Richard Carlson, 84, of Smithville, MO passed away, December 14, 2020.

He was born on August 1, 1936 to Theodore and Gerda (Hjalmstrom) Carlson in Red Oak, Iowa. Richard grew up in near Clarinda, Iowa and graduated Shenandoah High School.

On February 2, 1975 he was united in marriage to Diana Kay Vance. After their marriage they lived in Kansas City and in 1986 they moved to Smithville.

Richard and Diana owned and operated Omega Bookstore in Metro North Mall for 25 years. He was a member of the River of Life Church for 30 years and recently a member of the Family Worship Center in Smithville.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Henry Carlson; sisters, Anna Allen, Florence Smith, and Lorene Sunderman; and daughter Deborah Ruth Carlson.

Richard is survived by his wife, Diana; children, Rachel Carlson (Wendi Adams), Philip (Lab) Carlson, and Matthew (Lia) Carlson; grandchildren, Beatrix, Theodore, Izabellah, Edward, Magnolia, and August; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 17th at Family Worship Center, Smithville, MO.

Burial: Second Creek Cemetery, Kansas City, MO.