Dorothy Dottie I. Iams

Dorothy I. “Dottie” Iams, age 93, of North Canton, died Sunday morning, November 27, 2011 at St. Luke Lutheran Home. She was born October 27, 1918 in Enon Valley, PA to the late Vernon D. and Laura B. (McNees) Adams.

Dottie retired from B.F. Goodrich after 23 ½ years service and was a member of Zion United Church of Christ, North Canton, AARP, and Keenagers at First Christian Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Y. Iams; and her brother, Lt. Kenneth M. Adams. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Jean and Bob Griffin of Canton; son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Kathleen Iams of Massillon; five grandchildren, Richard and Carolyn Griffin, Barbara (Griffin) and Bob Whaley, David Griffin and Kathy Owens, Brian and Jessica Iams, and Elizabeth (Iams) and Kevin Davidson; nine great grandchildren; and two great, great grandchildren.

Dottie lived life to the fullest. She was kind, considerate, and a friend to all she met. She loved to dance and wanted to be remembered by her smile.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday in the Karlo-Libby Funeral Home with Rev. Roy Wagner officiating. Interment in Forest Hill Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday, one hour before services (10-11am) at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke Lutheran Home, 220 Applegrove St. NW, North Canton, OH 44720. Arrangements under the direction of Karlo-Libby Funeral Home, Canton, OH.