RAVALLI REPUBLIC, June 22, 2005---
Richard 'Dick' Allison
Richard Lee Allison, 84 of Hamilton passed away Thursday, June 16, 2005 at Valley View Estates in Hamilton.
Richard was born April 23, 1921 in Claremore, Oklahoma to Edgar and Georgia Allison. He lived in Oklahoma until the age of five when he moved to Whittier, California with his mother and younger sister Juanita. As a California boy, he could often be found body surfing at the beach. Even
then he was an avid bowler and to no one's surprise his first teenage job was as a pin setter at the local bowling alley. This competitive man will always be remembered for winning many tournaments here in the Bitterroot as well as out of town.
Upon graduating, Richard immediately enlisted in the Navy. He served his country for 6 and a half years before being honorably discharged as a Chief Quarter Master at the conclusion of WWII. He took great pride and love in sharing his experiences as well as mischievous antics in Europe and the South Pacific. These stories would later be the catapult for his son and stepson to join the Navy. His son Chris would be a career man as a Navy pilot as well as the reserves, retiring at the rank of Captain.
Dick taught him pride of country, morals, and the ethics of hard work and drive. A few years after the war Richard moved back to California and a couple of years later he found the love of his life, Ailene, and they were married
August 1, 1949. They had two children of their own and a stepson, Deward "Rip" Phipps from Ailene's previous marriage. They celebrated 50 years of marriage.
He considered WWII his glory days but if you asked anyone of his family they would probably say is was his years as a family man who many times after a big family meal could be found asleep, his head thrown back snoring with a child draped across his lap and belly.
Richard will always be remembered as a hard working, warm, easy going man. He had a quick smile and was always ready to help anyone. Though a quiet, somewhat shy man, he always had something good to say. He was a wonderful role model to his children and grandchildren. He took on the job of father for his grandson, Cory Goodwin. He was liked by all in the community and never had an enemy. He was an animal lover all of his life and grieved for each and every pet that passed away as if they were a family member. Horses were a main part of his life since the early 70's.
Dogs, cats and grandchildren always had a welcome lap.
Throughout his life, Richard was always one to lend a hand to anyone at anytime and had a quite aptitude for fixing just about anything. If he didn't know how to fix it, he would stick it out until he did. A trait much appreciated by his daughter and son. He learned early on that "Experience is the best teacher During his high school years he seized the opportunity for his first car, a Model T. A neighbor and kind of surrogate father at the time had the car and challenged Richard that if he got the car running it was his. This experience would be a lesson on life that continued into old age and passed on to his son Chris. Throughout Chris's upbringing the tow of them always worked on one project or another. When Chris became the age to drive, he gave him a car and told him before it was his and before he could get a license Chris would have to take the care apart and put it back together again. It was a project they both enjoyed doing together.
Richard and Chris worked on many projects together including the complete restoration of an old Snip sailboat the bought in the early sixties. But for his daughter Dorsie, all he taught her about car repair was to give Dad a call and it was done right down to the tune ups and oil changes. Richard was a member of the Elks, Lions, the sports club in Chris's High School years, and Bowling leagues. He loved horses and golfing.
Richard has lived the last five years with his daughter and son-in-law prior to his passing. Many have thought it was a big sacrifice to his daughter, but to her, it wasn't near enough to make up for all the years of being there as any time of need. As a single woman raising three children for fourteen years whether it be sick kids in the middle of the night in need of medicine, babysitting, diapers, a financial crisis, or just a shoulder to cry on, he was always there. Richard was an enrolled member of the Cherokee Nation in Tahlequah, OK.
His great grandfather was a scotish immigrant who headed west from New York to Oklahoma and married a Cherokee woman. Though Richard's native American blood is minimal, he took great pride in what amount was there.
Richard was always his children's greatest fan in all of life's challenges. Throughout sports and education to college, and art endeavors. He instilled that we could do anything we set our minds to. Richard's daughter will always cherish the memories of long hot days of horseback rides in California. His son's memories are of the many projects they tackled together through the years and heart to heart talks about life's lessons learned. His wisdom and years have brought a sweet and generous heart and times of just doing nothing but spending time together. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. "Goodnight Pop." He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Juanita Moore.
