Francis "Gene" Eugene Carson

The son of John Francis & Violet Vivian Ferguson-Marchand-Carson, Francis was born Wednesday, November 14, 1951 in the family cabin on Linx Creek, Ferry County, Washington.

A proud member of the Colville Confederated Tribes, Gene held various occupation, including – maintaining the houseboats at Keller’s Marina, as an officer with the Colville Tribal Police and a logger.

Known as a “true caveman”, Gene was never happier than when he was in the out of doors - far from civilization hunting, fishing or just relaxing at “21 Mile” or “Frosty Meadows” campgrounds with his family.

Preceded in death by his father: John Francis Carson; mother: Violet Vivian Ferguson-Marchand-Carson-Seylor; daughters: Lisa Carson and Francine Carson; and siblings: William Marchand, Sharon Marchand, Dena Carson and Debbie Carson; Francis’ legacy lives on through his children: Charity Carson (John Marchand), Donald Carson, Amanda Carson (Zach Mac) and Kristie Weaver; Eleven grandchildren; brothers: Christopher “Kit” Carson, Ronald Carson (Clara), Raymond Carson (“Mo” Milanda) and Robert Marchand (Renae) as well as numerous nephews and nieces.

Francis’ dressing was held at 9:00am, Friday, February 24, 2023 at Strate Funeral Home in Grand Coulee, Washington. His wake began at 7:00pm that evening at St. Michael’s Mission in Inchelium, Washington. Funeral services were at 10:00am, Saturday, February 25, 2023 also at St. Michael’s Mission. His family chose cremation to follow.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.stratefuneral.com for Francis’ family.

Strate Funeral Home of Grand Coulee, WA is caring for his family.