Dorothy Allred

Dorothy Nelson Allred, 92, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 16, 2016, surrounded by her family at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center of a stroke. Dorothy was born September 6, 1923, in Bradford, Yorkshire, England, to William Richardson and Margaret Patience Cooper Richardson. She grew up and attended school at Bolling Hall Girls School in Bradford, and later she went to Eastern Idaho Technical College. Dorothy served as a telegrapher in the Royal Air Force, sending messages by Morse Code in England during World War II . She was honorably discharged in 1945. She lived in England for 22 years, then moved to the United States, living in Rockland, Malta, Paris and Rigby, Idahom and Fairview, Wyoming. The last 36 years she has been in Idaho Falls. On February 22, 1945, she married Merlin A Nelson in Blackpool, Lancastershire, England. He passed away in January, 1967. On November 5, 1971 she married Enid W. Allred in Jackson, Wyoming. He passed away in December, 2010. When Dorothy moved to Idaho Falls, Idaho, in 1979, she worked for Autumn Realty and later she and Enid established Gem State Realty. She was also a tailor and secretary. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She enjoyed sewing, reading, gardening and animals. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family. Dorothy is survived by Daughter, Barbara Anne (Bryce) Bowen of Rexburg. ID; Son, Bradford A. (Vicki) Nelson of Canton, OH; Son, Paul R. (Tina) Nelson of Chubbuck, ID; Daughter, Trish (Gary) Olney of Idaho Falls, ID; 12 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren She was preceded in death by her parents and son, Robert William Nelson. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 19, 2016, at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S. Ammon Road, with Bishop Kelly Frew of the Idaho Falls LDS Parkwood Ward officiating. The family will visit with friends from 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Saturday at Wood East Side. Burial will be in the Rigby-Pioneer Cemetery. The family would like to extend special thanks to the caring staff of Lincoln Court Retirement Community and the staff at EIRMC 5th Floor for the compassion and care given to Dorothy and her family.

Funeral Services will be held