Carol L. Akin, 75, of Waterloo, died Friday, August 3, 2012 at the home of her daughter.

She was born February 27, 1937 in Oelwein, Iowa, the daughter of Ray and Hilda Kastli Dumpman.

On January 22, 1955, she married Ethan Thomas Akin. They later divorced.

Carol was a 1955 graduate of West High School and was employed by Peoples Finance Company, and later by Waterloo Savings Bank. After her retirement she volunteered for the local Red Cross, Schoitz Auxiliary, was a Board member for the local Multiple Sclerosis Chapter. In 1986, she was a recipient of the Mayor’s Volunteer of the Year award. She was also a member of St. Ansgar Lutheran Church.

Carol is survived by her son, Ethan Richard (Janice) Akin of Waterloo; three daughters, Cindie (Joel) Shepard of Waterloo, Sheryl Akin of Waterloo, and Jackie (Brian) Chouinard of Cedar Falls; and five grandchildren: Abbey Akin of Waterloo, Ethan Adam Akin of Waterloo, Andrew Akin of Waterloo, Lindsay (Drew) Fayram of North Liberty, and Nicholas (Savannah Brown) Shepard of Waterloo.

Carol was a loving Mother and Grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family and was a true inspiration to all that knew her.

Carol had loved to dance, travel, bowl, watch the Eagle Cam, and loved music including playing with the Lutheran Home Chime Choir. She was an upbeat person who never complained, always thought of others before herself, and courageously lived with MS for many years.