Wallace John Carlson died April 3 in Federal Way. He was 87.

He was born Dec. 11, 1917 in Theif River Falls, Minn. After retirement, he enjoyed traveling with his wife in their motorhome, and residing at Palisades at Dash Point.

Survivors include his wife, Alice; son, Richard Carlson; daughter Susan Horan; and four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

A memorial Mass will be conducted at 1 p.m. April 14 at St. Philomena Catholic Church, 1790 S. 222nd St., Des Moines.

The family suggests that charitable donations can be made to St. Francis Hospital.