Wendy Joanne Carlson, 60, of Great Falls, went to be with the Lord on December 17, 2019. Her memorial service will be held at O’Connor Memorial Chapel on January 4, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. Wendy was born on September 11, 1959, to John and Marcia Carlson, in Thief River Falls, MN. She was one of six children. The familymoved to Great Falls, where her father was stationed with the Air Force. Wendy attended C.M. Russell High School and later earned her associate degree in accounting. Wendy loved fishing,camping, and cooking. She was an amazing seamstress and baker. She loved spending time with her family and friends. She was a hardworking woman with a beautiful soul.She was kind, generous, loving, and caring. Wendy is survived by siblings, Gary (Sue) Carlson, Wayne (Nora) Carlson, Gail (Brian) O’Reilly, Kevin (Tamara) Carlson, Alan Carlson; children, Tiffany (Dave) Cloninger, Robin Gardipee, George Gardipee, Charlene Gardipee, Weston Gardipee; grandchildren, Saige, Jaclyn, Lacey, Amara, Kailey, and Anabella.