Mary Dora Allen (1920 - 2006)

Mary Dora Allen

ALLEN, Mary Dora - Age 85, of Vancouver, Washington, passed away April 2, 2006, after a long and courageous battle against cancer.

A lifelong Republican, Mary Dora Young was the first born child of Francis John Young and Dora Hazel Hughes. Mary was born September 4, 1920, in Denver, Colorado. Mary married Franklin Lee Allen, on January 19, 1941, in Santa Ana, California. Thereafter, the couple made their home in Azalea, Oregon, for a half century. Mary rose through the ranks of the United States Postal Service, becoming Postmaster of the Azalea Post Office. Mary was President of the Glendale Elementary and High School PTA and remained active in the local Sunshine Club and broader community. In their retirement, Lee and Mary moved to Vancouver, Washington. Mary loved her family, attending to the family genealogy, reading, puzzles and cable news programming.

Mary is survived by her husband; Franklin Lee Allen; two daughters, Doralee and Richard Carroll, of Vancouver, Washington; Sudie M. and Leo A. Larson, of Portland, Oregon; five grandchildren; Keith Nellis (Wanda), of Aloha, Oregon; Ron Nellis (Chelli), of Portland; Debra Tackett (Mark), of Myrtle Creek; Tony Larson, of Azalea; and Teresa Pugliese (Scott), of Portland; twelve great-grandchilden; Nicole, Nicolaus, Amanda, Devin, Chelsea, Samuel, Isabelle, Michael, Gina, Jordan, Stephanie and Roma; two sisters in law; Dori I. C. Young of Woodburn, Oregon; and Juanita M. A. Barnett of Brentwood, Tennessee; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mary was predeceased by her parents; brother, John F. Young; brother, Walter S. Young (Dori); brother, Theodore R. Young; and grandson, Christopher J. Nellis.

A private commemoration will occur. Remembrances to the Oregon and Washington Humane Societies, or charity of your choice.