Surviving include his former wife Ailene Allison; daughter Dorsie (Chris) Jones of Hamilton; son Chris (Kathy) Allison of Dallas, TX.; stepson Deward Phipps of Conroe, TX.; granddaughters Kristen (Kevin) Schooler of Missoula, Casie Alessi of Missoula, Leslie Allison of Detroit, MI., Theresa and Shannon of Conroe, TX.; grandsons Colin Phipps, Cory Goodwin of Missoula, and Cougan Jones; brother Edgar Wayne Allison; sisters Loretta Piguet and Annetta Barkley; 7 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 21 at the Daly-Leach Chapel.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton with Pastor David Gerig officiating. Interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton. Military honors will be provided by the Marine Corps League, Bitterroot Detachment and the Hamilton American Legion.
The family suggests memorials to the MDM Hospice of the Bitterroot, 1200 Westwood Dr., Hamilton, MT 59840.
Richard 'Dick' Allison
Richard Lee Allison, 84 of Hamilton passed away Thursday, June 16, 2005 at Valley View Estates in Hamilton.
Richard was born April 23, 1921 in Claremore, Oklahoma to Edgar and Georgia Allison. He lived in Oklahoma until the age of five when he moved to Whittier, California with his mother and younger sister Juanita. As a California boy, he could often be found body surfing at the beach. Even
then he was an avid bowler and to no one's surprise his first teenage job was as a pin setter at the local bowling alley. This competitive man will always be remembered for winning many tournaments here in the Bitterroot as well as out of town.
Upon graduating, Richard immediately enlisted in the Navy. He served his country for 6 and a half years before being honorably discharged as a Chief Quarter Master at the conclusion of WWII. He took great pride and love in sharing his experiences as well as mischievous antics in Europe and the South Pacific. These stories would later be the catapult for his son and stepson to join the Navy. His son Chris would be a career man as a Navy pilot as well as the reserves, retiring at the rank of Captain.
Dick taught him pride of country, morals, and the ethics of hard work and drive. A few years after the war Richard moved back to California and a couple of years later he found the love of his life, Ailene, and they were married
August 1, 1949. They had two children of their own and a stepson, Deward "Rip" Phipps from Ailene's previous marriage. They celebrated 50 years of marriage.
He considered WWII his glory days but if you asked anyone of his family they would probably say is was his years as a family man who many times after a big family meal could be found asleep, his head thrown back snoring with a child draped across his lap and belly.
Richard will always be remembered as a hard working, warm, easy going man. He had a quick smile and was always ready to help anyone. Though a quiet, somewhat shy man, he always had something good to say. He was a wonderful role model to his children and grandchildren. He took on the job of father for his grandson, Cory Goodwin. He was liked by all in the community and never had an enemy. He was an animal lover all of his life and grieved for each and every pet that passed away as if they were a family member. Horses were a main part of his life since the early 70's.
Dogs, cats and grandchildren always had a welcome lap.
Throughout his life, Richard was always one to lend a hand to anyone at anytime and had a quite aptitude for fixing just about anything. If he didn't know how to fix it, he would stick it out until he did. A trait much appreciated by his daughter and son. He learned early on that "Experience is the best teacher During his high school years he seized the opportunity for his first car, a Model T. A neighbor and kind of surrogate father at the time had the car and challenged Richard that if he got the car running it was his. This experience would be a lesson on life that continued into old age and passed on to his son Chris. Throughout Chris's upbringing the tow of them always worked on one project or another. When Chris became the age to drive, he gave him a car and told him before it was his and before he could get a license Chris would have to take the care apart and put it back together again. It was a project they both enjoyed doing together.
Richard and Chris worked on many projects together including the complete restoration of an old Snip sailboat the bought in the early sixties. But for his daughter Dorsie, all he taught her about car repair was to give Dad a call and it was done right down to the tune ups and oil changes. Richard was a member of the Elks, Lions, the sports club in Chris's High School years, and Bowling leagues. He loved horses and golfing.
