ed many years raising Shetland ponies, and enjoying their granddaughters before moving to Ames in 2002. Ivan is survived by his brother Robert Paulson (Mary) of Corona, CA; sister, Virginia Dennis (Robert-deceased) of Durham, CA; sister, Dodie Vasey of St.Louis, MO; son, Bruce Paulson of Pleasant Valley, IA; daughter in-law, Janet Paulson (Gaylon-deceased) of Pella, IA, and five granddaughters: Susan Paulson of Kauai, HI; Anna Paulson of Seattle, WA; Katie Paulson of Des Moines, IA; Kristin Paulson of West Lafayette, IN; and Sarah Paulson of Pella, IA; cousin Ardis O'Dell of Iowa City, IA, and several nieces and nephews. Ivan was preceded in death by his parents, Ivan and Anna Paulson, wife, Dorothy and son Gaylon. Memorials may be directed to: Israel Family Hospice House, Ames, Iowa Online condolences may be directed to:www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com