Donald Lee Iverson

Donald Lee IversonNovember 15, 1940 “ January 10, 2016Donald Lee Iverson, 75, passed away Jan. 10 at Longmont United Hospital after a heart attack.A life-long Boulder County resident, Don was born in Longmont Nov. 15, 1940, to Clarence and Elaine (Brink) Iverson. He had fond memories of time he spent on his grandparents' farm just south of Longmont (now Sunflower Farm), and of spending summers in a cabin high up in Rocky Mountain National Park, where his grandfather tended the pump supplying water to the Trail Ridge Visitor's Center.Following his graduation from Longmont High School in 1958, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served on the U.S.S. Hector. He was honorably discharged in 1963.In 1958 he married Glenna Jo Edwards and the couple had three daughters: Karla, Dawndra and Mandi. They later divorced. Don met Evelyn Parra on a blind date, and after dating for two years, they were married on Jan. 28, 1967.Even though he had his own three daughters to raise, Don welcomed Evelyn's niece Jolene and two nephews, Vance and Darren, into his home and into his heart when their dad died. He considered them his children as well.Don worked in the St. Vrain Valley Schools maintenance department from 1965 until retiring in 1991 as maintenance supervisor for the district. From that experience, he became a master at installing and repairing all kinds of equipment. In the neighborhood where he lived, Don was the go-to person whenever anyone's furnace went out or they needed help installing new blinds or a gas clothes dryer. When he was asked how much he charged, his answer was always, You can't afford me.He was generous with his time and knowledge, always helping others out and knowing what people needed before they even asked. Calling himself the Trash Fairy, he would pick up his closest neighbors' trash and recycling bins from the street on each and every collection day and stow them safely where they belonged. He was also the Weed Fairy, spraying the weeds in neighbors' yards and scolding them when he saw them pulling weeds by hand.Don wasn't happy just sitting, and spent long hours in his shop in the garage. He was a talented woodworker, crafting toy chests, walking sticks, knife handles, and many other things. He also had an artist's eye, which he used making jewelry and carving wood. He could sew once making a cover for a neighbor's telescope--and also do upholstery work. When his doctor told him to get more exercise, he built a two-seat quadricycle to ride around the neighborhood. He was glad to let anyone who asked accompany him. Above all, Don was a kind man and a good listener. He had a good sense of humor, and was the type of person who people sought out for advice. He was secure enough to let his wife be the boss. He loved children and animals and they loved him. He leaves a gaping hole in the hearts of all those who knew him.He was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Karla Byrd.Don is survived by his wife Evelyn; his children: Dawndra Billiet (Rick), Mandi Humphrey (Kenny), Jolene Hamilton (Scott), Vance Lontine and Darren Lontine (Becky); nine grandchildren: Cody, Jessica, Aaron, Chelsea, Derek, Dylan, Nicole, Tiffany and Preston; eight great-grandchildren: Brevin, Kade, Jayce, Michael, Joseph, Jasmine, Damon and Ariana; his sister, Linda Hobbs, her children: Jody, John and Tricia, and many loving great-nieces and nephews .Memorial services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15, at Ahlberg Funeral Chapel. Cremation entrusted to Ahlberg Funeral Chapel and Crematory. A reception will follow the service at Twin Peaks Golf Course Club House (1200 Cornell Drive, Longmont, CO). Memorial contributions may be made to the Longmont Humane Society and sent in care of Ahlberg Funeral Chapel. Visit www.ahlbergfuneralchapel.com to share condolences.