Kelsie Marie Iverson, 24, formally of San Manuel, Arizona peacefully passed away Aug. 17, 2015 in Santa Rosa, California due to a horrific traffic accident in Ukiah, CA.
Kelsie was born in Tucson, Arizona on Oct. 11, 1990 to Iver Iverson and Debbie Beneitone. Kelsie and her family lived a short time in San Manuel before moving to Colorado and Louisiana, settling in Cloverdale, California. Kelise attended Cloverdale Junior School and High School excelling in sports – especially basketball. Her favorite jersey number was 11. Kelsie loved raising her young son James, spending many hours at the park, going to the ocean, and riding horses.
Kelsie touched many lives with her kindness and sweetness to all she met. As an organ donor Kelsie’s decision to donate helped save and enhance several lives.
A Celebration of Life for Kelsie Marie Iverson was held on Aug. 22, 2015 in the Cloverdale City Park with many family and friends in attendance.
Kelsie is survived by her loving son, James Iverson; father, Iver J. Iverson of Cloverdale, CA; mother, Debbie Beneitone of Cloverdale, CA; brothers, Iver J. Iverson Jr. of Cloverdale, CA and Andrew Iverson of Oracle; grandparents, Iver and Beverly Iverson of San Manuel and Doris Benetione of San Manuel; along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and countless friends.
We all have many happy memories of Kelsie and these we must hold dear in our hearts and cherish them, as she cherished us.