Obituary of Dorothy Bernice Ijams

IJAMS, Dorothy Berenice (Elliotte) 100, died on October 15, 2016. A 2nd generation Tucsonan, Dorothy lived in Armory Park, attended Safford School and was a 1933 graduate of Tucson Senior High School. Following High School, Dorothy began a four decade career as a cosmetology instructor. Dorothy married Harold Ijams in 1938 and lived for six decades in Tucson's Palo Verde neighborhood. Dorothy was predeceased by her mother, Dorris Elliotte; brother, Harold Elliotte; sister, Edythe Stubler, Edythe's two children and Dorothy's husband Harold Ijams. She is survived by her sons, Donald Ijams (Kenith Wertman Ijams) and Kirt Ijams (Nancy Montoya-Ijams); grandchildren, Amy (Mark Joyner), Ben, Matt (Michelle) and Hal; great-grandchildren, Jake, Isabelle, Aria, Sawyer and extended family including James Ijams (Maxine), Carl Phillip Ijams, Era Ijams and many nephews, nieces and their children. At the time of her death, Dorothy was living at the Villas at La Canada where she received much loving care and friendship. She expired peacefully on the morning of October 15, 2016. Private services are pending. Arrangements ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel.