those who knew Bill say he worked hard up to his final day as a volunteer driver for people in need of health care who couldn't transport themselves. Prior to that, he was a truck driver and owned his own business, Inland Sales Company, for many years in the La Grande area.

Bill loved fishing, hunting, pulling his children behind a ski boat, wood cutting and supporting his community and its kids. Those who knew him say he was a large supporter of all activities that had to do with the future - he was always supporting and helping behind the scenes. He could be spotted at any local wrestling event taking place at La Grande High School, or at his grandchildren's sporting, church or music events. His family says Bill took great pride in his grandchildren.

Bill is survived by his wife of 58 years, Twilla; son, Bill and Pat Carson of Summerville; son, Klel and Amy Carson; daughter-in-law, Teresa Carson-Mastrude of

La Grande; and brother, Ron and Bonnie Carson of Meridian, Idaho; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and son, Rick Carson.

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