Dorothy (Dotty) Dyer formerly of Des Moines Iowa died on Wed, Oct 16th at the age of 94 in Duluth, MN. Dorothy was adopted at 9 month's old from an orphanage in Kansas City, MO. on October 10th, 1919. Her actual birth place, to this date, is unknown.   During her adult life Dotty worked for The Iowa's Children's Home, providing foster care for over 100 babies as well as many expectant Mothers. After retiring, Dotty continued caring for children doing daycare in her home. In her spare time, she was always baking cookies for gifts to her friends. Her love of animals continued throughout her life with her first horse that she rode to school everyday, to always having a pet at home. Dotty was proceeded in death by her husband, Rex ; her parents, Della and Winnie Bennett of Shenandoah, IA. and grandson Benny Alan Comstock. She is survived by two sons; Michael Comstock, who has been devoted to her care for the past 7 years and Benny Comstock, 7 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. A private service will be held in Riverton, IA to reunite Dotty with her beloved grandma and parents. Please see the poem written by a Mom of one of the family's that Dotty provided daycare to, by using the following link to sign her guestbook. To leave an online condolence see www.sunrisefuneralhomeandcemetery.com Our Christmas Gift It Wasn't by accident you were born on CHristmas Day, God had a plan for you... He was pointing toward the way. Like the babe in the manger, You were a child of poverty. In an orphanage you waited... It was there you found the key. You became a lovely women, A mother, and a wife... But it was to the small and lonely children, You dedicated your life. The time and understanding, The patience and love you gave Those were all gifts of God... The same given to the babe. So from all the children and parents, The grandmas and grandpas too... In case we haven't told you lately... Nana, we love you!