Eloise Carlson

Eloise Poppie Carlson January 15, 1928 - November23, 2011 Our beloved Mother Eloise Poppie Carlson, 83, passed away November 23, 2011. Our Heavenly Father and her husband, Paul, were waiting with loving arms. Eloise was born on January 15, 1928, in Glenns Ferry, Idaho to Catherine Andersen and Frank Poppie. As a young child, her family moved around Idaho following her father as he worked construction jobs. She graduated from Twin Falls High School in 1946. While in high school, she met the love of her life at the skating rink. While he was serving in the Navy during WWII Eloise would wish on her first star that he would come home safely. She married Paul R. Carlson on November 9, 1946, and they enjoyed almost 60 years together. Eloise lived to love and serve her family and friends. You knew you would always be welcome in her home and there was always enough smiles and food for anyone who showed up. Her greatest joys came from spending time with her children and grandchildren attending their games, concerts, plays, and events. She served many years as a Camp Fire Leader, PTA officer, baseball coach, and volunteer for the March of Dimes and Heart Fund. She was a life member of the Women of the Moose and made many friendships. Eloise showed a genuine interest in others, seeing the best in them and positively touching the lives of everyone she knew. Her compassionate listening ear made you feel warm and cared for. She left a legacy of love, kindness and optimism. She delighted in the little things including identifying birds, learning about the solar system, collecting thimbles, sunsets and autumn leaves. She enjoyed going to her cabin at Murphy Hot Springs and many memories were shared there. She even took a float trip down the Middle Fork of the Salmon River when her husband was a river guide. As a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Eloise magnified her many callings including Sunday School teacher, primary counselor, Relief Society Visiting Teacher, Mia Maid teacher and sports director. Eloise is survived by her four daughters: Paula (Bob) Ewers of Murrieta, California, Peggy Choate of Twin Falls, Nancy (Jim) Auclaire of Jerome, and Sue (Bob) Hanchey of Twin Falls; sisters: Faye (Ivan) Stone and Phyllis (Art) Boeker of Jerome and Sally (Ed) Crelly of Oak Harbor, WA; 12 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews that she loved. She was preceded in death by her parents, her step father Lynn M. Parker, her husband Paul, a brother and a great-grandson. While we will deeply miss her, we have confidence that she is moving on to serve others in a better place. A special thanks to Ramona and Steve Farnsworth and staff at Desert Rose Assisted Living for their love and compassion shown to our mother. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. on Monday, November 28th at Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home, 2551 Kimberly Rd., Twin Falls. A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, November 29th at 11:00 a.m. at Sunset Memorial Park in Twin Falls. Those wishing to share memories and condolences may do so at www.magic valleyfuneralhome.com