Stewart Michael Carlson, age 59, of Helena went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 15, 2015 after a courageous battle against lung cancer.
He was born the second child of Henry Arthur and Olga Carlson on May 24, 1956 in Orange New Jersey. Stewart moved to Helena in 1990 where he worked and raised his two sons Michael and Gabe. Stewart recently retired from the government where he served as a federal agent for 30 years. Stewart met and married Rene Dupuis Carlson. They lived in East Helena. Stewart touched the lives of everyone around him. He was an avid shooter and car enthusiast.
Stewart was preceded in death by his father, two grandmothers, and two grandfathers.
Survivors include his wife, Rene Dupuis Carlson of East Helena, MT; sons Michael and Gabe; step daughter Brandy Dupuis; mother Olga Carlson of New York; brothers, Alan and his wife Gail Carlson and their three daughters Lindsey, Ashley, and Christine of Pennsylvania, Gregg Carlson and wife Susan and their daughters, Caitlin, husband Spencer and their daughter Evelyn, Katherine of Salt Lake City, UT.
Stewart was a loving husband, son, father, brother and friend who will be dearly missed. He lived his life as Christ wanted us to by always being there in time of need for his friends and family. He will be remembered as a person who helped all and bought all a breakfast or lunch. Stewart lived life as an example we all should follow, with kindness and love and always there to help a friend.
No funeral services will be held as per Stewart’s wishes.
In lieu of memorials Stewart would have wanted you to buy someone lunch as he did for so many.
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Shawn McMillion says
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the Carlson family at this time. Stewie was an incredible brother-in-law who adored and cherished his second wife and his two sons. Knowing he is with our Savior and at peace is my only consolation and his family remains in my prayers for God’s comfort.
Roxanne LaRoque says
I’m so sorry for your loss Renee.
Michael Carlson says
My Father Stewart M Carlson was a Hero to the people and the community great and small. No task or problem was impossible for him to accomplish, if something needing doing he could do it no matter the task. We will all miss you for the world is a little less great now that you’ve moved on to bigger and better things.
Heather Higgins says
Oh, I am so sorry to hear of Stewie’s passing. I worked for him at INS for 3 years. All I can say is, he was a wonderful man, full of love and laughter for all. He helped me through some really tough life decisions and I will be forever grateful. To his boys, please remember your father fondly. He loved you more than life itself. He was proud of you! May warm memories comfort you in this time of sorrow.
Don Whitney (and Patty) says
Stuart worked for me for many years at INS. He was always a joy to work with and I know very few people who were always as willing to help others, both on the job and off, as Stu. After I retired and moved on to other vetures, Stu and I would occasionally see each other and discuss what we wanted to do “when we grew up.” Yours was cut way to short Stu. Our thoughts to the Carlson family.
Scott Swingley says
I am very fortunate to have counted Stu as one of my good friends.I have known few men of his caliber. I will miss our conversations over a cup of coffee, discussing firearms as well as many other subjects that Stu knew so well. A truly great man has passed but he won’t be forgotten. I miss you my friend.
Scott Swingley
Carl and Marie Engstedt says
Dear Renee and the Carlson family,
We were so sorry to learn of Stew’s passing. We will miss our chemo buddy. When Stew and I worked together at INS/DHS he was always such a joy to work with. Stew loved you Renee and the boys with all of his heart. He always smiled when he talked about you guys. Thank you for loving and caring for him so deeply. You are all in our prayers.
Marie and Carl
Alan Puckett says
The purpose of life is the perfection of the soul. Stewie left us so soon because he had accomplished that goal and earned the right to move on. Stewie has the best soul any of us will ever know.
Loa Roman says
To the Stewart Carlson family,
I am so sorry to hear of Stewie’s passing. He was a joy to work with for lots of years. I am so glad I was able to see him last July and meet you Renee. Stewie always had a big smile for everyone he was around and good “words of wisdom” for all of us. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.
Tami Kauffman says
Carlson family,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. I enjoyed working with Stewart at DHS for many years. He was a very kind man who would do anything for anyone and will be greatly missed.
Tami Kauffman
Rick Shanks says
I knew Stu from INS days I worked in Idaho Falls. Stu was the rock in the Helena office, when not very pleasant people stirred up dissension, always a kind word of encouragement no matter what. Will always remember him fondly, buying someone lunch tomorrow.
Donald R. McDole, says
I first met Stu on the telephone when I was the SDDO at the I&NS Detention Center in Laredo when he would call down looking for bed space for a detainee. Later I had the honor to know and work with Stewart when I was the SSA in Boise, part of the Helena DO. Stewart was a very dedicated and respected Deportation Officer. At one time he was the only Deportation Officer in the entire District. When we had large scale operations Stu would always lean us his hand in processing of the arrested aliens and his helping hand to remove our detainees. He will be greatly missed. Stewart brought me lunch on numerous occasions when he was detailed to Boise. Thanks Stew and may you rest in peace my friend. I will buy somebody lunch tomorrow. Vaya con Dios. Go with God. We will meet again my friend. May God be with the family during their sorrow and grief.
