Ethel Inez (Dale) Allen was born in Oklahoma on April 28, 1924 to Lassie Dee (Jones) Dale and
James Wilburn Dale. Ethel was a twin, her sister Edith being born minutes after her. Ethel was one of 13 children.

Ethel, most lovingly known to most as Memo, married her true love John Norman Allen. They
made their homes in Berkeley and Albany. They had two daughters, Marsha and Cynthia.
Her husband preceded her in death in 1972. Also precededing her in death is her daughter,
Marsha in 2007 and son in-law, Bruce Walling in 2013.

Ethel is survived by her daughter, Cynthia (Allen) Forrest, her son in-law Mark, her brothers Jimmy Dale, George Dale and sister Lauralie Byrd. She was the loving Grandmother to David Gerfen, Kelly Ballard, Angella Forrest-Flahive, and Jennifer Forrest. She was the proud Great Grandmother to Cody, Justin, Kayleigh, Natalie, Will, Aine, Landon, Brennan, Anna Lynn, Aly, and Erin.

Ethel also leaves behind many adored nieces and nephews. Her twin sister Edith’s children, Margaret, Sue, and John were very close to their “Auntie” and will miss her greatly.

Ethel’s siblings who passed away before her were Wilburn Dale, Hettie Floyd, Raymond Dale,
Fred Dale, Olyne Simmons, Edith Wintersteen, Bonnie Phillips, Winnie Dale and Albert Dale.

Ethel was the well known owner of Allen’s Jewelers in Pinole for many years. She leaves behind countless caring friends.

Ethel was a devout Christian and her loving, kind, gentle spirit was ever present until her peaceful death on November 2, 2015. Ethel will never be forgotten for giving to those in need, her endless patience and her unconditional love for all. Before her passing, Ethel still awoke with a smile, giving a friendly wave or blow a kiss to those who cared for her throughout the last few years of her life.

Her deep devotion to family, her undying faith in God and a heart made of gold will be with us
for eternity. Loving contributions can be made to Snowline Hospice or Pines of Placerville.

For those that knew her, Ethel will be remembered for:

Her Sense of Humor, Her strong Faith, Her Quilting Talent, Her Pies, Her High Heels, Her Cadillac, Her love of coffee, Saltine crackers and Butter, Her soft gentle voice, Her fun-loving laugh, talking on the phone with her twin, Edith, until midnight, Her talent for Story Telling…
The List Could Go On and On…