Arthur George Allred

Arthur G. Allred of Selah, Washington, passed away on September 9th after a month-long battle with COVID-19. He was surrounded by his loving family throughout his final days.

Arthur was born in Ellensburg, Washington, on January 29, 1956. He attended Ellensburg High School and later Green River Community College, where he studied Automotive Painting. His career in the Automotive Paint industry spanned many years, working for several Automotive Paint Manufacturers in both training and sales.

Arthur’s work gave him the opportunity to travel extensively and experience the world. As a trainer, he traveled internationally to places including Holland, Thailand, Argentina, and many other destinations. He continued to excel in his career as a salesman for Sherwin-Williams Automotive, earning the prestigious Master Council Award four times. These accomplishments brought him and his beloved wife, Mary, on special trips to Hawaii.

Arthur’s love of travel was matched by his love of family. One of his most treasured Hawaii trips became an especially memorable family adventure when he and Mary extended their stay in Maui and flew his two oldest Granddaughters to join them for a week. Creating memories with the people he loved was one of the great joys of his life.

Arthur married his high school sweetheart, Mary, on January 25, 1975. Their marriage was a lifelong partnership filled with love, family, travel, and countless memories.

Arthur loved snowmobiling and boating and enjoyed being outdoors. He also had a fun sense of humor and loved teasing his children and grandchildren. He was always finding ways to keep his family laughing, and some of their favorite memories are the stories that came from his sense of humor.

During one fishing trip, Art threw dead fish at his daughter-in-law Joline, who promptly threw them right back. He also knew exactly how to tease Joline about her dislike of feet, occasionally sending her pictures of his big toe when it was red and swollen from gout. Art could dish it out, but his family was always willing to give it right back. On one occasion, Will got even with him by putting Tabasco sauce in Art’s nasal spray.

Art also enjoyed making memories with his children. He celebrated his son Will’s birthday at Pizza Place in Ellensburg, where they ate pizza and played arcade games together. At Will’s first rodeo, Will split his head open and ended up with 37 stitches. Despite the injury, Art took him back to ride bulls the very next day.

Along with his sense of humor, Art was always willing to teach others. He enjoyed showing people how to do things and was patient when teaching. One of his most recent teaching experiences was with his granddaughter Sammy, teaching her how to put new brakes on the front of her car. Sammy often talks about how patient Art was when teaching her to drive.

Arthur had a special love for animals, and they seemed to love him just as much in return. He had a gentle heart and a way of connecting with animals that reflected the kindness and warmth he showed to the people around him.

Above all, Arthur loved his family deeply. He will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He will also be remembered for his laughter, his stories, his adventurous spirit, his willingness to teach, and especially his ability to make the people around him laugh.

Arthur was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Edna Allred; his sisters Shirley Allred, Marion Allred, Sharon Ross, Patty Cash, and Marla Bracero; and his brother Theodore Allred.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Allred; his children, William Allred and his wife, Joline, and Cynthia Allred; his grandchildren, Samantha Bailey, Morgan Sockriter, Hannah Allred, and Madeline Allred; and his brothers and sisters, Donald Allred, Charles Allred, Ken Allred, Dorris Day, Marilyn Odle, and Linda Estep.

A celebration of Art’s life will be held at a future date. Details will be announced at a later time.

Arthur leaves behind a lifetime of memories and a family who loved him dearly. Though he is deeply missed, the love he gave, the laughter he shared, the lessons he taught, and the many stories he left behind will live on through his family for generations to come.