Mary F. Iverson (Brown), SMSGT, USAF, Ret
Born:       April 14, 1955
Passed:  September 6, 2024

I’m very saddened to inform everyone,
Mary Iverson (Brown) – wife of Chief Russell Brown,
passed away in their home yesterday, due to natural causes.  (Its believed, due to a heart atack).

SMSgt Mary F. Iverson served 25 years in the Security Forces (cop) in the USAF. She was one of the first women in this career field when it was opened to women in 1973. In 1989 Mary was selected as one of the USAF 12 Outstanding. 

Please keep Russ and his family in your thoughts and prayers.

In respect of family privacy, please do not post this information on Facebook.

Thank You.
Stan Miller
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SMSgt Mary F. Iverson

Monday, September 23, 2024

Graveside Service w/ Military Honors

11:15 am

Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery

1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd
San Antonio, Texas 78209

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SMSgt Mary F. Iverson

Mary Iverson, of Canyon Lake, TX took her last breath on September 6, 2024. In her own words, “I want to go peacefully in my sleep” (which she was granted by our Lord). Her life was lead with many outstanding accomplishments.

Mary was born on April 14,1955 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Baldus P. (Buck) Iverson US ARMY WWII Veteran and Mary T. Iverson (née Koestner) US Navy WWII Veteran Mary is survived by her devoted spouse, CMSGT Russell B. Brown, USAF (ret). her son LN1 (SW/IW) (Ret). US NAVY Dennis Baker (Robert Mott), daughter US NAVY Veteran Brittana J. Wilt US NAVY Veteran ( Christopher Wilt US NAVY Veteran , treasured grandson Alexander M. Wilt (ROTC) and loving siblings, the late David E. Iverson (Janice (née Bragalone), Martha L. Kohnke (Frederick), the late Paul F. Iverson, Julie A. Iverson (Betty Kollar), Marilyn J. Katalinic (the late Stanley ), Joan M. Maas ( David Veteran USMC ), Nancy L. Babich (Vincent), Barbara E. Escamilla (Mario), Charles P. Iverson (Mary Lou née Fleming) and Elizabeth S. Anderson (Terrence). Also survived by Bother-in-laws, USA Viet Nam Veteran Steven Brown USA Viet Nam Veteran (Suzette), Don Brown USA Viet Nam Veteran (Betty) and John Brown USA Viet Nam Veteran. Numerous Family and Friends including 26 nieces and nephews and 41 great-nieces and nephews.

Attended St. Bride’s Grammar School, Aquinas Dominican High School, and graduated from Central YMCA High School in 1972. Mary received her BS in Criminal Justice from Brighton University.

In November 1973, SMSGT Mary started her brilliant career in the US Air Force beginning at Lackland AFB in San Antonio , Tx for basic training. Her duty stations during her 24 years of service includes Chanute AFB, Clark AB, Duluth AS, Nellis AFB, RAF Mildenhall, Ellsworth AFB, and Randolph AFB. Her awards include, Air Force Commendation Medal with 3 devices, Meritorious Service Medal 1 device, Air Force Training Ribbon, Air Force Recognition Ribbon , Air Force Overseas Short Tour 1 device, Air Force Overseas Long tour 1 Device Tour Ribbon, Navy Expert Pistol Medal, National Defense Service Device, Service Award with 5 devices, NCO Professional Military Education Ribbon with 2 devices, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon, Outstanding Airman of the Year Ribbon, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award 7 devises, Air Force Organizational Excellence Award 2 devices, Air Force Good Conduct Medal 7 devices.. Military education is USAF Senior NCO Academy, NCO Leadership School, Academic Instruction School, First Responder Awareness Level Course. Retiring from the Air Force December of 1996.

Following her outstanding Air Force career Mary went to work for the Texas Attorney General Child Support Division as an Investigator and promoted to launch the Special Collections Unit via The Texas Office of the Attorney General . The department then changed it’s name to Financial Institution Data Match (FIDM) working there until her retirement May 2015.

In August 2015 she then went to work for Stellarware a technology company out of Massachusetts as an Outreach Coordinator for CSLN (Child Support Lien Network) and then a Project Manager for EMSC (Employer Maintenance Stellarware Corporation) an innovated internet solution.

After three successful careers, Mary took many opportunities to travel with family and friends. She enjoyed cruising and taking long road trips. We will all miss an amazingly unique woman.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to go to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation:

https://dogood.t2t.org/give/320847/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwooq3BhB3EiwAYqYoEnvs6R4BfHonzYhHRMNY8LoyfK-AHmGlhX8jn6KhbSbupmT16SxUvRoCuz0QAvD_BwE#!/donation/checkout?recurring=1&cid=1619358958

Thank You For Your Service -- RIP


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