Ailene grew up in Weld County, graduating from Ault High School. On April 30, 1944, she married Stanley King. In 1957, the family moved to Lincoln, Nebraska and lived there until 1973. After retirement, Ailene and Stanley moved back to Greeley. Stanley died in 2004.
Ailene was a wonderful wife, mom and homemaker. She was an avid sports fan, including the University of Nebraska football team, the Denver Broncos and the Colorado Rockies.
Ailene is survived by her daughter, Marietta King Wewee (Bill) of Tucson, Arizona; sons, Melvin King (Connie) of Clark, Wyoming, Robert King (Carol) of Lincoln, Nebraska and Gerald King (Marlene) of Hondo, Texas; two sisters, Rita Johnson and Barbara Carter both of Eaton; 8 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Gathering to honor Ailene will be held on Friday, October 18th beginning at 12:30 in the Eaton Area Community Center. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Bonell Good Samaritan Center, Greeley, CO.