Elmer Iams, 87, died, April 3, 2010
He was born June 4, 1922 in Washington, PA to William and Anna (Green) Iams; he was one of 11 children.
Elmer was a tool and die maker for Reynolds Aluminum in Phoenix for 32 years. His greatest pleasures in life were playing music and singing with his family and friends, square dancing, hunting, golfing, family vacations and building anything he could imagine. Elmer had a great zest for life as demonstrated by surviving his wife Dorothy by ten years. He lived a blessed life with family and friends that loved him and we’ll miss him dearly. He’s at peace now with his loving wife, eight brothers and sisters and childhood friends.
He is survived by his daughter, Vickie Iams Blalock, son Ross Iams, 2 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Brother Oscar Iams, sister Emma Moore both of Washington, PA, and nieces and nephews all of Pennsylvania.
Elmer is preceded in death by his loving wife Dorothy, eight brothers and sisters.
Viewing will be held Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at 12:00 p.m., Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. both at Lozano’s Flagstaff Mortuary, 2545 N. Fourth Street, Flagstaff, AZ. Interment will be at Citizen Cemetery where he will rest next to his lifelong love Dorothy.
