Edwin R. Carlson, age 85 of Byron Center/Grand Rapids, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2013. He is survived by his sons, Jay (Martine) Carlson, John (Kim) Carlson; their mother, Marijane; brother, Wendell (Rosemary) Carlson; sisters, Lorraine Giller, Janice (Normand) Anderson; grandchildren, Joshua, Alec; great grandchildren, Aiden, Madison; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Friday 6-8:00 p.m. at O’Brien-Eggebeen-Gerst Chapel, 3980 Cascade Road, Grand Rapids. Interment Graceland Memorial Park. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider March of Dimes, 3330 Broadmoor SE Ste B, Grand Rapids, MI 49512
