Obituary: Eula Iverson

Eula Iverson

Mandan, N.D.

Eula Lorraine Iverson, 90, of Mandan N.D., formerly of New Rockford, passed away September 18, 2021, at CHI St. Alexius Hospital, Bismarck, N.D.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, September 27, 2021, at Mandan United Methodist Church, Mandan, N.D., with Pastor Bruce Adams as officiant. Burial will be at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery.

Visitation was held Sunday, September 26, 2021, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Weigel Funeral Home, Mandan, with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m.

Eula Lorraine McKenna was born June 1, 1931, in Buffalo, Wyo. to Ross and Elise (Mayor) McKenna. Eula attended elementary school and graduated from high school in Kaycee, Wyo.

Eula was united in marriage to Roderick (Rod) Iverson on June 24, 1950, in Buffalo, Wyo. They primarily lived in the rural Kaycee, Wyo. area, moved to Billy Creek, Wyo. in 1958, when Rod became employed by MDU, to Devils Lake, N.D. in 1970, and then to New Rockford, N.D. in 1975. Eula moved to Mandan. N.D. in 2015.

Eula was a devoted wife and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. Her primary career was a homemaker until her children were grown. She then was a bookkeeper at Sears and Roebuck in Devils Lake, N.D. After moving to New Rockford, she was employed at New Rockford Clinic, Chevrolet Oldsmobile Dealership, and Eddy County.

Eula was a member of Mandan United Methodist Church. She was an avid volunteer for many organizations including 4H (Leader) in Billy Creek, Wyo., The United Methodist Church (Treasurer), United Methodist Women, Senior Meals and Services (volunteer and board member), and as an EMT for the Community Ambulance Service, all in New Rockford, N.D. She was a life member of the American Legion Auxiliary, and a member of the Eddy County Human Rights Committee.

Above all she loved spending time with family. She was a very talented seamstress and tailor, designing and sewing everything from wedding gowns to upholstery. She was a member of the New Rockford Quilting Club, creating hundreds of quilts enjoyed by many. She loved traveling, gardening, reading, card clubs, dancing, and square dancing.

Eula is survived by her children, Carla (Terry) Forde, Mandan, N.D. and Gary (Mary Ann) Iverson, Hattiesburg, Miss .; son-in-law, John A McLaurin, Devils Lake, N.D .; grandchildren, John R (Laura) McLaurin, Devils Lake, N.D .; Travis (Jill) McLaurin, Fargo, N.D .; Amie Forde, Mandan, N.D .; Shawn (Natalie) Forde, Bismarck, N.D .; Missy (Travis) Abrahamson, Devils Lake, N.D .; Amber (Chris) Williams, Petal, Miss .; Andrea Forde (Eric Helbling), Mandan, N.D .; Jennifer (Zach) Shemper, Jackson, Miss. and Brandon (Meg) Forde, Fargo, N.D .; 24 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; special nephews, Paul (Sue) McKenna, Winnett, Mont. and Lloyd (Meryl) McKenna, Lewistown, Mont.

Eula was preceded in death by her parents, Ross and Elise McKenna; husband, Roderick (Rod) Iverson; brother, Robert "Bob" (Mae) McKenna; daughter, Carol McLaurin; and grandson, Dustin Iverson.

The family suggests memorials be directed to Mandan United Methodist Church, N.D. Veterans Cemetery, McKenna Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund (www.wycf.org), or a charity of your choice in Eula's name.

Go to http://www.weigelfuneral.com to watch the livestream, sign the guestbook, and share memories with Eula's family.