Alva Iverson

Alva Marie Iverson went to sleep in Jesus on February 10, 2024, at the age of 92. She was at her beloved home and surrounded by her cherished family. 

Alva is survived by her son,Terry (Sheri) Iverson; daughters, Diane Iverson and Debbie (Joe) Hepp; granddaughters, Larissa (Lowell) Harris and Mindy (Ryan) Thompson; grandson, Brett (Kaytie) Iverson; great grandsons, Casen and Holden Harris; and great granddaughters, Lizzie and Abby Iverson, all of Great Falls. She also leaves behind many special nieces, nephews, and friends.

Alva was born September 7,1931, to Fred and Annie Hanson in Great Falls, Montana. She attended Roosevelt Elementary, Paris Gibson Junior High, and graduated from Great Falls High in 1949.

Alva married the love of her life, Gene Iverson, on June 9,1949 and they shared 58 years of marriage as best friends with rarely a day apart. They worked side by side and raised their three adored children on the family ranch and farm in Eden. They persevered through the tough times and rejoiced in the fun times on the land they loved. Alva loved horses and they loved her. She had a way with all animals and Gene brought many orphans home for her to care for. There was never a dull moment between  the farm and ranch work, animals, and all the family and friends she hosted during the summers . Whether it was her egg route or feeding her family, she did all with a perseverance and love that has inspired many. She was still plowing fields into her late 70’s and took a 4-wheeler ride to see how the harvest was progressing at the age of 92. She could make an adventure out of anything and loved to go on rides to find bluebirds or explore where a new road would take her. She was deeply loyal and ever the peacemaker. She made an impact on everyone she met with her spunky good humor and kind hearted listening.

It is impossible to summarize what this sweet, quirky, and spirited lady means to all who LOVED and ADORED her. She treasured her family and held them close all her life; we who are left, will hold onto her precious memory until we reunite with her again. 

Alva was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Iverson; parents, Fred and Annie Hanson; sister, Joyce Lund, and brother, Ted Hanson.

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