Carlson Craig R., 43, born September 8, 1958, Minneapolis, MN, died February 15, 2002. Survived by his grandmother, Marie T. Carlson, Fridley, MN; father, Richard A. Carlson, Orono, MN; mother, Lois Alene Carlson, Aurora, CO; Marie E. Carlson, wife of 12 years, Brooklyn Park, MN; brother, Richard A. Carlson (Rick), Minneapolis, MN; sister, Sandra L. (Carlson) Waldron, Mesa, AZ; brother, Jason R. Carlson, Seattle, WA, sister, Erin M. Carlson, Plymouth, MN; 3 nieces, one nephew, aunts, uncles and numerous cousins. He graduated from Edina East High School, Edina, MN, and attended college at Ft. Lewis, Durango, CO, and the University of Minnesota, Duluth. He was a very skilled craftsman and musician. We already miss his sweet heart and soft-spoken manner. He will be dearly missed by all. He lives in our hearts and will never be forgotten. May death be his doorway to eternal peace. Private services. Cremation Society of MN 612-875-2435