Iva L. Newberry

April 28, 1928 - April 4, 2022

Iva L. Newberry (Mitchell), 93, of Columbus, KS, passed away peacefully at 8:02 pm on April 4, 2022 at Medicalodges Columbus. She was born on April 28, 1928 near Cherokee, KS, the daughter of Frank and Della (Page) Mitchell. Iva was united in marriage to Willis Newberry on October 25, 1947. Iva and Willis would go on to raise a loving family, and start many successful businesses together, including: Newberry Flooring, the Liberty Palace Disco, Trails End Bar and Grill, and the Pub and Deli in Columbus. Iva’s family will certainly remember her as an embodiment of the American Dream. She was also known for being a woman who knew what she wanted, and was sure to let it be known to those she worked with. Iva loved to travel, and enjoyed bringing her family with her to experience new places. She was also an avid collector of newspaper clippings, and was sure to never miss an article featuring one of her many grandchildren. Iva was preceded in death by her husband, Willis, in 2011; her twin children, Larry and Jerry Newberry, who passed away at birth; and all but two of her siblings. She is survived by 4 children; Mike Newberry, Willis Newberry Jr, Rick Newberry, and David Newberry; 13 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren, and 10 great-great grandchildren. Iva’s family plans to hold a private celebration of life at a later date. Arrangements are made by Bath-Naylor Funeral Home and Crematory in Columbus, KS.