Richard has lived the last five years with his daughter and son-in-law prior to his passing. Many have thought it was a big sacrifice to his daughter, but to her, it wasn't near enough to make up for all the years of being there as any time of need. As a single woman raising three children for fourteen years whether it be sick kids in the middle of the night in need of medicine, babysitting, diapers, a financial crisis, or just a shoulder to cry on, he was always there. Richard was an enrolled member of the Cherokee Nation in Tahlequah, OK.
His great grandfather was a scotish immigrant who headed west from New York to Oklahoma and married a Cherokee woman. Though Richard's native American blood is minimal, he took great pride in what amount was there.
Richard was always his children's greatest fan in all of life's challenges. Throughout sports and education to college, and art endeavors. He instilled that we could do anything we set our minds to. Richard's daughter will always cherish the memories of long hot days of horseback rides in California. His son's memories are of the many projects they tackled together through the years and heart to heart talks about life's lessons learned. His wisdom and years have brought a sweet and generous heart and times of just doing nothing but spending time together. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. "Goodnight Pop." He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Juanita Moore.
Surviving include his former wife Ailene Allison; daughter Dorsie (Chris) Jones of Hamilton; son Chris (Kathy) Allison of Dallas, TX.; stepson Deward Phipps of Conroe, TX.; granddaughters Kristen (Kevin) Schooler of Missoula, Casie Alessi of Missoula, Leslie Allison of Detroit, MI., Theresa and Shannon of Conroe, TX.; grandsons Colin Phipps, Cory Goodwin of Missoula, and Cougan Jones; brother Edgar Wayne Allison; sisters Loretta Piguet and Annetta Barkley; 7 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 21 at the Daly-Leach Chapel.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton with Pastor David Gerig officiating. Interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton. Military honors will be provided by the Marine Corps League, Bitterroot Detachment and the Hamilton American Legion.
The family suggests memorials to the MDM Hospice of the Bitterroot, 1200 Westwood Dr., Hamilton, MT 59840.
RAVALLI REPUBLIC, June 22, 2005---
Richard 'Dick' Allison
Richard Lee Allison, 84 of Hamilton passed away Thursday, June 16, 2005 at Valley View Estates in Hamilton.
Richard was born April 23, 1921 in Claremore, Oklahoma to Edgar and Georgia Allison. He lived in Oklahoma until the age of five when he moved to Whittier, California with his mother and younger sister Juanita. As a California boy, he could often be found body surfing at the beach. Even
then he was an avid bowler and to no one's surprise his first teenage job was as a pin setter at the local bowling alley. This competitive man will always be remembered for winning many tournaments here in the Bitterroot as well as out of town.
Upon graduating, Richard immediately enlisted in the Navy. He served his country for 6 and a half years before being honorably discharged as a Chief Quarter Master at the conclusion of WWII. He took great pride and love in sharing his experiences as well as mischievous antics in Europe and the South Pacific. These stories would later be the catapult for his son and stepson to join the Navy. His son Chris would be a career man as a Navy pilot as well as the reserves, retiring at the rank of Captain.
Dick taught him pride of country, morals, and the ethics of hard work and drive. A few years after the war Richard moved back to California and a couple of years later he found the love of his life, Ailene, and they were married
August 1, 1949. They had two children of their own and a stepson, Deward "Rip" Phipps from Ailene's previous marriage. They celebrated 50 years of marriage.
He considered WWII his glory days but if you asked anyone of his family they would probably say is was his years as a family man who many times after a big family meal could be found asleep, his head thrown back snoring with a child draped across his lap and belly.
Richard will always be remembered as a hard working, warm, easy going man. He had a quick smile and was always ready to help anyone. Though a quiet, somewhat shy man, he always had something good to say. He was a wonderful role model to his children and grandchildren. He took on the job of father for his grandson, Cory Goodwin. He was liked by all in the community and never had an enemy. He was an animal lover all of his life and grieved for each and every pet that passed away as if they were a family member. Horses were a main part of his life since the early 70's.
