Richard Ira Syverson

Richard Ira Syverson, 78, of Bella Vista, Ark. died Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015 at Concordia Nursing & Rehab in Bella Vista. He was born on March 14, 1936 in Blue Earth, Minn. to Ira and Clara Kosse Syverson. He is survived by his wife, Gretchen Syverson of Bella Vista, Ark.; children, Mike Syverson, Sandy Syverson, Dale Syverson and wife, Mary, Kennan Syverson and wife, Michele, Tracy Syverson, Kim Syverson and husband, Gary; two brothers, Tom Syverson and Jim Syverson; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A Mass of the Resurrection will be held on Friday, Jan. 30 at 2 p.m., with a Rosary at 1:30 p.m. in St. Bernard Catholic Church, One St. Bernard Lane, Bella Vista, Ark. Arrangements are by the Bella Vista Funeral Home & Crematory, 2258 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista, Ark. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, NWA Regional Office, 210 N. Walton Blvd. Suite 25, Bentonville, AR 72712. Online condolences may be made at www.funeralmation.com.