Jack R. Iverson

Jack R. Iverson, of Columbia Falls, passed away Jan. 1, 2010. He was born Oct. 16, 1948, in Thief River Falls, Minn., to Gordon and Hilda "Ginger" Iverson.

Jack and his family (three brothers and sister) moved to Martin City when he was a teenager. He graduated from Columbia Falls High School in 1967; it was there he met the love of his life, Jane Wilson. They were married in June 1968.

Jack enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served his country during the Vietnam War until 1975.

Jack and Jane had two children, Jeff and Jana.

He worked at Plum Creek for 28 years, but in his free time he enjoyed riding four-wheelers, snowcatting with friends, playing pinochle, boating, and dancing with his favorite partner, his wife.

Jack leaves behind his wife, Jane; son, Jeff, and his wife, Renae; daughter, Jana; and his grandchildren, Alicia and Ian.

Jack was proud to be a husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

A private family ceremony has been held.