Claytor Allred Obituary (2010)

Claytor Wilson Allred, age 92 died Aug. 5th 2010. Born February 17, 1918, in American Falls, Idaho, to Irvin and Effie Lucinda Wilson Allred. Received B.S. and M.S. degrees from USAC (now Utah State University). Active in music, writing, and speech arts activities. Taught two years at Byron High School, Wyoming. Married Joan Dobson, September 15, 1941, at American Falls. Helped build zinc plant at smelter and over 300 igloos at Tooele Ordnance Depot. Taught and worked on Ph.D. at U. Of Minnesota. Started as a civil servant at depot in 1942. Drafted into Army in 1943, serving in Oregon, North Africa, and Italy in 70th and 91st Infantry Divisions. Wounded in Italy in July 1944. Discharged from Bushnell General Hospital in March 1945. Awarded Bronze Star, Combat Infantryman Badge, Purple Heart, and several other medals. Returned to depot in 1945 and served in several positions until named Chief Management Engineer in 1952. Created or coordinated, and installed many of the systems and procedures resulting in the successful operation of Tooele Anny Depot through the years. Finding a need for better general management guidance, created numerous procedures which were adopted for use by military installations and schools world wide. Became known as "Mr. Management." Wrote, and received awards for, several articles published for Army management use. In 1971, received the coveted Defense Management Writer of the Year award. Retired in 1972. Served in various capacities in ward and stake positions through the years in the L.D.S. church. Best remembered for his 10 years in the Sunday School superintendency in the Tooele First Ward. After retirement, satisfied a life-long desire to see the world. Visited six continents, more than 80 foreign countries, al1 50 states, and several possessions. Flew over 300,000 miles, and spent 76 days at sea. Began writing articles for world-wide publication dealing with his rock hunting hobby and had 25 published. Wrote numerous small articles for Deseret News. Hunted rocks over much of the West, and cut and polished them. Did silver smithing to set finished stones in jewelry , which he gave, with love, to many friends and relatives. Swapped rocks with pen pals in several foreign countries. To pass the winter days, made needlework pictures, rugs, and other items, finishing two or three each winter. Won numerous blue ribbons and sweepstakes at various fairs. Played the organ for his own entertainment. Gardened, and maintained "the neatest lot in town." Well known by all for his daily walks all over town. In his 70's, became interested in microscopic mineral specimens and subsequently photographing them. Had two more articles published on this subject and also had pictures published in mineral magazines. Developed new techniques to create stunning photographic compositions. Survived by two children, Susan Taylor, Salt Lake City, and Steven (Cecil) Allred, Erda; 7 grandchidren, 25 great-grandchidren. Preceded in death by his wife Joan, brothers RoLon and Richard Irvin who died shortly after birth, sisters, Helen Kent, Conchita West, Norma LaBarge and Betty June Pauli. No funeral services were held. Brief graveside services were held in the Tooele City Cemetery on Monday August 9, 2010. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Claytor Wilson Allred please visit our Sympathy Store.