Melvin R. Carlsen

1941 ~ 2014

Melvin Rudolph Carlsen, 72, died September 29, 2014 at home after a long struggle with heart disease.

Melvin was born September 30, 1941 in Murray, Utah to Melvin Richard Carlsen and Lizzie Verona Hardcastle. He graduated from Murray High School in 1959 and married Shirley Ann Ertmann on November 20, 1959 in the Salt Lake Temple. He also attended Salt Lake Trade Technical Institute where he earned his journeyman machinist certificate.

Mel was a hardworking business man. He realized his dream of opening his own business, C&F Machine Shop, as well as being a partner in Salt Lake Cable and Harness and was able to support his family for many years. He retired early at age 63 in 2004. He was an active member of the LDS church. Mel spent his spare time bowling, doing yard work, golfing, camping, 4-wheeling and attending Utah Jazz and BYU football games.

Mel is survived by his wife, his children Russ (Stacey) Carlsen, Wendy (Rod Thurber) Carlsen, Cindy Bennett, and Dennis (Janie) Carlsen, 10 grandchildren and one-and-a-half great grandchildren, three sisters, one brother, and one son-in-law, Kelly Bennett. He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother.

A viewing will be held Friday, October 3, 2014 at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway (10600 South), South Jordan, Utah from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 4, 2014 at the South Jordan 3rd Ward, 9750 S. 2200 W. in South Jordan at 11 am, with a viewing prior from 9:30-10:30 am. Interment at Valley View Memorial Park, 4391 W. 4100 S., West Valley City, Utah. Online condolences may be shared at www.jenkins-soffe.com.