Violet Jane Iverson, age 96, of Kiester, MN, died Tuesday, August 26, 2014 surrounded by her family at St. John's Lutheran Home in Albert Lea. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, August 30, 2014 at 2:00 PM, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Kiester. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Pastor Katie Pals will officiate and interment will be in Our Savior's Lutheran Cemetery in Kiester. Please see www.brussheitner.com to leave online condolences. Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home of Wells is in charge of arrangements.
Violet was born June 14, 1918, in Kiester Twp., Faribault Co., MN, the daughter of Thomas A. and Julia (Jelle) Eilertson. She graduated high school in 1936, and attended Waldorf College. She then worked at the Kiester Bank for 7 years. She was united in marriage to Elmo Maynard Iverson March 11, 1944 at Trinity Lutheran Church, rural Kiester. To this union three children were born. Violet was one of the founding board members of the Faribault County Red Cross, and the chairman in 1997; as well as a member of the Kiester Legion Auxiliary and Kiester Fireman's Auxiliary. She was a 50 year member of Faribault County Extension Group. She also served as the first female school board member (1970-1979) at Kiester School District #222, giving Jane her high school diploma. Violet was the parish secretary for 29 years (9/1968-2/1997) at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, where she was a member and active in WELCA. Remembering Violet for her gift of hospitality for anyone; from a cup of coffee and cookie to a meal for those who were in need of company. Violet was faithful at remembering and celebrating birthdays of family and friends by baking, hosting or sending birthday greetings. Remembering Violet as perseverant, loyal, dedicated, organized and as a feisty woman who enriched the lives of family and friends.
Violet is survived by 3 children: Earl (Cynthia) Iverson of Kiester, Thomas Iverson (Diane Hoffbauer of Anchorage, AK) of Eden Prairie, MN, and Jane Iverson of Eagan; 5 grandchildren: Ryan (Jessica) Iverson of Olathe, KS, Kristin (Eric) Weckwerth of Rochester, MN, Cole (Calista) Iverson of Witchita, KS, Justin Iverson of Eden Prairie, and Leah Iverson of Tuscon, AZ; 5 great-grandchildren Reid, Brennan and Kate Weckwerth, and Elizabeth and Luke Iverson; brother Jerald (Mardelle) Eilertson of Bricelyn; and many nieces, nephews and their families.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Elmo in 1984, siblings: Agnes Jacobson (2003), Olina Gudal (1973), Evangeline Flo (1990), fraternal twin, Viola Rye (2006), Edward Eilertson (2007), LaMar Eilertson (1970), and niece Kathryn Eilertson (2008).
Memorials preferred by family to: Faribault County Red Cross Chapter, Interfaith Caregivers, Crossroads Community Hospice or Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Kiester.
Violet was born June 14, 1918, in Kiester Twp., Faribault Co., MN, the daughter of Thomas A. and Julia (Jelle) Eilertson. She graduated high school in 1936, and attended Waldorf College. She then worked at the Kiester Bank for 7 years. She was united in marriage to Elmo Maynard Iverson March 11, 1944 at Trinity Lutheran Church, rural Kiester. To this union three children were born. Violet was one of the founding board members of the Faribault County Red Cross, and the chairman in 1997; as well as a member of the Kiester Legion Auxiliary and Kiester Fireman's Auxiliary. She was a 50 year member of Faribault County Extension Group. She also served as the first female school board member (1970-1979) at Kiester School District #222, giving Jane her high school diploma. Violet was the parish secretary for 29 years (9/1968-2/1997) at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, where she was a member and active in WELCA. Remembering Violet for her gift of hospitality for anyone; from a cup of coffee and cookie to a meal for those who were in need of company. Violet was faithful at remembering and celebrating birthdays of family and friends by baking, hosting or sending birthday greetings. Remembering Violet as perseverant, loyal, dedicated, organized and as a feisty woman who enriched the lives of family and friends.
Violet is survived by 3 children: Earl (Cynthia) Iverson of Kiester, Thomas Iverson (Diane Hoffbauer of Anchorage, AK) of Eden Prairie, MN, and Jane Iverson of Eagan; 5 grandchildren: Ryan (Jessica) Iverson of Olathe, KS, Kristin (Eric) Weckwerth of Rochester, MN, Cole (Calista) Iverson of Witchita, KS, Justin Iverson of Eden Prairie, and Leah Iverson of Tuscon, AZ; 5 great-grandchildren Reid, Brennan and Kate Weckwerth, and Elizabeth and Luke Iverson; brother Jerald (Mardelle) Eilertson of Bricelyn; and many nieces, nephews and their families.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Elmo in 1984, siblings: Agnes Jacobson (2003), Olina Gudal (1973), Evangeline Flo (1990), fraternal twin, Viola Rye (2006), Edward Eilertson (2007), LaMar Eilertson (1970), and niece Kathryn Eilertson (2008).
Memorials preferred by family to: Faribault County Red Cross Chapter, Interfaith Caregivers, Crossroads Community Hospice or Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Kiester.
