Jean Iversen, the queen of organic gardening, passed away on August 6th, 2022 at the age of 100.
It was always her smile people saw first. Jean’s angelic smile was most vibrant when her hands were filled with brown soil. This was her heaven. She could spend hours in her ½ acre garden as it was a spiritual, therapeutic experience for her. Out of this love was born both the Cape Cod Organic Gardening Club (with over 100 members), as well as her farm stand where she sold her own fresh produce. Everyone loved her and would stop at her stand just to say hello or to ask gardening advice.
Jean found love twice. She married at age 21 and lost her first husband at age 55. They had two daughters, Joan, and Wendy. She remarried at age 60 to George Iversen, and they had many happy years gardening together before he passed.
Jean’s light shined so bright. 
We all felt it. She lived so fully. She was a farmer, a vegetarian, fully organic, a Baha’i, a nurse, a music store owner, a wife, a mother, and a grandmother. She was one of those women who lived life on her own terms: going on safari in East Africa, taking a helicopter over an erupting volcano in Hawaii, and traveling to Israel on pilgrimage to the Bahai Shrines. Finally, in her later years, when she needed more assistance, she divided her time between Barbados, and Vancouver Island visiting her daughters and granddaughter.
She is survived by her daughters and three granddaughters who are spread out all over the world: Barbados, Victoria (Canada), New York City and Cape Cod (USA).
Jean was a very selfless, kind, and loving person who was always helping others. Life will not be the same without her wonderful spirit. She is now joining the Angels in the spiritual world as she was such an Angel herself on this physical plane.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Red Cross.
Condolences can be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
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Jean was an inspiration to our family! Our oldest son Shane work on her farm and he stand during his high school years! Learned so much and has put the learning to use throughout his travels! Brendon our youngest son also helped out at the farm! As a family we stopped by the stand when we still lived on the Cape. Since moving to Oregon we had less contact but our hearts were always connected. Our heart felt condolences to all the family. Thank you Wendy for bringing your Mom for a visit for her
Birthday one year! We were so happy to see you both! Our memories of our shared activities of the Baha’i Faith and yummy potluck dishes like her nut loaf will bring us joy forever!
It has been so lovely over the last few weeks learning about Jean’s life. I will always remember her joyful presence in our home and her heartfelt recitation of the “Remover of Difficulties” prayer. Heartfelt condolences and prayers go our to you and your family, dear Wendy.
Jean was such an inspiration to all. She could be counted on to bring a smile, loving greetings, and wonderful organic vegetarian dishes whenever there was a potluck gathering. She was there for most all the Baha’i celebrations, holy days, for all the years I can remember, and I have been on Cape Cod since 1972. I pass her farmstand now and think of her every time. I’m so glad I saw her the last time she was home on the Cape. I’ll cherish that visit. I will miss her and I send love to Wendy and Jean and her grandchildren. She was a servant to the earth and will shine like a star in heaven.
There was no one like our Jean.My son Tyler learned a lot about gardening and eating the right foods, the summer he worked on the farm with her. She will be so remembered for her love of like and her faith. Love you Jean, and know you are with so many beloved friends now.
Jean, what an amazing life you lived! You were such a caring and nurturing person! I remember going over to your house to visit Wendy and Joan in the ’60s and ’70s!, you and Roger taking us on the boat to Martha’s Vineyard! What fun we had! We used to enjoy taking music lessons at the store!! Even last year you were able to walk a mile in Barnstable, MA?! What an inspiration you are to the younger generation!
Thank you Jean for bringing such joy to me in my childhood in the 1950s and 1960s – boating, camping, and enjoying music with you, Wendy, Joan, and Roger. You were and are an Earth Angel.
My condolences to you and family Joan….
Jean was LOVE in human form. She has returned to the Ocean of Divine Love. We will always smile when we think of her. We are blessed to have her friendship. Love to Her family.
One Love, John&Danielle
My condolences to each and every one of you,your mum was a inspiration to so many and will be missed by all who knew her RIP ❤️
My heartfelt condolences to the entire family.