Carlson, Arlene V. Age 75, of Andover, passed away May 26, 2012 surrounded by her family. She was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend and neighbor. She was preceded in death by her parents, Katherine and Mark Meier; sister, Delores; and brothers, Robert, Harrison and Mark, Jr. Survived by her husband of 57 years, Richard; children, Rich and his sons Dustin and Dalton, Cathy (Jim) Smiley and their daughter Brianna, Tom (Wendy), Tim (Cynthia) and his daughters Kelsie, Corbin and McKenzie, Kelly (Ric) Riebe and their daughters Sydney and Samantha, Kristy (Kraig) Stumo and their children Konner and Kayla; sisters, Ethel Larson and Arliss Meier; brother, Duane Meier; and many other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, 12:00 noon at St. Stephen's Catholic Church, 525 Jackson St., Anoka with visitation one hour prior. Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home Andover 763-767-7373 thurston-deshaw.com