Clenora Iverson, 83

Goodridge - Clenora Iverson, 83, died Tuesday, March 23, 2004 at CNC Unit, Northwest Medical Center in Thief River Falls.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, March 27, at Ekelund Lutheran Church in rural Goodridge, with Rev. Robert Dahlen officiating. Casket bearers included Jerry Jensen, Keith Sandlin, Dennis Hovet, Darwin Eidelbes, Dale Anderson and Dane Jensen. Interment was held at Ekelund Cemetery in Highlanding Township, Pennington County.

Helen Clenora Kompen was born April 1, 1920 in Lyon County, Minnesota to Gudbrand and Julia (Broughton) Kompen. She grew up on her parents' farm in the Erie area and attended country school nearby. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith.

On February 9, 1947 Clenora was united in marriage to Alfred James Iverson at Trinity Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls. The couple purchased a farm in Star Township of Pennington County, and worked together there until Alfred's death in 1999. Her failing health led to her residence at the CNC Unit at Northwest Medical Center.

Clenora was a member of Ekelund Lutheran Church. She was devoted to her sons and loved visiting with her family. She was an excellent cook.

Clenora is survived by her son, Leslie Iverson of Goodridge; sisters, Hilda Hoffman and Agnes Jensen both of Thief River Falls and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred; son, Gary; and brother, Alvin Kompen.

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