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Jo Iverson Obituary
Urbandale
Jo Ellen Iverson, 65, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 26, 2017. A visitation will be held from 5:00 - 6:30 pm, Monday, May 29, 2017 at Iles Westover Chapel, followed by a Celebration of Life beginning at 6:30 pm. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 am, Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at Otis Grove Cemetery in Dows, Iowa. A luncheon will follow at the legion hall in Dows.
Jo was born on July 13, 1951 in Mason City, Iowa the daughter of Stewart and Evalyn Iverson. She graduated from Dows High School in 1969, and attended ICCC in Fort Dodge and the American Institute of Business in Des Moines. She worked as a bookkeeper for several companies in the Des Moines area. She also worked part time for Iles Funeral Home for 40 years.
Jo was a member of St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Urbandale and American Legion Auxiliary in Dows. She was passionate in her volunteer work with Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, Komen Race for the Cure and Alzheimer's Association.
Jo Ellen is survived by her siblings, Roger Iverson of Dows, Anna Marie Pulliam of Waukee, Georgina Iverson of Alden and Stewart (Vicki) Iverson, Jr. of Clarion; nieces and nephews, Shelley (Shawn) Finnel, Stewart Iverson, III, Stephanie (Hammie) Girard, Jason Pulliam and Chad (Melanie) Bortell; great nieces and nephews, Tate, Ryan, Alec, Ellen, Avery, Mikaela, Taylor and Blake. She was preceded in death by her parents; aunt and uncle, Hank and Audrey Iverson; brother-in-law, Dennis Doyle and sister-in-law, Jean Iverson.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Legion in Dows or an organization of donor's choice.
Her family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to her close circle of friends, as well as Dr. Lair and Dr. Martens and their staff for their compassion and excellent care over the years.
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Cheri Tefft
June 1, 2017
RIP Jo - So sorry to hear of her passing. She was a wonderful person and I' m privileged to have had the chance to know her.
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Nan Dickson
May 29, 2017
Jo and I became friends over 40 years ago in Dows, when I was teaching there. My students told me I should meet Jo, as she and I were a lot alike! That started a friendship that survived the test of time. She and I both had severe illnesses that we could share, and realized the pain it caused our families. When we were in Iowa at Christmas we shared a wonderful meal at Noah's Ark, and lots of laughs. When I spoke to her a couple of weeks ago, she shared the challenges she was facing, and how she wanted to handle them. I told her is was her decision. I know that she reached that decision with God in her life.
I send my love and prayers to your family, Roger, Anne, Georgina, and Stewart--as well as the many nieces and nephews that she loved dearly. I know you are all much happier for having shared Jo's life.
With much love, Bob & Nan (Merriam) Dickson
Steve Limke
May 28, 2017
I'm very saddened with the news of Jo's passing. I didn't know Jo very long but in the short time she was a part of my life, I can attest that Jo was one of the most compassionate people that I've had the privilege of knowing. In the past few years, Jo was my parents' guardian angel. She lived across the street from them and provided support and comfort in innumerable ways. She constantly checked in on them which gave them a sense of security. She'd do anything they needed or even just to say a quick hello. It didn't matter what day or time it was, even dealing with her own ails, Jo would always give of herself. I'm lucky to have known her and I'm eternally grateful for everything she did. I'm going to miss her.
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