Dogs, cats and grandchildren always had a welcome lap.
Throughout his life, Richard was always one to lend a hand to anyone at anytime and had a quite aptitude for fixing just about anything. If he didn't know how to fix it, he would stick it out until he did. A trait much appreciated by his daughter and son. He learned early on that "Experience is the best teacher During his high school years he seized the opportunity for his first car, a Model T. A neighbor and kind of surrogate father at the time had the car and challenged Richard that if he got the car running it was his. This experience would be a lesson on life that continued into old age and passed on to his son Chris. Throughout Chris's upbringing the tow of them always worked on one project or another. When Chris became the age to drive, he gave him a car and told him before it was his and before he could get a license Chris would have to take the care apart and put it back together again. It was a project they both enjoyed doing together.
Richard and Chris worked on many projects together including the complete restoration of an old Snip sailboat the bought in the early sixties. But for his daughter Dorsie, all he taught her about car repair was to give Dad a call and it was done right down to the tune ups and oil changes. Richard was a member of the Elks, Lions, the sports club in Chris's High School years, and Bowling leagues. He loved horses and golfing.
Richard has lived the last five years with his daughter and son-in-law prior to his passing. Many have thought it was a big sacrifice to his daughter, but to her, it wasn't near enough to make up for all the years of being there as any time of need. As a single woman raising three children for fourteen years whether it be sick kids in the middle of the night in need of medicine, babysitting, diapers, a financial crisis, or just a shoulder to cry on, he was always there. Richard was an enrolled member of the Cherokee Nation in Tahlequah, OK.
His great grandfather was a scotish immigrant who headed west from New York to Oklahoma and married a Cherokee woman. Though Richard's native American blood is minimal, he took great pride in what amount was there.
Richard was always his children's greatest fan in all of life's challenges. Throughout sports and education to college, and art endeavors. He instilled that we could do anything we set our minds to. Richard's daughter will always cherish the memories of long hot days of horseback rides in California. His son's memories are of the many projects they tackled together through the years and heart to heart talks about life's lessons learned. His wisdom and years have brought a sweet and generous heart and times of just doing nothing but spending time together. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. "Goodnight Pop." He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Juanita Moore.
Surviving include his former wife Ailene Allison; daughter Dorsie (Chris) Jones of Hamilton; son Chris (Kathy) Allison of Dallas, TX.; stepson Deward Phipps of Conroe, TX.; granddaughters Kristen (Kevin) Schooler of Missoula, Casie Alessi of Missoula, Leslie Allison of Detroit, MI., Theresa and Shannon of Conroe, TX.; grandsons Colin Phipps, Cory Goodwin of Missoula, and Cougan Jones; brother Edgar Wayne Allison; sisters Loretta Piguet and Annetta Barkley; 7 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 21 at the Daly-Leach Chapel.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton with Pastor David Gerig officiating. Interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton. Military honors will be provided by the Marine Corps League, Bitterroot Detachment and the Hamilton American Legion.
The family suggests memorials to the MDM Hospice of the Bitterroot, 1200 Westwood Dr., Hamilton, MT 59840.
Richard 'Dick' Allison
Richard Lee Allison, 84 of Hamilton passed away Thursday, June 16, 2005 at Valley View Estates in Hamilton.
Richard was born April 23, 1921 in Claremore, Oklahoma to Edgar and Georgia Allison. He lived in Oklahoma until the age of five when he moved to Whittier, California with his mother and younger sister Juanita. As a California boy, he could often be found body surfing at the beach. Even
then he was an avid bowler and to no one's surprise his first teenage job was as a pin setter at the local bowling alley. This competitive man will always be remembered for winning many tournaments here in the Bitterroot as well as out of town.
Upon graduating, Richard immediately enlisted in the Navy. He served his country for 6 and a half years before being honorably discharged as a Chief Quarter Master at the conclusion of WWII. He took great pride and love in sharing his experiences as well as mischievous antics in Europe and the South Pacific. These stories would later be the catapult for his son and stepson to join the Navy. His son Chris would be a career man as a Navy pilot as well as the reserves, retiring at the rank of Captain.
