Joanne Swenson Iverson

1937 - 2017

Iverson, Joanne S. Joanne Swenson Iverson, a long-time resident of the St. Louis County area, died Monday the 17th of April. Born in 1937 in Minneapolis, MN, Joanne received a BA in Business Education from Gustavus Adolphus College in 1959. Joanne worked as a high school Business Teacher and later as an Executive Assistant at Monsanto and Solutia Corporations until she retired. Joanne loved being a mother and was an excellent hostess. She enjoyed playing bridge, hosting dinner parties and attending plays and concerts. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Gary in 1981. She is survived by two daughters, Christine and Betsy. Joanne was a proud grandmother to Charlie and Katy and is survived by: her companion, Harold Gardner. In lieu of flowers, Memorial gifts may be made to Circle of Concern Food Pantry in Valley Park, MO or charity of your choice. Memorial Service will be held in Wayzata, MN at Redeemer Lutheran Church on May 12, 2017. SCHRADER