Goldie M. Iversen, 94

Born: February 10, 1921, Washington County, NE

Died: December 31, 2015, Fort Calhoun, NE

Goldie M. Iversen was a life-long resident of Fort Calhoun, NE. She was born to Herman and Rose (Schroeder) Iversen on February 10, 1921. Because of the early deaths of her parents, she became a member of her Uncle William and Aunt Bertha Iversen’s household. She spent much of her young life living at their farm.

While attending high school in town, Goldie lived with her maternal grandparents during the week. After graduation, she continued to live on the farm with her Aunt Bertha and Cousin Chris Iversen. In 1958 Chris retired from farming and built a home in Fort Calhoun where they both resided. Goldie had many friends in the community and was known for her handiwork. In her later years she enjoyed telephone conversations with neighbors, friends and family.

Goldie is survived by many cousins and several close friends.

No Visitation

Funeral Service: 1:00 pm Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at Sievers-Sprick Funeral Home.

Interment: Fort Calhoun Cemetery

Memorials Suggested to: Washington County Historical Association.

Omaha World Herald 3 Jan 2016

Iverson, Goldie M. Feb 10, 1921 - Dec 31, 2015 Age 94 of Fort Calhoun, NE. Goldie M. Iverson was a life-long resident of Fort Calhoun, NE. She was born to Herman and Rose (Schroeder) Iversen. Because of the early deaths of her parents, she became a member of her Uncle William and Aunt Bertha Iversen's household. She spent much of her young life living at their farm. While attending high school in town, Goldie lived with her maternal grandparents during the week. After graduation, she continued to live on the farm with her Aunt Bertha and Cousin Chris Iversen. In 1958 Chris retired from farming and built a home in Fort Calhoun where they both resided. Goldie had many friends in the community and was known for her handiwork. In her later years she enjoyed telephone conversations with neighbors, friends and family. Goldie is survived by many cousins and several close friends. NO VISITATION. FUNERAL SERVICE 1pm Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at Sievers-Sprick Funeral Home. Interment Fort Calhoun Cemetery. Memorials Suggested to Washington County Historical Association SIEVERS-SPRICK FUNERAL HOME Ft. Calhoun, NE 402-468-5678

~~~ Obituary courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska.~~~