Dick taught him pride of country, morals, and the ethics of hard work and drive. A few years after the war Richard moved back to California and a couple of years later he found the love of his life, Ailene, and they were married
August 1, 1949. They had two children of their own and a stepson, Deward "Rip" Phipps from Ailene's previous marriage. They celebrated 50 years of marriage.
He considered WWII his glory days but if you asked anyone of his family they would probably say is was his years as a family man who many times after a big family meal could be found asleep, his head thrown back snoring with a child draped across his lap and belly.
Richard will always be remembered as a hard working, warm, easy going man. He had a quick smile and was always ready to help anyone. Though a quiet, somewhat shy man, he always had something good to say. He was a wonderful role model to his children and grandchildren. He took on the job of father for his grandson, Cory Goodwin. He was liked by all in the community and never had an enemy. He was an animal lover all of his life and grieved for each and every pet that passed away as if they were a family member. Horses were a main part of his life since the early 70's.
Dogs, cats and grandchildren always had a welcome lap.
Throughout his life, Richard was always one to lend a hand to anyone at anytime and had a quite aptitude for fixing just about anything. If he didn't know how to fix it, he would stick it out until he did. A trait much appreciated by his daughter and son. He learned early on that "Experience is the best teacher During his high school years he seized the opportunity for his first car, a Model T. A neighbor and kind of surrogate father at the time had the car and challenged Richard that if he got the car running it was his. This experience would be a lesson on life that continued into old age and passed on to his son Chris. Throughout Chris's upbringing the tow of them always worked on one project or another. When Chris became the age to drive, he gave him a car and told him before it was his and before he could get a license Chris would have to take the care apart and put it back together again. It was a project they both enjoyed doing together.
Richard and Chris worked on many projects together including the complete restoration of an old Snip sailboat the bought in the early sixties. But for his daughter Dorsie, all he taught her about car repair was to give Dad a call and it was done right down to the tune ups and oil changes. Richard was a member of the Elks, Lions, the sports club in Chris's High School years, and Bowling leagues. He loved horses and golfing.
Richard has lived the last five years with his daughter and son-in-law prior to his passing. Many have thought it was a big sacrifice to his daughter, but to her, it wasn't near enough to make up for all the years of being there as any time of need. As a single woman raising three children for fourteen years whether it be sick kids in the middle of the night in need of medicine, babysitting, diapers, a financial crisis, or just a shoulder to cry on, he was always there. Richard was an enrolled member of the Cherokee Nation in Tahlequah, OK.
His great grandfather was a scotish immigrant who headed west from New York to Oklahoma and married a Cherokee woman. Though Richard's native American blood is minimal, he took great pride in what amount was there.
Richard was always his children's greatest fan in all of life's challenges. Throughout sports and education to college, and art endeavors. He instilled that we could do anything we set our minds to. Richard's daughter will always cherish the memories of long hot days of horseback rides in California. His son's memories are of the many projects they tackled together through the years and heart to heart talks about life's lessons learned. His wisdom and years have brought a sweet and generous heart and times of just doing nothing but spending time together. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. "Goodnight Pop." He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Juanita Moore.
Surviving include his former wife Ailene Allison; daughter Dorsie (Chris) Jones of Hamilton; son Chris (Kathy) Allison of Dallas, TX.; stepson Deward Phipps of Conroe, TX.; granddaughters Kristen (Kevin) Schooler of Missoula, Casie Alessi of Missoula, Leslie Allison of Detroit, MI., Theresa and Shannon of Conroe, TX.; grandsons Colin Phipps, Cory Goodwin of Missoula, and Cougan Jones; brother Edgar Wayne Allison; sisters Loretta Piguet and Annetta Barkley; 7 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 21 at the Daly-Leach Chapel.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton with Pastor David Gerig officiating. Interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton. Military honors will be provided by the Marine Corps League, Bitterroot Detachment and the Hamilton American Legion.
The family suggests memorials to the MDM Hospice of the Bitterroot, 1200 Westwood Dr., Hamilton, MT 59840.
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