Iva Edwardine Zimmerman, of Gresham passed away on April 21, 2011. Iva fought a two year battle with cancer very bravely. She was 87 years old and lived a long healthy life. She was born on October 1, 1923 in Lake City, MN, the daughter of Edward and Iva Breuer.
Iva married Frank Zimmerman on August 28, 1942. They would have been married 68 years this August. She is survived by her husband Frank and her three children, Richard and his wife Kathy of Portland, Kent of Franklin, KY., and Diane and her husband Jim Dyer, of Springfield, MO., 8 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
She and her husband grew up in Minnesota. They moved to Phoenix, AZ in 1956 and then to Gresham in 1986. They loved to travel in their motor home visiting family and friends. Iva loved to crochet and do jigsaw puzzles. She enjoyed playing Bingo at the Elks. She will be missed by her family and many friends.
Donations may be given to Providence Hospice, P.O. Box 3338 Portland, Oregon 97208.
Funeral Service will be on Monday, April 25, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at Bateman Carroll Funeral Home, 520 W. Powell Blvd. in Gresham, Oregon. Viewing will be on Monday, April 25, 2011 from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. and after the funeral service. Private interment will be at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland.
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