Allene M. Barron

Allene Barron was born February 1, 1908, in Illinois. At eight years old, she moved with her family to Wenatchee, WA, where they purchased a hotel. She attended Whitman Elementary School, graduated from Wenatchee High School and went on to graduate from the state college at Pullman. After getting her degree, she moved to California and studied costume design for one year. Allene moved back to Washington and lived in the same home in East Wenatchee for over 50 years. In 1938, she married Theo Barron. They had one son, Roger. As Theo was serving in World War II, his plane was shot down and he perished. Allene worked for the telephone company, the Wenatchee Credit Bureau and the Apple Commission, from which she retired after 30 years, to care for her mother. Allene was a wonderful mother. She and Roger spent Sunday mornings cooking breakfast at Squilchuck State Park as often as weather permitted. They also camped often at the White River, where Allene figured she had slept on every rock there, as her air mattress usually failed some time during the night. Being the good mother that she was, she indulged Roger's love of animals. He brought home dogs, cats, peacocks, rabbits, skunks, pigeons and snakes, as well as a hive of bees, an ant farm and various bugs. Sadly, Roger was killed in an automobile accident at the age of 27, while living in Seattle. Allene loved to travel. Her very first trip was a planned trip to Hawaii with her college girlfriends. She saved up her money, but her girlfriends didn't, so she went alone. She met great friends and had a wonderful time. She continued to travel throughout her life as long as she was able. Her favorite mode of travel was by sea, on a freighter, which she did several times, including a trip around the world. She enjoyed very much the adventure and experiences in other parts of the world and made long-lasting friendships from those travels. Allene loved gardening and her garden was enhanced by the presence of 32 beautiful peacocks, for whom she baked fresh cornbread every week. She adored them and donated them to the Woodland Park Zoo when she moved to her smaller home on Garfield Street in Wenatchee. She remained there for several years, until moving into Highline Care Center, where she passed away on September 21, 2009. Allene was thoughtful and generous by nature and will be remembered by many as a very gracious and lovely lady.

Allene M. Barron

February 1, 1908 - September 21, 2009