Lee Gordon Iverson

Lee Gordon Iverson, 83, passed away at his home on the Royal Slope, surrounded by family, October  21, 2009 from complications of heart disease.

Lee was born April 6, 1926 in Tremonton, Utah to Joseph Wilford and Annie Gertrude (Jensen) Iverson. He grew up on the family farm in Tremonton. He attended first thru sixth grade at Elwood Elementary school and graduated from Bear River High School in Tremonton.

Lee and Doreen Barlow were married September 18, 1950 in the Logan Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. They moved to Royal Slope in 1956 where they cleared the sagebrush, built their home and farmed until his retirement. Lee was active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in several positions including serving a mission with Doreen in Ventura, California in 1997 and 1998.

Lee was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Dwayne & Verl, his sister Ora Fay and most recently his brother Ronald. Lee is survived by his wife, Doreen of Royal, children Deborah Keeley (Russell) of Royal, son Joseph Iverson (Patty) of Royal, Leanne Minter (Gordon) of Kennewick, daughter Naomi Sue Ochocinski (Pete) of  Royal. 16 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 31, 2009 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Royal Camp with Bishop Ryan Christensen conducting. Vault interment will follow in Royal Memorial Gardens. The Family will greet friends at the church on Saturday Morning from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.

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Lee’s family ask Carver Family Funeral Home, Othello, to care for the arrangements.