James "Jim" Iverson

James “Jim” Iverson, 86, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 22, 2026. He was certain of the Lord’s soon return and looked forward to that day; however, God called him home in His timing.

Jim was born on December 27, 1939 in Davenport, IA to Dorothy (Gillgrass) and Clifford Iverson. He graduated from Davenport High School in 1958 and earned his Bible Certificate from Emmaus Bible School in Oak Park, IL in 1961. He later worked for Emmaus Correspondence School for four years. He also attended Iowa State University and built a steady career as a Field Engineer for Harris Data Communications.

On September 29, 1962, Jim married Shirley Brucer, and they shared 64 years of a loving and faithful marriage. They welcomed five sons in Norridge, IL before moving to Davenport, IA. As their children grew, their home was always full of neighborhood kids for pickup games of basketball, baseball, football, and board games. Jim also enjoyed playing the piano and guitar and was a skilled singer.

Jim served many summers at Lake Geneva Youth Camp in Wisconsin, where he and Shirley met and served together in various capacities, including camp counselor, boy’s camp program director, and board member. He was also a member of the Board of Trustees at Emmaus University (formerly Emmaus Bible College) for 24 years. Jim faithfully served as an elder for over 50 years at Harrison Gospel Chapel (now High Point Bible Chapel) in Davenport, where he regularly studied and taught the Bible. His desire to serve others led him to volunteer at Genesis hospital for about 10 years which included driving cancer patients to their appointments.

Jim will be remembered for his faithful service to everyone he met, his love and devotion to his family, his generosity, and his witty sense of humor. Most importantly, he will be remembered for his faith in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior, and we can all rejoice that he is with Him in heaven.

Jim is survived by his beloved wife, Shirley; children, Daniel (Jill) Iverson, Timothy (Krista) Iverson, Phillip (Amanda) Iverson, Mark (Trisha) Iverson, and David (Sara) Iverson; grandchildren, Aleaha (Robert) Robertson, Brianna Iverson, Timothy Iverson, Joshua Iverson, Marissa Iverson, Julia Iverson, Grace (Stephen) Forensler, Justin Iverson, Makenna Iverson, Della Iverson, and Anna Grace Iverson; great-grandchildren Janie, Ronnie, Willis, and June Robertson.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Patricia Dail and Rita Fors, and a stillborn child.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 21st at High Point Bible Chapel, 2600 W 63rd St. Davenport, IA. Visitation at 1:00, Service at 2:00.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gisuru School for the Deaf. For information about this ministry go to www.facebook.com/GisuruSchool.

Donations can be made via check payable to CMML Inc. Include a note “in memory of Jim Iverson, this gift is for Gisuru School for the Deaf, Burundi” and mail to:

CMML, Inc.

P.O. Box 13

Spring Lake, NJ 07762-0013

Or, you may give online at CMML.us/give. Type in the “missionary or ministry” search bar “Gisuru School for the Deaf” and in the comments section include “in memory of Jim Iverson”