yl Hagen) Nelson, all of Ames; six grandchildren, Tara Nelson, Alexia Nelson, Samantha (Carey) Monk, Jacob (Erin) Nelson, Megan (Dan) Corey, and Matthew Nelson; 11 great-grandchildren; as well as other extended family members and friends. Iva was preceded in death by her husband, Nels Nelson; her parents; a grandson, Amos Nelson; and two sisters, Ethyl Muller and Clarice Olswald. Ames Monument & Cremation Center has been entrusted with the care of Iva and her family.