Robert "Bob" Iverson, 80 of Columbus, Nebraska died Monday, April 4, 2005 at the Columbus Community Hospital.

The funeral service will be Thursday, April 7, 2005, 10:30 A.M. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Columbus with Rev. Douglas Zurek officiating. Interment will be in the Creston Pioneer Cemetery in rural Leigh, Nebraska on Thursday at 1:00 P.M. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 4:00 - 8:00 P.M. at Gass Haney Funeral Home and on Thursday from 9:30 - 10:30 A.M. at the church with a family prayer service at 10:15 A.M.  Memorials are suggested to the family or donor's choice.

Bob was born October 10, 1924 in rural Leigh, Nebraska to Albert and Anna (Sorenson) Iverson.  He attended District 43 school and graduated from Leigh High School.  Bob married Geraldine "Gerry" Jenny on April 19, 1947 in Columbus, Nebraska.  They farmed in rural Platte County until 1969 when they moved to Columbus.  Bob then went to work for Lakeview High School where he was a custodian for 22 years.  

Bob was a Sunday School Teacher at St. John's Lutheran Church in Leigh, and St. John's Lutheran Shell Creek.  He was also involved with the church choirs.  When they moved into Columbus, Bob became a member of Trinity Lutheran Church where he helped with the ministry at Beverly Healthcare and Prairie Village.  He coached little league baseball at Lakeview, and was a member of the Sertoma Club. He loved spending time with his family and grandchildren.

Bob is survived by:

Wife - Geraldine "Gerry" Iverson of Columbus, NE

Daughter - Bonnie (Larry) Christensen of Columbus, NE

Son - Gene (Karen) Iverson of Boise, ID

Son - Michael (Corenna) Iverson of Campbell, NE

Granddaughter - Becky Christensen of Columbus, NE

Granddaughter - Stephanie Christensen of Columbus, NE

Grandson - Nathan Christensen of Columbus, NE

Granddaughter - Amanda Iverson of Boise, ID

Grandson - Andrew Iverson of Boise, ID 

Grandson - Joshua Bakenhus of Columbus, NE

Grandson - Jacob Bakenhus of Columbus, NE

Granddaughter - Morgan Iverson of Campbell, NE

 

Bob was preceded in death by:

Parents - Albert and Anna Iverson

Infant Son - Brian Iverson

Sister - Eloise Sell

Brother - Arnold Iverson

Brother - Lowell Iverson

SERVICE FOLDER

For Those I Love
For Those Who Love Me


When I am gone, release me, let me go…
I have so many things to see and do,

You must not tie yourself to me with tears.
Be happy that we had so many years.

I gave you my love. You can only guess
How much you gave to me in happiness.

I thank you for the love you each have showed.
But now it's time I traveled on alone.

So grieve a while for me, if grieve you must
Then let your grief be comforted by trust.
It's only for a while we must part,
So bless the memories that lie within your heart.

I won't be far away, for life goes on.
So if you need me call and I will come…
Tho you can't see me or touch me,
I'll be near.
And if you listen with your heart
you will hear,
All of my love around you soft and clear.

And then when you come this way alone…
I'll greet you with a smile and say
"Welcome Home".


In Memory Of

Robert "Bob" Iverson

Born
Friday, October 10, 1924
Rural Leigh, Nebraska

Entered Into Rest
Monday, April 4, 2005
Columbus, Nebraska

Service
Thursday, April 7, 2005       10:30 AM
Trinity Lutheran Church
Columbus, Nebraska

Officiating
Rev. Douglas Zurek

Music
Ann Cattau - Organist
Lynn & Carol Iverson
"Abide With Me"
"How Great Thou Art"
"What A Friend We Have In Jesus"

Casket Bearers
Ben Manak                 Leon Conrad
Joe Manak                  Lynn Iverson
Alan Iverson     Leroy Christensen

Interment
Creston Pioneer Cemetery
Thursday, 1:00 PM
Rural Leigh, Nebraska

Lunch immediately following the service at the church