Richard B. Iverson
Obituary
Richard B. Iverson, 97 of Healdsburg, CA, passed away at home in the early morning of November 3, 2023 while sleeping. He enjoyed celebrating his birthday on Nov. 2, 2023, with family and a few friends.
Richard was a beloved husband and grandfather. Richard was preceded in death, in 2014, by his wife of 60+ years, Barbara Iverson. Richard also mourned the loss of his grandson, Sam, in 2020.
Richard is survived by his son Daniel (Mae) Rocklin, CA, daughter Wendy Healdsburg, CA, son Thomas (Sasa) Sacramento, CA, son John (Jilli) Windsor, CA, granddaughter Lauren (Tyler) Seattle, WA, cousins, nieces, and nephews. Richard will be deeply missed by all who know him.
Richard served in the Navy during WWII, sailing a tugboat across the Pacific Ocean to Shanghai. He also served in the Korean War as a Lieutenant in the Army. Richard graduated from UC Davis and ran two Buick dealerships with his brother, Don, until 1975 when he moved the family to Healdsburg to operate his newly purchased Coast-to-Coast Hardware store.
After 10 years of being in the hardware business, Barbara said she was ready to travel, so Richard sold the business and visited China, Ireland, France, Turkey, Finland, Mexico, Haiti, and the Czech Republic, to name just a few of their adventures.
Richard loved being of service to the community. He was a lifelong member of Kiwanis, volunteered to support seniors through HICAP, volunteered until age 95 on the finance committee and Board of the Riverview HOA. He supported the restoration of the Drum Barracks, in Wilmington, CA, saving it from destruction. The Drum Barracks, also known as Camp Drum and the Drum Barracks Civil War Museum, is the last remaining original American Civil War-era military facility in the Los Angeles area.
A celebration of life will be held on January 7, 2023 at 1:00 pm at the Riverview Club house. We invite all friends and family to join us in honoring Richard's memory and sharing stories of his remarkable life. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to be made to the Kiwanis Club of Healdsburg in Richard's name.
May Richard rest in eternal love and peace with his beloved wife, Barbara
Published in Healdsburg Tribune · December 6, 2023