Dorothy Allen
Dorothy A. Allen, age 93, went to be with the Lord on January 18, 2012 . Dorothy resided at the “Retreat” Assisted Living home in Polson.
Dorothy was born on January 4th, 1919 in Los Angeles, California to W.C. and Ada Frazier. She was educated in Burbank, California and attended school at Pasadena Nazarene College where she majored in elementary education. After graduating from college she married her true love, John Allen,on February 13th, 1942. After moving to Glendora, California she taught third and fourth grades for 18 years.
In retirement, Dorothy and John loved to travel , touring all 50 States, Canada, Mexico, and much of Europe. She also loved playing the piano at school and at church and enjoyed singing in her church choir as well.
After her husband John’s death in 1991, Dorothy moved to Polson in 1995 to be closer to her daughter. She kept active with her involvement with the Christian Women’s Club and Professional Women’s Club, as well as her ladies group and choir at the Presbyterian Church in Polson. When at home, crotheting was one of her favorite pass times.
Dorothy’s children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren brought her much joy and always looked forward to their visits with great anticipation.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, husband John Allen, and brother’s Seth and James Frazier.
She is survived by her daughters Diane Buzzard (Ron) of Polson, Carol McCammon (Ray) of Maricopa, AZ and Winnie Birdsong (Craig) of Yankee Hill, CA as well as her sister Beau Harding of Tustin, California. Along with these she leaves behind four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Dorothy will always be remembered for her wonderful smile and sweet disposition.
A memorial service for Dorothy will be held on February 11, 2012 at 11:00 am at the Presbyterian Church in Polson. A reception will follow immediately after. Inurnment will be held a t a later date.
Arrangements are entrusted to Grogan Funeral Home in Polson, MT. The staff of Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory considers it a privilege to care for the Allen family.
Dearest Diane, Ron and family. . .my deepest sympathy goes out to you and all who knew and loved Dorothy. I met Dorothy through Betty Shima and the BPW ladies and Dorothy was such a delightful club member. . .and friend.
I never knew Dorothy to look sad about anything. . .she always had such a wonderful smile and spoke so gently to everyone.
Diane, I know you will miss your mom as much as I miss mine but God will see that both are treated with the same kindness as they treated others through out their lives. May God bless you and your family always.
What a beautiful glimpse of Heaven you were given as you transfered your momma into the arms of Jesus! A very hard blessing to be allowed that privledge!!
Love you!
Amy
When I first moved back to Polson, Dorothy came over and introduced
herself and invited me to come over and visit anytime.
She always had a smile.
I missed her when she moved but knew i could always go up and
visit her. It was great talking to her.
She was very special and will be missed.