Carla Rae Tiernan, age 50, of Albertville passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2019. She was born on September 17, 1969 in St. Paul, MN the daughter of Robert and Arlouene (Ask) Pickett. Carla graduated from Preston-Fountain High School in 1988 and was her families fourth generation to graduate from there. In High School she was a member of the National Honor Society. She also played flute in the high school band, sang in the high school choir and Tapestry group. She played organ and piano for her church during her high school years. Carla graduated from Hamline University in St. Paul in 1992 earning a B.A. Degree in history.
Carla Pickett and Ronald E. Tiernan were united in marriage on September 27, 2008 at Berwood Hill Inn in rural Lanesboro, MN. Carla was employed as a financial analyst for international public relations firm CMGRP, successor firm to Mona, Meyer & McGrath. She was a loving and caring person! Carla enjoyed camping with Ron and their dog Tanner, canoeing in the BWCA, traveling up the North Shore and hanging out with friends and family.
Survived by her loving husband Ron Tiernan; her parents Arlouene and Robert Pickett of Preston, MN; siblings Chris Pickett of Bloomingdale, IL, Colin (Jennifer) Pickett of Preston, MN and Doug Westrom of Rochester, MN; mother-in-law Muriel Tiernan of Albertville; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Rae Eull of St. Michael, Randy (Margie) Tiernan of Andover, Rick Tiernan of San Francisco, CA, Rollie (Renae) Tiernan of Otsego, Roger (Anne) Tiernan of Buffalo, and Russell (Jenny) Tiernan of Sartell; twenty-three nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her grandparents Roy and Persis Ask, Alden and Esther Pickett and by father-in-law Kenneth Tiernan. Visitation for Carla Tiernan will be held on Sunday, September 29, 2019 from 4-8 PM at The Peterson Chapel St. Michael/Albertville Funeral Home . A Celebration of Life will be held in Preston, MN on Saturday, October 12th at 3:00 P.M. at The United Methodist Church with visitation one hour prior to the service. Private interment will be held at a later date at Carimona Cemetery in rural Preston, MN.
My dearest friend Carla. I miss you and will NEVER forget you!! Ron and family, please know you are ALL in my thoughts and prayers.
I would like to express my sincerest condolences. Carla was a special person who was always great to be around. I feel very lucky to have known her. Truly heartbreaking. I have you all in my thoughts and prayers.
I was so saddened to hear the passing of Carla. It is so heartbreaking and I can’t imagine what the family is going through. Only to say it is so heartbreaking. She was such a delight to work with and I have always enjoyed our conversation especially with her great smile. Such a wonderful person! You have my deepest sympathy and my thoughts and prayers go out you and your family.
Juanita
I was so fortunate to work with Carla for many years. She was smart and kind, quiet and caring. She never wanted the spotlight on her, but she was the guiding light to so many. My deepest of sympathies to the Pickett and Tiernan families. I hope there is some comfort in knowing how well loved she was.
The world will never know another Carla – what a light she was! Always generous with her time, patient, and considerate…but she had a wry sense of humor that never failed to surprise and delight. GOD, that woman was funny.
Robert, Arlouene, Ron, and family, our prayers are with you. Carla was such a gift and will be sorely missed. Thank you for sharing her with the world.
Rest in peace dear cousin Carla ❤
You have our thoughts and prayers go to you and your family.
Lots of love from Helene and Cathrine, your cousins from Norway
I am so saddened of the loss of Carla. She was always a calm, smart and witty presence in our workplace. My thoughts and prayers are with Ron and family. She will be missed.
I was so sorry to hear of Carla’s passing. I worked with Carla for many years at CMGRP, and although we had not seen each other for many years, I thought of her often. She was a beautiful person, with a caring heart, and that wonderful warm smile. I lit a vigil candle for her in church this morning, and prayed for her to be at peace, safe in Jesus arms. I will continue praying for healing and peace for the Pickett and Tiernan families.♥️
Carla was one of the strongest women I met. She was always full of light and positive encouragement. I was so fortunate to work on Carla’s team – she was the best leader our group could have had. She will be greatly missed.
Your families are in my continual prayers.
Carla I will miss you a lot. We worked together for more than 12 years and shared stories together about our families and laughed together. I was so lucky to have known Carla and being part of her life. She always understood me and was always willing to help. My deepest sympathy for Arlouene, Robert, Ron and all the family.
Carla you will always be in my thoughts.
My sincerest condolences to the family and friends to the beautiful, kind and smart Carla. I’m so sorry. She was a wonderful person.