Raymond Eugene Carlsen passed away peacefully on October 14, 2022, in Payson, Utah. Gene was born to Calvin Ray and Ramona May Asay Carlsen January 14, 1948, in Albany, California and was one of four children.
He graduated from Marina High School in San Leandro, California. Gene went on to enlist in the United States Army and honorably served for seven years. He was a decorated Vietnam war veteran.
Gene earned an associate degree in Administrative Justice from Chabot College in Hayward, California. He also attended Brigham Young University and Utah Valley University and studied computer science. He worked as a computer technician and over the years was employed by Creative Sound Labs, Signetic Semiconductors, and Bill Good Marketing.
He was an outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing and photography. His other interests were computers, electronics, and leather working. He loved his pet birds especially his cockatiels.
Gene was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He received his endowments in the Oakland, California Temple, January 2, 1991.
Gene is survived by his mother, Ramona; his siblings, Ray Lenton Carlsen, Janice Coleen Webster, and Ramona Juanita Christiansen; and many nephews, nieces, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father Calvin.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the doctors, staff, and residents at Mervyn Sharp Bennion Central Utah Veterans Home for their compassion and care. The family would also like to express their gratitude to the nurses and staff of Bristol Hospice for their comforting care.
A graveside service with military honors will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at Payson City Cemetery, 400 North 800 East, Payson, Utah.
The graveside service will be broadcast on the Walker Funeral Home Facebook Page. Please use the following link to join us: www.facebook.com/walkerfuneralhome
3 Condolences for Raymond Eugene Carlsen
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Janice C Webster says
October 19, 2022 at 7:49 amI will always treasure the memories we made together, my brother, my friend. I will miss you until we meet again. Love, your little sis Jan
Todd Minchey says
October 20, 2022 at 2:44 amGene (Raymond Eugene Carlsen) was our neighbor in Emery, and he was the best neighbor and friend one could ever have, he was so generous, loving and kind. Gene and I are fellow veterans who loved sharing experiences from our military service during the Viet Nam War era. He is one of the most patriotic Americans I have ever known, a true fellow warrior for the cause of freedom and liberty in a nation he truly loved. Gene was also true to his God and faithful in his commitment to follow Jesus Christ. We love Gene very much and have missed him dearly since he moved to Payson. Now we know he will be with us again by ministering to us all through the great and perfect strength of his eternal spirit.
All our love and prayers of comfort for Gene’s wonderful family and friends,
Todd and Mark Minchey
Emery, UT
Deborah L.(Carlsen)RoseKosiba says
November 5, 2025 at 9:53 pmGene, I wish we had remained closer all these years. You were a great big brother and so protective of me. I will see you again in heaven. Love Deb