Nelda A. Halverson, 97, of Urbandale and formerly of Clear Lake, died Monday (May 28, 2018) at the Kavanagh House Hospice in Des Moines, surrounded by her loving family.
Nelda's family will gather for a private memorial service at a future date.
Nelda Adair Severson was born on October 20, 1920 in Fertile, the daughter of Samuel and Winnie (Ebaugh) Severson. She graduated from the Fertile High School.
On December 26, 1945 Nelda was united in marriage to LeRoy Halverson in Mason City; together they would be blessed with three children.
LeRoy preceded Nelda in death on November 22, 1999.
Nelda is survived by her three children, Ron (Muriel) Halverson, Gainesville, GA, Darlene (Jim) Miller, Urbandale, and Debbie (Chris) Mitchell, Clear Lake; grandchildren, Ron Halverson, Jr., Daniel Halverson, Ken Halverson, Amy Roe, Mindy Maddux, Ryan Mitchell, and Eric Mitchell; 14 great grandchildren; and extended relatives and friends.