Elmer L. Iverson, age 93, of Scottsdale, AZ, formerly Binford, ND passed away in Scottsdale on January 30, 2009.

Elmer was born in Binford, ND on February 5, 1915 the son of Lewis and Nettie (Rinde) Iverson. He grew up and attended country school in Bryan Township and graduated from McHenry High School. He married Shirley LaPlant in 1945. Elmer, a successful North Dakota farmer, began spending winters in Arizona during the late 1950's before permanently relocating first to Mesa then to Scottsdale in 1970. He married Dorothy Mullen in 1971. They continued to spend summers in North Dakota. Elmer was fascinated by the beauty and intricacy of handcrafted Native American Art. He opened his retail shop, Iverson's Indian Arts, in Scottsdale. Throughout the years, Elmer was involved in real estate, the banking industry and served on numerous boards in North Dakota. Elmer was known for his good cheer, wit, and being every bit the gentleman. He touched many in his 93 years and will be remembered with a smile, cherished by his community of family and friends. His long life was a blessing, his passing a great loss. We say goodbye with a heavy heart.

Elmer leaves his memory and spirit to be carried on by his wife Dorothy of Scottsdale, AZ; son Rod (Marilyn) Iverson of Binford, ND; daughter Laurie (Tom) Beatty of San Francisco, CA; daughter-in-law Teri Iverson of Binford, ND; sister Anne Nielsen-Kreutz of Fargo, ND and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, son Paul, sister Hazel McBride, brothers Lloyd and Norris.

Funeral services for Elmer will be held Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at 1:00 PM in the Cooperstown Funeral Chapel, Cooperstown, ND. Visitation will be one hour prior to services in the Chapel. Officiating will be Reverend Cheri Danielson.   Pianist will be Nikki Boote.  Soloist will be Paul Adrian, Jr.  Casketbearers will be Jessica Iverson, Kennedy Briss, Paula Iverson, Samantha Briss, Justin Iverson & Ryan Iverson.  Burial will be at the Iverson Family Cemetery on the farm near Binford, ND.