Brad Carlson graduated from Washington State University in 1975. After spending many years in the computer business as a sales person and sales manager, he joined the family business in 1987. Currently he is the company President and General Manager, as well as a licensed Funeral Director.

Brad has been actively involved in many outside activities and organizations over the years. He is Past President of the Columbia River Cougar Club, and still enjoys supporting the Cougars in various activities, especially attending football games. He is also Past President of the Washington Interment Association, now called the Washington Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association. He is the Past President of the Vancouver Executives Association. Also, he served for 11 years on the Washington State Funeral Directors, Embalmers and Cemetery Board, as appointed by the Governor, and was elected to the Chair position of that board. Additionally, Brad is past Chair of the Board of the Association of Washington Business, which is a statewide business lobbying group with over 8,500 members. Currently he is serving on the boards of the Historic Trust, Riverview Community Bank, Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital Foundation, Identity Clark County and the Washington State University Foundation.

Brad has been a member of Royal Oaks Country Club since 1999 and joys golfing as much as he can. He has been married to his wonderful wife Mary since 1978, and they have shared a working relationship since 1987. Brad and Mary are very proud of the fact that their daughters, Lindsay and Megan, are now involved in the business extending the family interest in the company to the third generation.

Lindsay has been with Evergreen Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Funeral Chapel and Crematory since February 2006. She attended LaSalle High School in Milwaukie, Oregon. In 2003 she graduated from Washington State University with a degree in Hospitality Business Management and a second degree is Business Management. She has been a licensed Funeral Director since August 2012.  

Lindsay enjoys traveling, concerts and spending time with her friends and family. She is involved in many community service activities and various boards and committees. Lindsay has been married to her husband, P.J., since 2005 and together they have two sons.

Megan has been with Evergreen Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Funeral Chapel and Crematory since June 2005. Along with her sister, Lindsay, she is the third generation to work at EMG. She earned her Funeral Director's license in 2007 and is Vice President of Crematory Operations.  

Megan was born and raised in Vancouver and still lives in Clark County. She is married and has two children. In her free time, Megan enjoys spending time with her family and exploring the Pacific Northwest.

Heather Ransom joined Evergreen Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Funeral Chapel and Crematory in July 2009. She was born in California and raised in Vancouver. She graduated from Fort Vancouver High School and attended Clark College. She has over 27 years of customer service experience.  

Scott has been with Evergreen Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Funeral Chapel and Crematory since September 2007. He is a licensed funeral director and embalmer in both Washington and Oregon. Scott is a 1995 graduate of Mt. Hood Community College with a degree in Funeral Service Education. He started his career in Funeral service in 1991 and has worked in many communities around the state of Washington, Priest River, ID and Ketchikan, AK.

Scott is a member of the Masonic Lodge and Scottish Rite. He has two daughters, Olivia and Madison, and wife Norma and three grandchildren. Scott is huge Oakland Raiders (Las Vegas) fan and he enjoys hunting fishing, camping, hiking and the great outdoors. In the summer of 2009 he climbed to the summit of Mt. St. Helens! He enjoys serving the families of Vancouver and Clark County at a difficult time. 

Erin Chavez joined Evergreen Memorial Gardens in August 2021. Erin was borned and raised in Vancouver, WA, attending Hudson's Bay High School and Clark Community College. In her spare time, Erin enjoys spending time with her family, reading and traveling.

Lo Derrick was born and raised in the coastal charm of Laguna Beach, California but moved to Washington to experience all of the seasons! His father is a dedicated U.S. Marine whose discipline and drive shaped his values. His mother’s career as a Lawyer and her nurturing qualities further pushed him to pursue a meaningful career. Evergreen Memorial Gardens is where Lo discovered a profound passion for the Death Care profession. He fell in love with the opportunity to support others during life’s most delicate moments. Lo's main specialties at Evergreen include Death Certificates, Memorial Designs, & assisting with phone calls! He loves helping families take care of business and creating personalized memories for them.

Lo is a lover of all things music, cats, and boating. Lo is also a nostalgic enthusiast for 80’s culture. But above all, he finds peace and joy in beachside escapes—where the waves meet the shore and life is more magical.

