Joyce Iverson

Joyce Mathiason Iverson, age 97, of Cloquet, Minnesota passed away January 23, 2021 at Evergreen Knoll with family by her side, after enduring a battle with Bullous Pemphigoid. She was born September 9, 1923 in Highwater Township, Minnesota to Alfred and Effie Mathiason. Joyce was baptized October 7, 1923 at Old Westbrook Lutheran Church, where she still maintains a membership. She attended rural school for 8 years and graduated from Storden High School in 194 1. Joyce went on to graduate from Lamberton Teacher's Training in 19 42 and taught eight grades at Rose Hill Rural School, south of Westbrook, Minnesota in 1943 and 1944. She was married to Herbert Iverson June 24, 1944 at Old Westbrook Lutheran Church. They farmed in Highwater Township where they raised their four children. In their later years they enjoyed traveling in the United States and overseas. They enjoyed many winters in Apache Junction, Arizona where she developed a love for mountainous desert hikes. Following Herbert's death in 1992, Joyce moved to Lamberton, Minnesota and continued to enjoy wintering in Arizona. In 2010 with declining health, she moved to Evergreen Knoll in Cloquet, Minnesota. There she felt a sense of community, and it became her home. Joyce adjusted to living in northern Minnesota while continuing to love seeing open spaces and corn fields. Joyce had a continued sense of curiosity and desire to learn. She was an avid reader and always had lists of books she wanted to read. She had a lifelong love of gardening, was an accomplished seamstress, made delicious baked goods, and enjoyed working crosswords and cryptoquips. Joyce enjoyed volunteering at area nursing homes, quilting for Lutheran World Relief, and being a volunteer driver. Her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren were her greatest joy. Joyce was a gracious and warm person who was nonjudgmental and generous. She blessed others with her quick wit and sense of humor. Grateful for having shared her life are her children Steven (Laura) Iverson of Sioux Falls SD, Rebecca Hanson of Cloquet, MN, Jane (Thomas) Anderson of Cloquet, MN, Eileen Bergerson of Sioux Falls, SD; grandchildren Jama, Rachel, Molly, Britta, Elizabeth, Stacy, Hans, Jared, Kirsten, Caleb; 15 great grandchildren; brother Alan (Inez) Mathiason, Roseville, MN. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents Alfred and Effie Mathiason; sister, Doris Nelson Triplett; son-in-law, Terry Bergerson; grandson, Keith Bergerson; great grandson Jack lverson. Joyce is at peace because of trust in her Savior. The family requests memorials be given to goodgifts.elca.org or a charity of your choice. Due to COVID restrictions a private burial will be held at Old Westbrook Lutheran Cemetery with a Celebration of Life planned for later in the summer. Interment Information Old Westbrook Lutheran Cemetery 25280 - 368th Ave. Westbrook, Minnesota, United States 56183