Michael “Mike” Ivarson, 47, of Prior Lake, passed away at his residence on Friday, Aug.15, 2008.

Mike was born Aug. 4, 1961 in Davenport, Iowa. His parents are Robert and Barbara (Garnes) Ivarson. Mike married Anita (Helms) Ivarson on Aug. 14, 1982 at Blue Grass Presbyterian Church at Blue Grass, Iowa.
Mike is survived by his wife, Anita Ivarson; daughter, Hillary (Joshua) Lynch
of Red Wing, Minn.; four grandchildren, Crystalina, Moraina, Terry Michael and Hailey;
parents, Robert and Barbara Ivarson of Tama, Iowa; brother, Mark (Dinah) Ivarson of Union City, Tenn.; sister, Laurie (Doug) Kaltofsen of Eugene, Ore.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Crystal Marie Ivarson.

Mike enjoyed genealogy, camping, coin collecting and fishing. He worked as an Operations Manager in the Direct Mail industry.

Visitation was Monday, Aug. 18, from 4-7 p.m. at Ballard–Sunder Funeral Home, Prior Lake, and also one hour prior to services. Funeral service was Tuesday, Aug. 19, at 11 a.m. at Ballard–Sunder Funeral Home in Prior Lake, with Chaplain Kathleen Burns presiding.
Pallbearers were Robert Ivarson, Joshua Lynch, David Helms and Mark Helms.
Burial at Dawn Valley Cemetery in Bloomington.
Funeral arrangements by Ballard–Sunder Funeral Home, Prior Lake, 952-447-2633.