Tyson Eugene Hailey is a Washington-licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer who guides families through loss with calm, precise care. A Newberg native, he brings more than two decades of hands-on caregiving—including 15 years as a Certified Nursing Assistant and eight years as a massage therapist—which shaped his meticulous, dignity-first approach. He completed Mount Hood Community College’s Funeral Service Education program, accelerating the two-year curriculum into one.

At 18, Tyson cared for his terminally ill mother and lost her—an experience that anchors his vocation and informs his commitment to clear communication and compassionate service for every family he serves. Outside of work, he’s a devoted father of two and a proud partner, sharing parenting with his husband.

Devyn was born in Portland, Oregon and joined Evergreen Memorial Gardens in 2021 and has always had a passion for helping others. Putting herself through college right out of highschool while working as an in-home caregiver, her kindness transpired into becoming a funeral director and serving families in need. Devyn works as a licensed Funeral Director and Cremationist. She is truly passionate about her job and loves providing families all the support she can give. 

In her free time, she loves going to the gym, cooking, drawing, painting, going on adventures, peaceful retreats, late night drives and spending time with her friends and family.

Becky has been with Evergreen Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Funeral Chapel and Crematory since October 2006, working as a Funeral Home Administrative Assistant.

She was born in Seattle, grew up in Ridgefield, and graduated from Ridgefield High School.

In her free time, Becky enjoys working in her yard, doing carpentry projects, traveling, and sailing. But more than anything, she loves spending time with her four children and four wonderful grandchildren.

Dee joined Evergreen Memorial Gardens on July 6, 2021 after 25 years in the medical field. She and her husband have lived on their sailboat for the last 9 years. She enjoys hanging out with my family and friends, sailing and traveling...especially abroad.

Kristina serves as an Administrative Assistant and Receptionist at Evergreen Memorial Gardens. She considers it an honor to be the trusted greeter for the front desk, welcoming families and helping them find the support they need. Along with greeting families and visitors, she also completes essential administrative tasks, such as; file preparation, data entry, accepting payments, and communication with hospitals, first responders, families and staff. With a background and education in administrative office, accounting and customer service, she strives to bring both compassion and professionalism to her role.

Tiffanie Graduated from Mortuary school in June of 2022 with full honors and has been with Evergreen since May of 2022. She works as a licensed Funeral Director, Embalmer and Cremationist in Washington State.

She is a mother of 3, dog mom of 2 and a cat mom of 3. Tiffanie enjoys cross stitching, baking, fishing with her dad, reading and adventures with her kids. She is also a strong advocate against domestic violence and child abuse.

She and her family recently purchased their first home, and are enjoying making it their own. Tiffanie is dedicated and passionate about her work and truly enjoys being a part of the team.

Mary is a 1975 graduate of Washington State University. She joined Evergreen Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Funeral Chapel and Crematory in 1987 and works in the business office as Administrative Assistant to her husband, and General Manager, Brad Carlson. Mary receives great joy and satisfaction from working with the families that she serves. She loves to spend time with her family, reading, walking and relaxing in Central Oregon.

Willard J. Carlson Chairman of Evergreen Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Funeral Chapel and Crematory passed away July 3, 2010. His legacy will live on at Evergreen Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Funeral Chapel and Crematory through the many lives he touched. 

He learned the cemetery business as General manager of two large cemeteries in Spokane, Washington in the 1960's. He also spent time working with several small mining companies, as well as for the railroad. During that time he served two terms as PTA President and two terms as President of Kiwanis.

His eldest son, Brad, is President and General Manager of Evergreen Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Funeral Chapel and Crematory. He also has a son Kelly of Redmond, Washington and a daughter Celeste of Vancouver, WA. His wife Norma is active in the community. Will and Norma have 5 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren

During WWII Will enlisted in the Army Air Corp (later the US Air Force) and was airplane commander of the heaviest bomber at that time, the B-24 Liberator and flew 40 missions in the South Pacific as squadron and group leader. He was recognized with the Air Medal and five Oak Leaf Clusters.

Will graduated from a business college in Spokane, Washington and the University of Washington in economics and business. He was a two term President of the Washington Cemetery Association and two term member of the Washington State Cemetery Board appointed by Governor Dan Evans.