Beverly Joan Nelson-Forbes (née Dunn; July 2, 1929 – February 12, 2025) was an American politician in the state of Iowa. Nelson was born in Clemons, Iowa. She attended the Mercy School of Nursing (Dubuque), University of Iowa (B.S.N.), and Iowa State University (M.S. and PhD). A Republican, she served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 1995 to 2001 (64th district).[2][3] She died on February 12, 2025.[1]

Beverly Nelson
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives
In office
January 9, 1995  January 7, 2001
Personal details
BornBeverly Joan Dunn
(1929-06-02)June 2, 1929
DiedFebruary 12, 2025(2025-02-12) (aged 95)
PartyRepublican
Spouse(s)
Richard Russel Nelson
(died)

Richard Forbes
(m. 1999)
[1]
Iowa State University
Occupationacademic

References

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  1. 1 2 "Obituary information for Beverly J. Nelson-Forbes". www.colonialchapels.com. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
  2. "Beverly Dunn Nelson - College of Human Sciences - Iowa State University". Retrieved September 17, 2016.
  3. Iowa Legislative Services Agency. "State Representative". Retrieved October 16, 2015.