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Obit for Dorothy posted by Janet Laubhan Flickinger
Nov 4, 1920 - Jun 30, 2011

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Dorothy Iverson passed away Thursday, June 30, 2011 in Norman, OK. 

She was born Dorothy Ella Timmer on November 4, 1920.  Raised by her maternal grandmother, she lived in a small Norwegian town, Spring Grove, MN. which helped shape her strong ethic ties of people that were immigrants from Norway.  Dorothy attended both public and parochial schools finishing in 1939.  She went to work in Minneapolis, MN. for two years before going to Luther College, Decorah, IA. She earned a two year teaching degree from Luther College and met the love of her life, Lloyd Iverson.  They were married in 1942.  A son David was born just before Lloyd went overseas to serve in World War II. Returning to civilian life, the family moved to back to Luther College and then to St. Olaf College, Minneapolis, MN.  While at St Olaf a daughter, Cheryl, was born.

In 1949, the family moved to Norman, OK. Dorothy began teaching at Sooner City Nursery while Lloyd did graduate work at the University of Oklahoma.  Sooner City Nursery was a day care center for children of veterans returning to the University of Oklahoma.  She continued teaching at Sooner City until 1961 when she started a private kindergarten at Trinity Lutheran Church.  While teaching at Trinity Lutheran, she earned her degree in elementary education from the University of Oklahoma in 1964.  After teaching at Trinity for five years, Dorothy went to Cleveland Elementary School where she taught for eighteen years.  She retired in 1984 after working with young children for thirty-four years.

While being a devoted wife and parent, she was very active in social activities that centered around her church and the University of Oklahoma.  She was one of the founding members of University Lutheran Church and active in several organizations within the church.  Dorothy served on the board for the OU Opera Guild, OU Drama Guild and the OU International Host Family Program sponsoring many Scandinavian students.  She was president of the Norman Scandinavian Club and helped promote the annual Christmas smorgasbord.  For many years, Dorothy delivered "meals on wheels".

Dorothy's Norwegian heritage was extremely important to her.  She enjoyed "Rosmaling" which is Norwegian folk art painting.  Many of her pieces were displayed at the Jacobson House in Norman.  She and Lloyd made numerous trips to Norway tracing their heritage and visiting relatives.

Dorothy always felt the move from Minnesota to Oklahoma was the best thing that happened to her family.  She began her life in a small Norwegian community and finished in a vibrant university community.  She felt blessed with a wonderful family and many friends and was fortunate to have had so many varied experiences that made her life rich and fulfilling.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband Lloyd, a daughter Cheryl, a son Mark, and a brother Morris. 

Survivors include: a son David and wife Darlene of Coppell, TX., son-in-law Howard Conyers and wife Susan of Reno, NV.  Also five grandchildren: Dawn Callaway and husband Jim and children Jack and Taylor of Melbourne, FL.; Douglas Iverson and wife Michelle and  children Wil and Evelyn of Tampa, FL.; Devon Hightower and husband Jonathan and child Lyla of Decator, GA.; Kimberly Teuscher and husband David and children Grace and Ella of Norman, OK.; and Andy Conyers of Oklahoma City, OK.

Memorials may be made to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, 2600 Network Blvd. Ste 300, Frisco, TX 75034 or the Meals On Wheels, P O Box 1371, Norman, OK 73070.

Visitation will be held 8:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. Friday, July 1, 2011 with the family greeting friends from 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. at Havenbrook Funeral Home. 

Funeral services will be held 10:00 A.M., Saturday, July 2, 2011 at the University Lutheran Church, 914 Elm Ave., Norman with interment following in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Norman.  Arrangements are under the direction of Havenbrook Funeral Home. 

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