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In Loving Memory Of
Allen LeRoy Dobson
1943—2024-02-23
Life & Legacy
Allen LeRoy Dobson
September 26, 1943 — February 23, 2024
Tooele
Allen LeRoy Dobson passed away peacefully at his home in the early morning hours on February 23, 2024, with his sweet wife by his side. Allen left a legacy of love, faith, service, and laughter.
Allen was born in Fillmore, Utah on September 26, 1943. He grew up in the neighboring town of Holden, Utah where he spent hours exploring the hills near his home and occasionally played innocent pranks on the local residents. He graduated from Millard High School in 1961. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved fishing, hunting, and backpacking.
He literally met his sweetheart, Karen Kay McKee, in elementary school and they dated throughout high school and married a few years later on November 21, 1964. They were later sealed in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. After almost 60 years of marriage, they were an example of love, commitment, support, and sacrifice. They built their home in Tooele, Utah and Allen worked for Tooele Army Depot as an electrical technician. Together they raised their two children, Cory and Nicole. They taught their children hard work, love, respect, faith, and a love of nature and the outdoors. They spent many vacations camping, fishing, hiking, and exploring the beauty of God’s creations.
Allen had a plethora of hobbies and loved to work with his hands. He could often be found creating wood masterpieces, tying fishing flies, building fishing poles, taking pictures, or designing home improvement or yard projects. He made a unique custom fishing pole for each of his grandchildren. He was an artist at heart. There wasn’t anything he couldn’t do if he put his mind to it. He was the ultimate handyman, repairman, and mechanic.
Allen was a friend to everyone and lived without judgment or guile. Although he was a man of few words, he loved to make people laugh with his quick wit and sense of humor. He enjoyed helping and serving his neighbors and treasured his life-long friends. However, his greatest treasure was his family and he was never happier than when he was surrounded by his grandchildren.
Allen is survived by his wife, Karen, son Cory (Bev) Dobson, daughter Nicole (Brad) Clark, seven grandchildren, brothers Norman (Beverly) Dobson and Stephen Dobson, and sister JoLue (Kreig) Kelley. He is preceded in death by his parents Don Roger and Phyllis Stephenson Dobson as well as many aunts and uncles.
We love you and are so grateful for the blessing you have been to all of us. We are grateful for the promise of eternal families and look forward to a beautiful heavenly reunion.
Family and friends can celebrate Allen’s life at a visitation on March 1 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Skyline LDS chapel, 777 Skyline Drive, Tooele, UT. A graveside service will be held on March 2 at 12:00 at the Holden Utah Cemetery.
September 26, 1943 — February 23, 2024
Tooele
Allen LeRoy Dobson passed away peacefully at his home in the early morning hours on February 23, 2024, with his sweet wife by his side. Allen left a legacy of love, faith, service, and laughter.
Allen was born in Fillmore, Utah on September 26, 1943. He grew up in the neighboring town of Holden, Utah where he spent hours exploring the hills near his home and occasionally played innocent pranks on the local residents. He graduated from Millard High School in 1961. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved fishing, hunting, and backpacking.
He literally met his sweetheart, Karen Kay McKee, in elementary school and they dated throughout high school and married a few years later on November 21, 1964. They were later sealed in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. After almost 60 years of marriage, they were an example of love, commitment, support, and sacrifice. They built their home in Tooele, Utah and Allen worked for Tooele Army Depot as an electrical technician. Together they raised their two children, Cory and Nicole. They taught their children hard work, love, respect, faith, and a love of nature and the outdoors. They spent many vacations camping, fishing, hiking, and exploring the beauty of God’s creations.
Allen had a plethora of hobbies and loved to work with his hands. He could often be found creating wood masterpieces, tying fishing flies, building fishing poles, taking pictures, or designing home improvement or yard projects. He made a unique custom fishing pole for each of his grandchildren. He was an artist at heart. There wasn’t anything he couldn’t do if he put his mind to it. He was the ultimate handyman, repairman, and mechanic.
Allen was a friend to everyone and lived without judgment or guile. Although he was a man of few words, he loved to make people laugh with his quick wit and sense of humor. He enjoyed helping and serving his neighbors and treasured his life-long friends. However, his greatest treasure was his family and he was never happier than when he was surrounded by his grandchildren.
Allen is survived by his wife, Karen, son Cory (Bev) Dobson, daughter Nicole (Brad) Clark, seven grandchildren, brothers Norman (Beverly) Dobson and Stephen Dobson, and sister JoLue (Kreig) Kelley. He is preceded in death by his parents Don Roger and Phyllis Stephenson Dobson as well as many aunts and uncles.
We love you and are so grateful for the blessing you have been to all of us. We are grateful for the promise of eternal families and look forward to a beautiful heavenly reunion.
Family and friends can celebrate Allen’s life at a visitation on March 1 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Skyline LDS chapel, 777 Skyline Drive, Tooele, UT. A graveside service will be held on March 2 at 12:00 at the Holden Utah Cemetery.
Memory Wall
In Honor & Remembrance
Mary Robbins
We wanted to express our sincere condolences to Allen‘s family… Norman, Jolue, and Steve… also Karen, Cory, and Nicole. Allen is such an authentic, kind, caring person! He showed so much kindness to everyone!
We wanted to thank ALL your family for the love and support you’ve shown to us throughout the years. ❤️🙏🏼
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Sincerely, with love,
Mary and Brooke,
Luke and Daniel Dobson.
Mar 4, 2024
Kent and Joyce Hardcastle
Kent and Joyce Hardcastle has purchased Eco-Friendly Memorial Trees for Allen Dobson
Mar 4, 2024
Frederik Dissel
Dear Nicole,
Karen and I were saddened to hear about your dad's passing. We loved the obituary because it clearly spoke about your dad's wonderful qualities. We extend our sincere sympathies and send our condolences. We hope you feel of our love and hugs from Arizona. Praying Heaven's blessings on your families during these difficult days of transition. God bless your Mom.
Frederik and Karen Gasparac Dissel
Mar 1, 2024
Myron Bateman
Dobson
We have had the privilege of living across the street from Allen and his family for the past 45 years. He loved his dear wife, Karen, and could often be seen working hand in hand with her beautifying their home and yard. He was a craftsman and handyman and was always willing to lend out his tools. He & Karen are wonderful neighbors and we love their family. Allen will be dearly missed.
Feb 27, 2024
The Marion Clark Family
The Marion Clark Family has purchased Eternal Love for Allen Dobson
Feb 27, 2024
Cliff and Annie Walter
Cliff and Annie Walter has purchased Forever Blessed for Allen Dobson
Feb 27, 2024
Lyneve Cox
i am so sorry about this, Allen was such a good friend. I loved working with him out at South Area, we had such a good time, always joking and messing around, popping pop corn every day, talking about our families and co workers. He will be missed by all.
Feb 26, 2024
Steven Bridges
Sorry for your lose, Allen was a good fried to me and my family. I am sure he will be missed by by all who new him…
Feb 25, 2024
Emily walbeck
Condolences to the family. Here’s a candid photo of Allen at my wedding reception in 2016.
Feb 25, 2024
Aline Heiniger
I'm so sorry for your loss. I loved working with Allen out at South Area.
Feb 25, 2024