Dottie (Dorothy) Jane Iverson

Dottie (Dorothy) Jane Iverson passed away peacefully in her sleep at home surrounded by her three daughters and other family members on March 1 at the age of 100. Dottie always enjoyed hosting big gatherings at her home, and many family members and friends visited with her during her final weeks. She will be remembered for her ever-present smile, joyful outlook and positive attitude on life that brought happiness to all who knew her. Dottie met her husband Sterling, a long-time Santa Barbara dentist who preceded her in passing in 2006, in the Santa Monica ski club. They moved to Santa Barbara more than 70 years ago. She helped form, and was a member of many local clubs and organizations, including the Junior Women’s club, Friendship Force, bridge club and flower arranging club to name a few. She served as a brownie leader and YMCA camp councilor for many years at camp Conrad and on Catalina Island. She loved dancing, entertaining, tennis, snow skiing, waterskiing, walking, sewing, flower arranging and so much more. Last October 2023 more than 50 family members and friends gathered at Dottie’s home to celebrate her 100th birthday with memories, stories, emotions and a cake with lots of candles. Dottie will be lovingly missed by her oldest daughter Dawn Lisa Gorrell and her husband Jeff, and daughters Tiana and Sterling; her middle daughter Lori Plakos and her husband Chris, and sons Kory and his wife Katie, Dion and his wife Jamie, and Christopher and his fiancée Maddie; and her youngest daughter LeAnne and her partner Pete Menchaca, children Avalon and his fiancé Joanie, Anaya and Axell; along with numerous other family members and many cherished friends. The family will hold a private service at a later date.