Final Salute

Gary “Iver” Iverson, 71, passed away on June 4, 2025, surrounded in love by his wife and daughters.

Iver graduated from Mankato High School in 1972. Joined the US Navy and served as a proud SeeBee.

He started working with his dad at Iver’s Mobil at the age of 13. In 1981 he took over the shop where he not only built a business, but a community of friends, neighbors, and customers. On any day you could stop in to have your car fixed, a cup of coffee, or a good conversation.

In his younger years, he enjoyed drag racing,

coaching/sponsoring a women’s softball team where he made great friends and memories. He also took part in his fair share of shenanigans at happy hour in the back room of the shop.

After a memorable first date at the Vikings game, Iver married Kathy More in 1981. Their new adventure started in Garden City where they built their family of three daughters and later, three grand kids, a lifetime of love and memories.

Survived by his wife Kathy; daughters Melissa Iverson, Heather Iverson, Stacie (Jonathan) Hammer; and his grandkids Matilda and Amelia Hammer and Hayden Webb. He is also survived by his brothers in-law Ed Pelowsky, Gary More, Matt Thorson, and Bob Hunholz. As well as cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Iver is preceded in death by his parents, Jermit and Ann Iverson, his sister Carol Pelowsky, and son-in-law, Andre Webb.

A celebration of life will be held on Friday, June 13th at 11am at Hosanna Lutheran Church. A one hour visitation will be held prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Minnesota: Minneapolis VA Health Care System I & II – Fisher House Foundation.

Mail to:

Minneapolis VA Health Care System

One Veteran’s Drive

Minneapolis MN 55417