Jo Ellen IversonUrbandaleJo Ellen Iverson, 65, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 26, 2017. A visitation will be held from 5:00 - 6:30 pm, Monday, May 29, 2017 at Iles Westover Chapel, followed by a Celebration of Life beginning at 6:30 pm. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 am, Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at Otis Grove Cemetery in Dows, Iowa. A luncheon will follow at the legion hall in Dows.Jo was born on July 13, 1951 in Mason City, Iowa the daughter of Stewart and Evalyn Iverson. She graduated from Dows High School in 1969, and attended ICCC in Fort Dodge and the American Institute of Business in Des Moines. She worked as a bookkeeper for several companies in the Des Moines area. She also worked part time for Iles Funeral Home for 40 years. Jo was a member of St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Urbandale and American Legion Auxiliary in Dows. She was passionate in her volunteer work with Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, Komen Race for the Cure and Alzheimer's Association.Jo Ellen is survived by her siblings, Roger Iverson of Dows, Anna Marie Pulliam of Waukee, Georgina Iverson of Alden and Stewart (Vicki) Iverson, Jr. of Clarion; nieces and nephews, Shelley (Shawn) Finnel, Stewart Iverson, III, Stephanie (Hammie) Girard, Jason Pulliam and Chad (Melanie) Bortell; great nieces and nephews, Tate, Ryan, Alec, Ellen, Avery, Mikaela, Taylor and Blake. She was preceded in death by her parents; aunt and uncle, Hank and Audrey Iverson; brother-in-law, Dennis Doyle and sister-in-law, Jean Iverson.Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Legion in Dows or an organization of donor's choice. Her family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to her close circle of friends, as well as Dr. Lair and Dr. Martens and their staff for their compassion and excellent care over the years.