Dorothy Blake was born into this life in 1925. She had a very difficult childhood, and yet she rose above that. She had three siblings, LeRoy Pearson, Irene Clauson Haavig (Bob), and Ken Clauson (Ann). Dorothy went home to be with Jesus on June 1, 2010. Dorothy was a beauty all of her life. From a beautiful young woman, to a graceful 85 year old who inspired her family by never giving up hope. She was the beloved wife of Orbin Noel Blake-he passed away in March of 1990. She was the loving Mother of two daughters, Sandra Casey (widow) of Sun City Center, Fl. and Denise Axtell (Keith) of Naperville, IL. She was the proud and devoted Grandmother of Cindy Lewandowski Carlson (Jimmy), David Steffes, and Step-Grandma to Brian Axtell (Tricia) and Kevin Axtell (Michele), and was the happy and loving Great-Grandma to both Cindy's 5 children, Josh Lewandowski, J.J., Jamie, Joey and Johnathon Carlson, plus had 6 Step Great-Grandchildren. She also had many nieces and nephews. Dorothy was a hard diligent worker all of her life, working from the time she was 16 years old as a soda jerk and different types of jobs, then in industry as a key punch operator. Living on the south side of Chicago, Burbank, St. John, Munster and then retiring to St. Petersburg, Florida in 1983 and finally to Sun City Center in 1993. Dorothy was often times involved in card parties, bus planning committees, neighborhood association matters and knowing all the animals in her neighborhoods. Later in life she would watch ice skating programs and any program with Cesar Milan and animals. Dorothy also leaves behind her beloved cat - Amber. Her family, friends, neighbors and lots of animals will miss her. There will be a celebration of life service on Sunday, June 27, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. at the Kings Point Club House,Sun City Center with Pastor Shirley Dail officiating.