Marion Josepha Clinger Allred, 86 years old, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2009. She was born June 27, 1922 in Glenn, Idaho, now known as Jacknife. She was the oldest of three children born to Kenneth Vernile and Sarah Elena Miller Clinger. She grew up in Etna and Freedom.
When Marion was only seven years old, her mother died from appendicitis. Her father, then married Cleora Stewart and they lived in the little, two room home known as the Baker Cabin. Two years later, Marion's father died in an automobile accident in Grover. She stayed with her stepmother and new baby sister, Osa Joy, while her two younger brother, Darwin then age seven and Donnie age five, went to live with their Grandma Clinger. Later the three siblings were re-united and they lived with their Grandpa and Grandma Miller in Freedom.
Marion was part of America's "Rosie the Riveter" ear during World War II. She worked as a welder in a shipyard in Portland, Ore. Afterwards, she moved to Odessa, Mo., and worked in an arsenal for $1 an hour.
On Nov 2, 1954 she married Leslie E. Allred in Paris, Idaho. She instanly became stepmother to a daughter and five sons. Seven years later, a daughter was born to that union.
Marion was an avid reader and enjoyed topics on heath and nutrition, controversial philosophies, government conspiracies and particularly debates on religion. She enjoyed a special relationship with her sister, Osa Joy Clark. She dearly loved her entourage of lady friends who provided her with a lifeline of phone calls on a daily basis.
Survivors include her sister, Osa Joy Clark (Delbert), of Smoot; daughter Kitty Dory (Hunky), of Afton; stepsons Larry Allred (Gaye) of Afton, LaDee Allred (MaryAnn) of Thayne; Lloyd Allred(Jackie) of Ogden; Udell Allred and a stepdaughter Gayle Ball (Dennis) of Clearfield.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie; a daughter, Loretta Roberts, her two brothers, Darwin Clinger and Donnie Clinger; and stpeson, Lael Allred.
At her request, no funeral services will be held.
Allred, Marion Josepha Clinger (10 Jun 2009)Star Valley Independent
When Marion was only seven years old, her mother died from appendicitis. Her father, then married Cleora Stewart and they lived in the little, two room home known as the Baker Cabin. Two years later, Marion's father died in an automobile accident in Grover. She stayed with her stepmother and new baby sister, Osa Joy, while her two younger brother, Darwin then age seven and Donnie age five, went to live with their Grandma Clinger. Later the three siblings were re-united and they lived with their Grandpa and Grandma Miller in Freedom.
Marion was part of America's "Rosie the Riveter" ear during World War II. She worked as a welder in a shipyard in Portland, Ore. Afterwards, she moved to Odessa, Mo., and worked in an arsenal for $1 an hour.
On Nov 2, 1954 she married Leslie E. Allred in Paris, Idaho. She instanly became stepmother to a daughter and five sons. Seven years later, a daughter was born to that union.
Marion was an avid reader and enjoyed topics on heath and nutrition, controversial philosophies, government conspiracies and particularly debates on religion. She enjoyed a special relationship with her sister, Osa Joy Clark. She dearly loved her entourage of lady friends who provided her with a lifeline of phone calls on a daily basis.
Survivors include her sister, Osa Joy Clark (Delbert), of Smoot; daughter Kitty Dory (Hunky), of Afton; stepsons Larry Allred (Gaye) of Afton, LaDee Allred (MaryAnn) of Thayne; Lloyd Allred(Jackie) of Ogden; Udell Allred and a stepdaughter Gayle Ball (Dennis) of Clearfield.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie; a daughter, Loretta Roberts, her two brothers, Darwin Clinger and Donnie Clinger; and stpeson, Lael Allred.
At her request, no funeral services will be held.
Allred, Marion Josepha Clinger (10 Jun 2009)Star Valley Independent
Marion Josepha Clinger Allred, 86 years old, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2009. She was born June 27, 1922 in Glenn, Idaho, now known as Jacknife. She was the oldest of three children born to Kenneth Vernile and Sarah Elena Miller Clinger. She grew up in Etna and Freedom.
When Marion was only seven years old, her mother died from appendicitis. Her father, then married Cleora Stewart and they lived in the little, two room home known as the Baker Cabin. Two years later, Marion's father died in an automobile accident in Grover. She stayed with her stepmother and new baby sister, Osa Joy, while her two younger brother, Darwin then age seven and Donnie age five, went to live with their Grandma Clinger. Later the three siblings were re-united and they lived with their Grandpa and Grandma Miller in Freedom.
Marion was part of America's "Rosie the Riveter" ear during World War II. She worked as a welder in a shipyard in Portland, Ore. Afterwards, she moved to Odessa, Mo., and worked in an arsenal for $1 an hour.
On Nov 2, 1954 she married Leslie E. Allred in Paris, Idaho. She instanly became stepmother to a daughter and five sons. Seven years later, a daughter was born to that union.
Marion was an avid reader and enjoyed topics on heath and nutrition, controversial philosophies, government conspiracies and particularly debates on religion. She enjoyed a special relationship with her sister, Osa Joy Clark. She dearly loved her entourage of lady friends who provided her with a lifeline of phone calls on a daily basis.
Survivors include her sister, Osa Joy Clark (Delbert), of Smoot; daughter Kitty Dory (Hunky), of Afton; stepsons Larry Allred (Gaye) of Afton, LaDee Allred (MaryAnn) of Thayne; Lloyd Allred(Jackie) of Ogden; Udell Allred and a stepdaughter Gayle Ball (Dennis) of Clearfield.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie; a daughter, Loretta Roberts, her two brothers, Darwin Clinger and Donnie Clinger; and stpeson, Lael Allred.
At her request, no funeral services will be held.
Allred, Marion Josepha Clinger (10 Jun 2009)Star Valley Independent
When Marion was only seven years old, her mother died from appendicitis. Her father, then married Cleora Stewart and they lived in the little, two room home known as the Baker Cabin. Two years later, Marion's father died in an automobile accident in Grover. She stayed with her stepmother and new baby sister, Osa Joy, while her two younger brother, Darwin then age seven and Donnie age five, went to live with their Grandma Clinger. Later the three siblings were re-united and they lived with their Grandpa and Grandma Miller in Freedom.
Marion was part of America's "Rosie the Riveter" ear during World War II. She worked as a welder in a shipyard in Portland, Ore. Afterwards, she moved to Odessa, Mo., and worked in an arsenal for $1 an hour.
On Nov 2, 1954 she married Leslie E. Allred in Paris, Idaho. She instanly became stepmother to a daughter and five sons. Seven years later, a daughter was born to that union.
Marion was an avid reader and enjoyed topics on heath and nutrition, controversial philosophies, government conspiracies and particularly debates on religion. She enjoyed a special relationship with her sister, Osa Joy Clark. She dearly loved her entourage of lady friends who provided her with a lifeline of phone calls on a daily basis.
Survivors include her sister, Osa Joy Clark (Delbert), of Smoot; daughter Kitty Dory (Hunky), of Afton; stepsons Larry Allred (Gaye) of Afton, LaDee Allred (MaryAnn) of Thayne; Lloyd Allred(Jackie) of Ogden; Udell Allred and a stepdaughter Gayle Ball (Dennis) of Clearfield.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie; a daughter, Loretta Roberts, her two brothers, Darwin Clinger and Donnie Clinger; and stpeson, Lael Allred.
At her request, no funeral services will be held.
Allred, Marion Josepha Clinger (10 Jun 2009)Star Valley Independent
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