Robert H. Iverson

Robert Howard Iverson Robert Howard Iverson, age 88, of Miles City passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2012 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: a 50 year member of Livingston Masonic Lodge #32; Livingston Scottish Rite Bodies 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 Park County Pioneer Society 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, 118 N. 3rd St. in Livingston. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, January 17, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at Franzen Davis Funeral Home in Livingston. Cremation will follow the services at Franzen-Davis Crematory. 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.