Violet Jane Iverson, age 96, of Kiester, MN, died Tuesday, August 26, 2014 surrounded by her family at St. John's Lutheran Home in Albert Lea. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, August 30, 2014 at 2:00 PM, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Kiester. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Pastor Katie Pals will officiate and interment will be in Our Savior's Lutheran Cemetery in Kiester. Please see www.brussheitner.com to leave online condolences. Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home of Wells is in charge of arrangements.
Violet was born June 14, 1918, in Kiester Twp., Faribault Co., MN, the daughter of Thomas A. and Julia (Jelle) Eilertson. She graduated high school in 1936, and attended Waldorf College. She then worked at the Kiester Bank for 7 years. She was united in marriage to Elmo Maynard Iverson March 11, 1944 at Trinity Lutheran Church, rural Kiester. To this union three children were born. Violet was one of the founding board members of the Faribault County Red Cross, and the chairman in 1997; as well as a member of the Kiester Legion Auxiliary and Kiester Fireman's Auxiliary. She was a 50 year member of Faribault County Extension Group. She also served as the first female school board member (1970-1979) at Kiester School District #222, giving Jane her high school diploma. Violet was the parish secretary for 29 years (9/1968-2/1997) at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, where she was a member and active in WELCA. Remembering Violet for her gift of hospitality for anyone; from a cup of coffee and cookie to a meal for those who were in need of company. Violet was faithful at remembering and celebrating birthdays of family and friends by baking, hosting or sending birthday greetings. Remembering Violet as perseverant, loyal, dedicated, organized and as a feisty woman who enriched the lives of family and friends.
Violet is survived by 3 children: Earl (Cynthia) Iverson of Kiester, Thomas Iverson (Diane Hoffbauer of Anchorage, AK) of Eden Prairie, MN, and Jane Iverson of Eagan; 5 grandchildren: Ryan (Jessica) Iverson of Olathe, KS, Kristin (Eric) Weckwerth of Rochester, MN, Cole (Calista) Iverson of Witchita, KS, Justin Iverson of Eden Prairie, and Leah Iverson of Tuscon, AZ; 5 great-grandchildren Reid, Brennan and Kate Weckwerth, and Elizabeth and Luke Iverson; brother Jerald (Mardelle) Eilertson of Bricelyn; and many nieces, nephews and their families.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Elmo in 1984, siblings: Agnes Jacobson (2003), Olina Gudal (1973), Evangeline Flo (1990), fraternal twin, Viola Rye (2006), Edward Eilertson (2007), LaMar Eilertson (1970), and niece Kathryn Eilertson (2008).
Memorials preferred by family to: Faribault County Red Cross Chapter, Interfaith Caregivers, Crossroads Community Hospice or Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Kiester.
Violet was born June 14, 1918, in Kiester Twp., Faribault Co., MN, the daughter of Thomas A. and Julia (Jelle) Eilertson. She graduated high school in 1936, and attended Waldorf College. She then worked at the Kiester Bank for 7 years. She was united in marriage to Elmo Maynard Iverson March 11, 1944 at Trinity Lutheran Church, rural Kiester. To this union three children were born. Violet was one of the founding board members of the Faribault County Red Cross, and the chairman in 1997; as well as a member of the Kiester Legion Auxiliary and Kiester Fireman's Auxiliary. She was a 50 year member of Faribault County Extension Group. She also served as the first female school board member (1970-1979) at Kiester School District #222, giving Jane her high school diploma. Violet was the parish secretary for 29 years (9/1968-2/1997) at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, where she was a member and active in WELCA. Remembering Violet for her gift of hospitality for anyone; from a cup of coffee and cookie to a meal for those who were in need of company. Violet was faithful at remembering and celebrating birthdays of family and friends by baking, hosting or sending birthday greetings. Remembering Violet as perseverant, loyal, dedicated, organized and as a feisty woman who enriched the lives of family and friends.
Violet is survived by 3 children: Earl (Cynthia) Iverson of Kiester, Thomas Iverson (Diane Hoffbauer of Anchorage, AK) of Eden Prairie, MN, and Jane Iverson of Eagan; 5 grandchildren: Ryan (Jessica) Iverson of Olathe, KS, Kristin (Eric) Weckwerth of Rochester, MN, Cole (Calista) Iverson of Witchita, KS, Justin Iverson of Eden Prairie, and Leah Iverson of Tuscon, AZ; 5 great-grandchildren Reid, Brennan and Kate Weckwerth, and Elizabeth and Luke Iverson; brother Jerald (Mardelle) Eilertson of Bricelyn; and many nieces, nephews and their families.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Elmo in 1984, siblings: Agnes Jacobson (2003), Olina Gudal (1973), Evangeline Flo (1990), fraternal twin, Viola Rye (2006), Edward Eilertson (2007), LaMar Eilertson (1970), and niece Kathryn Eilertson (2008).
Memorials preferred by family to: Faribault County Red Cross Chapter, Interfaith Caregivers, Crossroads Community Hospice or Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Kiester.
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