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
25 Responses
Joan, my heart aches for you and your family on the loss of your sweet and smiling mother. May her joy surround you always and bring you peace in the years ahead. Love to you all.
She was a special lady,always had a smile on her face and..
CCOG leader extroidenair!
I will miss your sharing spirit from the soil to the heavens.
My sympathies to all the family. Jean was a great friend and client for many years. I will miss her! Mark Sylvia
One cannot meet this lovely soul Jean and come away untouched in your own soul.
Have no fear… she is teaching the Angels Gardening
I am saddened to hear about your mum’s passing. She lived a very exciting life and she was a very sweet soul. A very warm spirit. She will be missed. Condolences, hugs and kisses to the entire family.
Ahhh, Joan! I only met your mum the once, and only briefly. And, yet, her gentleness, her sweetness, and her spirit shone through. I am sure you have many positive memories to warm you as you acknowledge her moving to a different plane. Blessings to you and your family.
So sorry to hear that Jean has passed, yet I’m sure her soul is in a joyful place. Jean had such love for everyone – she made me feel so loved every time I saw her. I really can’t say that I know of anyone else who makes us all feel such love like our Jean. What I especially loved about Jean was how she embodied the Bahá’í teachings when it came to service and kindness. She always strove to find ways to be an example of her faith and share it with others.
One of the last times I saw Jean in person – years ago, it was a cold winter’s night and she had at least two people over sharing the Bahá’í Faith with them and serving them delicious apple tea. That’s our Jean. I love you Jean – you are in my heart and prayers. Heartfelt condolences to all of Jean’s family.
So sad to hear about your Mom and Grandma passing. She was the most loving, upbeat person I think I ever met in my life. She will be missed.