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Vivian E. Iverson, 94, Fertile, MN, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024 at Fair Meadow Nursing Home in Fertile.

Vivian Evangeline Iverson was born on October 14, 1930 to Herman and Christine (Syversrud) Vidden. She was one of six children, and they resided in Garfield Township in Polk County, MN.

Vivian attended school at the Lake View Country School, Fertile High School and East Grand Forks Teachers Training.

She married Rueben Iverson on June 4, 1951 at Little Norway Lutheran Church. Rueben passed away in November of 2005, they were married for 54 years.

She taught 2 years of county school in Fosston, MN and Rindahl, MN, then continued subbing in the Fertile School District, subbing allowed Vivian to stay home and dedicate her time to raising her son, Marlin.

Vivian lived mostly in the Maple Bay area all her life and was a member of the Maple Bay Free Lutheran Church. She moved to Fair Meadow Nursing Home in February of 2015.

Vivian enjoyed reading, knitting, pets, quilting and crocheting.

Vivian is survived by her son, Marlin, Maple Bay, MN; brother, Vernon (Bernice), East Grand Forks, MN; sister-in-law, Irene Vidden, Fertile, MN; and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Rueben; infant daughter, Jane Denise; parents, Herman and Christine; sister, Evelyn; and brothers, Olaf, Milton and Harding.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Maple Bay Free Lutheran Church.

Funeral Service: 11:00 AM, Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at Maple Bay Free Lutheran Church, Maple Bay, MN.

Visitation: One hour before the service at the church.

Interment: Maple Bay Free Lutheran Cemetery, Maple Bay, MN.

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