Dorthy A. Allen

Dorothy A. Allen, age 93, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 18, 2012 . Dorothy resided at the “Retreat” Assisted Living home in Polson. Dorothy was born on Jan. 4, 1919 in Los Angeles, Calif. to W.C. and Ada Frazier. She was educated in Burbank, Calif. 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 Feb. 13, 1942. After moving to Glendora, Calif. 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, crocheting was one of her favorite pastimes. 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 brothers Seth and James Frazier. She is survived by her daughters Diane Buzzard (Ron) of Polson, Carol McCammon (Ray) of Maricopa, Ariz. and Winnie Birdsong (Craig) of Yankee Hill, Calif. as well as her sister Beau Harding of Tustin, Calif. 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 Feb. 11, 2012 at 11 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church in Polson. A reception will follow immediately after. Inernment will be held at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Grogan Funeral Home in Polson.