Mike Magee says
Wow, he was such a nice guy. He was in my Border Patrol class or maybe it was my Journeyman Deportation Officer class, I’m getting old. I do remember him best from when I was detailed up to Helena for a few days to do some LMR training. We both remembered each other from before, but I’m certain he would have just as hospitable to any other visiting Deportations Officer. He toke good care of me while airways in Helena. When had time one day he even took me out in the mountains to show me why they called it Big Sky Country, there were some beautiful views. I remember we both had the same middle name, Michael. He told me he named his son Michael, but not after him, but after the Archangel Michael. The man I new was a very good Deportation Officer. May God hold you in his arms, Stewart, and hold and protect your family. Rest in peace my old colleague, you left us far too early..
Lance Tyler says
I had the honor of meeting Stew a few times when he came down to Denver for work, and spoke with him many times on the phone. He was a pleasure to be around and talk to. Sincerest condolences to the Carlson family.
Rick Cannada says
I had the pleasure of knowing Stew for almost eleven years with my work in the Helena MT office of DHS/ICE. Stew was a great person to work with, and his sense of humor always brought a laugh and smile to me and the rest of the office. I can honestly say there never a cross word between us. I had a lot of respect for Stew. When he met Renee and fell in love with her and then marriage. He was the happiest I had ever seen him. When we talked about Renee, he would get a sparkle in his eyes and a big grin and smile. He loved his sons Michael and Gabe and was very proud of them. You could tell when we talked about his sons. I couldn’t under what why a man who was so liked and respected had to leave us so early. He found love for his beautiful bride and always loved his sons. I can only guess God had plans for him in ways we cannot comprehend. Stew I miss you and my condolences to Renee and Stew’s sons Michael and Gabe.
Jim McDaniel says
I had the honor & privilege of calling Stew my friend over the past 20 years. A better man, I’ve never known. Stew never had a bad word to say about anyone, even those whom mistreated him. Over the years, Stew has been like family to us & he will be missed dearly. Rest easy Brother, We love you, miss you & we’ll see you again in the next life.
Jim, Terressa & Jimmy McDaniel
Erasmo Ruiz Jr says
Stew was one of my trainee Agents while in Freer, Texas. He was indeed an excellent trainee Agent very intelligent, patient, and overall a very good friend that will be missed by myself and family. Now GOD has a new Agent with which to fight off evil. Stew may you Rest in Peace my Brother!!
George Ramirez says
Stewart was a law enforcement brother, class mate, friend, and partner who will be missed by many! You served your country well my brother, now go with God and rest in peace. EOW.
MR Carlson says
Daddy, I have loved you for all of my adult life and my heart is broken at your passing, God Bless Your Soul . . . please kiss Baby George and Baby Greg, our angels now have their daddy all to themselves. Mrs. Carlson thank you for all your love and devotion to Stewart Michael Christopher, Michael Christopher and Gabriel George. I love my family and pray for them daily. A mass will be said for Stewart here in NY. Granddaddy, Auntie and the rest of the family send their condolences. He was loved by all and we will grieve his loss.
Kisses, Mommy
Williams Family says
Condolences to the Carlson family. May Jehovah the “God of Comfort” bring you comfort and peace at this difficult time (2 Corinthians 1:3 & 4). Your family are in our prayers.
Gabe Carlson says
Thank you all for sharing memory’s of our father. It has taken me quite a long time to work up the courage to go to this site. I cant express how much I appreciate so many expressing love for our father. This tragedy has been the greatest struggle of my life I thank you for your prayers in mikeys and my own time of need. We all may have cried at his passing but I know the angels sang when they welcomed him to the pearly gates. The new sheriff came to heaven on August 15th. My father was a truly incredible man. Ive not once met one like him. I believe I can say our father, was and always will be Michael and my hero.
Michael and I will continue to live our fathers examples, teachings and continue to pass on his traits to our own children one day. He looks after all of us still as if he never left.
The world became a little darker with his passing.
I love you dad.
Sincerely Gabriel Carlson
Josh Browning says
Stewie was one of the kindest and most generous people I had the pleasure of knowing. Every time i spent the night at his home or went over to hang out with Gabe, stew always made me feel like i was welcome and apart of the family. He is deeply missed and a wonderful human who went far to soon i love ya stewie and thanks for the memories.
Joshua Browning
MaryAnn Alexander says
As I write this my tears are falling. Due to my divorce from his uncle Arnold Morel his mom’s brother I lost contact with Him. We had a special bond as he confided in me when he was growing up on many things he didn’t feel comfortable talking about to anyone else. I treasure a letter he sent me when I was going through a bad time. Stu was always a loving,caring person. I’m so sorry I didn’t get to know his family. He died way too young. As my mom said “only the good die young”. I’m so happy that he had a loving family and a happy life. My sincerest condolences to his wife and children. Stu I love you my dear nephew and regret the years we lost touch. Love always Aunt MaryAnn