Dorothy Iverson

Dorothy Iverson

Des Moines

Dorothy L. Radley Iverson, 87, passed away on December 30, 2011, at Wesley Acres, Des Moines, Ia. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, January 3 at 10:30 a.m. at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Des Moines. Visitation will be held Monday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Merle Hay Funeral Home, 4400 Merle Hay Rd.

Dorothy was born May 19, 1924 in Pulaski, Ia. After moving several times, the family settled in Glidden, Iowa, where Dorothy graduated high school. She then attended American Institute of Business in Des Moines, after which she worked as a bookkeeper. In 1946, Dorothy married Delmar Iverson and moved to Rockford, Il, then to Sioux City, Ia. Dorothy and Delmar had two children, Karen Damerville and Ron Iverson. The family moved back to Des Moines in 1965.

In Des Moines, Dorothy worked for Greater Iowa Life Insurance Company, Continental Western Life Insurance and retired from Employers Modern Life in 1987. She worked as a clerical supervisor and underwriter.

Dorothy loved life and collecting everything from dolls to thimbles to Christmas trees and more, enjoying the socialization of the clubs associated with her treasures and bringing smiles as she shared.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, Bertha and Thurlow Radley; her husband, Delmar Iverson; and son-in-law, Dan Damerville. She leaves behind brother, R. James (Virginia) Radley; her daughter, Karen Damerville; son Ron (Ellen) Iverson; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Memorials may be sent to Wesley Acres Gratuity Fund, 3520 Grand.