Obituary of David Ross Carson

David R. Carson, 66 of rural Solon went to be with our Lord on Friday, October 17, 2014, after a lengthy struggle with congestive heart failure.. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 21, 2014, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Solon with the Reverend Timothy Sheedy officiating. There will be a time of visitation at the church one hour prior to the Mass and following the services during a reception in the fellowship hall. Private family graveside services will be at St. Mary's Cemetery in Solon. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be given in Dave's memory to Iowa City Hospice. David Ross Carson was born December 8, 1947, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City the son of Ross C. and Margaret (Fuhrmeister) Carson. Following graduation from Regina High School, he began his career on the farm, his life's passion and second love. His first being his wife, Maureen whom he had been married to for over 43 years, and their family! Dave was a man of the soil, and all that came with being a farmer. He especially appreciated raising cattle, nurturing them from birth to market. Dave loved the outdoors in so many other ways too, an avid hunter, fisherman, loved family pinics and bonfires. He had that quick wit and great sense of humor, and was even good in the kitchen as he enjoyed cooking for family and friends! His family includes his wife; Maureen; daughters and their husbands, Michelle and Roger Edwards of Iowa City; and Amy and Charlie Trachta of Martelle; son and his wife, Travis and Heather Carson of Solon; grandchildren, Kelly and Megan Edwards, Josh, Mathew and Ashley Trachta, Ross Carson and Colton Hansel; brother and his wife, Russell and Shirley Carson of Solon; nieces, Jean (Steve) Wilson of Iowa City, Cindy (Craig) Walker of West Branch, Valerie (Phil) Hughes of Lovilia; nephews, Terry (Cindy) Carson of Fairfax, and Rodney (Becky) Stanfield of Ridgebury, PA. He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Joyce Stanfield. Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service of Iowa City is caring for Dave's family and his services.