Dorothea "Dottie" Allington Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Dorothea “Dottie” Allington, age 87, of Grove, Oklahoma passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021 at her home. Dottie was born on December 26, 1933, to Walter and Loretto (Egan) Wiemer in Omaha, Nebraska, where she grew up and graduated from Benson High School in 1951. On October 11, 1952, Dottie married the love of her life, Richard “Dean” Allington, at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Omaha, Nebraska. Dean preceded her in death in 2020. Dottie was a devoted wife and hardworking mother, giving birth to five children in five years, all in whom she instilled her incredible work ethic. In later years, Dottie loved cooking family dinners and being surrounded by her many children and grandchildren. In 1984, the couple moved to Grove from Bullhead City, AZ and purchased Oak E Farms, where Dean enjoyed working the land and cattle and Dottie kept busy with the accounting. They eventually retired from the farm in 2015. Dottie was a member of the Emblem Club and enjoyed her volunteer work at Integris Grove Hospital with the Cherry Reds. Reading, baking and crocheting were just a few of her favorite pastimes. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister and a son. She is now reunited with her loving husband, Dean, whom she has missed every day since his passing. Left to cherish her memory, children: Richard Allington (Rita) of Palmdale, CA, Kathie Benson (Michael), Connie Kubena (Michael) all of Grove and Randy Allington (Jami), of Edmond, OK; sisters, Elaine Quandt and Virginia Bauer, both of Omaha, NE, 18 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and many loving nieces & nephews. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Nichols-Stephens Funeral & Cremation Services.

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Dorothea "Dottie" Allington

December 26, 1933 - May 31, 2021