IVERSON,
Mary Elaine
(Maiden Name: Bennett)
Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ
>>> Published on Friday, April 3, 2015 <<<
Mary Elaine Iverson of Camarillo, Calif. passed away unexpectedly,
March 26, 2015.
Mary was born to Harvey and Ervida Bennett in Owatonna, Minn., Dec. 3,
1933. She graduated as class salutatorian from Lake Crystal High
School in 1951. She became a registered nurse and married Alder
Iverson in March 1955. They had three children and in 1963 moved to
California when Alder was transferred to the new 3M plant in
Camarillo.
Mary worked for many years at St. John’s Hospital in Oxnard and earned
her Bachelor of Science degree in 1984 from Chapman College.
After retirement in 1991 Mary and Alder moved to Lake Havasu City.
They enjoyed travels in their RV, cruises, casinos visits, and lake
excursions in their boat. There were many delightful visits from their
children and grandchildren. Dear friendships were made and great times
were had in Lake Havasu. In 2012, they returned to live in Camarillo
to be near family.
Mary is survived by her beloved husband, Alder; son, Jeff and wife,
Eileen of Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif.; daughter, Julie Russell and
husband, Sean of Camarillo, Calif.; son, James of Camarillo, Calif.;
(ex)-daughter in law, Donna Iverson of Ventura, Calif.; seven
grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Also surviving is her older
brother, Walter Bennett of Naples, Fla.
A celebration of Mary’s life is planned at 11 a.m. for April 11, at
St. Columba’s Episcopal Church, 1251 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, Calif.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Laundry
Love www.laundrylove.org to ‘honor and reflect our mother’s compassion
for those in need as well as her loving devotion to her family.’ Local
Ventura County efforts can be supported online to an account set up
for Laundry Love at http://www.venturavineyard.org/give/. Specify
Laundry Love.