| In Memory of Robert Iverson |
| Written by Tom Mumford |
| Wednesday, 30 November 2011 00:00 |
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 Robert Iverson1922 - November 28, 2011
Robert Iverson, 89, of Cream Pot Road in Durham, formerly of Portland, beloved husband of Helen (Pehota) Iverson, died Monday, Nov. 28 at Middlesex Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Floral Park, L.I., the son of the late Ole Martin and Gunda Iverson. Robert was a veteran of World War II serving with the U.S. Army Air Corps where he flew 35 missions as a side gunner on a B-29 in the Pacific which earned him numerous military commendations including two Purple Hearts and the Distinguished Flying Cross. Prior to his retirement, Robert was a carpenter. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Portland, the Portland Grange and was a Master Mason and member of Warren Lodge No. 51 in Portland. Besides his wife, Robert is survived by two sons, Robert Iverson and his wife, Karen, of Ellington; their children, Daniel Iverson, Annie Iverson, Ryan Orszulak, Rachael Iverson and Martin Iverson and his wife, Nancy, of Durham; their children, Krista Vazquez and her husband, Alec, Sarah Iverson and Rebecca Iverson. He is also survived by two daughters, Janet Lane and her husband, Alan, of Middletown; their children, Aimee Skene and her husband, Kyle, Jessica Santos, Francene Bransfield and her husband, Peter, of South Glastonbury and their daughter, Laurel Bransfield. Robert leaves behind four great-grandchildren, Isabella Santos, Ceszar Santos, Colin Skene and Troy Vazquez, three sisters, Millie Rose, of Higganum, Alice Stemmler, of Portland, Helen Gustafson, of Portland, several nieces and nephews and many extended family members. He was predeceased by two brothers, Willie and Henry Iverson. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec. 3 at 9:30 a.m. from the Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St., Middletown, followed by a service at 10:30 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 183 William St., Portland. Burial with military honors will be held in the State Veterans Cemetery, Middletown. Friends may call at Biega Funeral Home, Friday, Dec. 2 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to Weiss Hospice Unit c/o Dept. of Philanthropy, 28 Crescent St., Middletown, CT 06457. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com. (Note: this tribute can be viewed in its original form at http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/middletownpress/obituary.aspx?n=robert-iverson&pid=154819991)
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