Robert Howard Iverson, age 88, of Miles City passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2013 at the Holy Rosary Extended Care in Miles City.
Robert was born on June 21, 1924 to Henry R. and Mary Jeannette (Nelson) Iverson in Great Falls, Montana. His mother died shortly after his birth and he was taken to Miles City to be raised by his uncle and aunt, Rudolph and Jenny Nelstead. He often talked about his boyhood days in Miles City hunting, fishing and exploring with his childhood friend Bud Holter. He and Bud would hike all over Rattlesnake Hill (now Carbon Hill) killing snakes.
Following graduation from Forsyth High School in 1945, he moved to Livingston and found employment with the Burlington Northern Railroad. He would later retire from the railroad after many years of service.
Mr. Iverson spent most of his adult life in Livingston and was a member of a number of fraternal organizations: Grand Lodge of Montana (50 years), Scottish Rite 32nd degree, Loyal Order of Moose (life member), Elks (life member), Algeria Shriners, and Livingston Shrine Club. He also belonged to Sons of Norway and Pioneer Club of Livingston.
In his younger days, Mr. Iverson was a top bowler and enjoyed many outdoor activities including hiking and fishing. He was always an avid sports fan. He met the love of his life, Gladys Parker Brouse, in Livingston. They were married on June 8, 1982 in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, during one of their many trips to Alaska. They spent a number of years traveling about the country in their RV visiting friends and relatives. Gladys passed away in July of 1994. As his health began to fail, Mr. Iverson moved back to Miles City in April 0f 2006 and lived at Eagles Manor for 2 years before moving to Holy Rosary Extended Care in August of 2008. Even though confined to a wheelchair, Mr. Iverson enjoyed many activities at the Extended Care. He especially enjoyed participating in the Cowtown Ringers, a bell ringing group. They were asked to perform for various functions and to be in the annual Bucking Horse Parade in Miles City.
Mr. Iverson was preceded in death by his parents, half-sister Nellie Iverson Donald, his wife Gladys, a stepson Lyndon “Bud” Brouse, and good friend Jack Jensen. His brother Miles Iverson, brother-in-law John Donald, and friends John Hoiland and Edna Jensen survive him.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 17, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Franzen-Davis Funeral Home in Livingston. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, January 17, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at Franzen Davis Funeral Home in Livingston. Interment will be held at a later date at the Park View Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Livingston. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City and Franzen-Davis Funeral Home of Livingston are in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Visitation
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday January 16, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Visitation
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Thursday January 17, 2013
Franzen-Davis Funeral Home
118 North 3rd Street
Livingston, Montana 59047
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Thursday January 17, 2013
Franzen-Davis Funeral Home
118 North 3rd Street
Livingston, Montana 59047
Service Schedule
Visitation
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday January 16, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Visitation
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Thursday January 17, 2013
Franzen-Davis Funeral Home
118 North 3rd Street
Livingston, Montana 59047
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Thursday January 17, 2013
Franzen-Davis Funeral Home
118 North 3rd Street
Livingston, Montana 59047
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Jessie Taylor says
Bob was the one of the greatest men I have known, it was an honor to spend time with him and have him as a “Cowtown Ringer”. He always had a grin and smiling eyes for everyone who encountered him. He was such a positive and insightful being that when he spoke you couldn’t help but listen to every honest word and walk away with a new look on life. Mr. Iverson , you will be missed dearly and I know that you will be looking down on us.
Jean says
Edna,
It was a pleasure getting to know Bob while working at the Extended care in Miles City. He was always a joy and to listen to him tell his stories was like being there. His smile was infectious and his easy going spirit was one to live by. He will truely be missed.
Jean Jones
B Dean Holmes says
Bob shared many stories about livingston in Miles City. I would see Bob every week at the bowling alley in Livingston. He would alway tell me a story about Miles. Bob… so long, your were a good friend.
Shannon & Bryan Holmen says
Always a gentleman. We well miss him too.
Carrie Beach says
Edna, I enjoyed Bob so much the day you introduced him to me. I knew that he must have been an incredible man to be so close to you and Jack. My thoughts are with you.
Tracee Raymond & family says
Edna, I am so very sorry for your loss. Bob was a great man and I enjoyed visiting with him. He will be missed very much! I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Gordon Dean says
I always enjoyed visiting with Bob when he stopped by our family home in Forsyth. The last time that I had a chance to visit with him was a few months after Mom’s (Esther Nelstead Dean’s) passing. He stopped in at the Howdy in Forsyth, and we had a chance to show him on Mom’s funeral program that he was listed as her honorary pall bearer. He was very honored and became emotional. He held my mom very dear and was ever thankful for her and his “Montana parents”,as he referred to the Nelsteads.
He was a kind and gentle man.