St. George, UT - Our beautiful, gracious, kind and cheerful mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend left this mortal existence on May 10, 2011 to be reunited with her husband, Allen, many beloved relatives, friends and her Savior. Her suffering is over! We rejoice in the fact that she had a long, full life and truly endured to the end with faith and courage. Born September 23, 1918 to Nathan and Dora Matilda Tolman Barlow in Preston, Idaho, Dora was the 13th child born to this loving family. When Dora was a toddler, her mother died of the Spanish flu, leaving behind a family of 14 children, including newborn brother, Doran. Following this tragedy, Dora was raised by her father and older sisters. In time, her father re-married Lydia Kunz of Bern, Idaho. Lydia was the only mother Dora ever knew and she loved her vary much. As a teenager, Dora was raised as big sister to four younger siblings. She had many happy memories of her years in Bern and attending high school in Montpelier, Idaho, where she graduated in 1936. After high school, Dora moved to Salt Lake City to work. Here she met Allen Stroud, who spotted the beautiful young lady one Sunday at church. Their courtship ensued and they were married on April 14, 1939 in The Salt Lake Temple. Dora loved Allen's family and they loved her. Dora worked for Standard Oil for many years, including the time Allen served during WWII. It was during this time in Salt Lake City, that they made many dear, lifelong friends and spent happy times with their families. In 1953, Dora and Allen left friends and family in Salt Lake and moved to Los Angeles where Allen started his career working for the Howard Hughes Corporation and Dora transferred to Standard Oil of California. After two years, Dora retired to become a full time mother to an adopted baby girl, Rebecca Ann. Two and a half years later, Dora and Allen adopted Dora Jill and their family was complete. During the girls' growing up years, Dora was a capable homemaker, loving mother, amazing cook and baker, three time Relief Society president, bishop's wife, good friend, loving sister and aunt, self employed business woman and faithful disciple of Christ. She always said these were her happiest years. In every endeavor, she made lasting friendships and touched many lives. A beautiful singing voice was one of Dora's gifts and she loved singing in small groups and choirs throughout her life. Because of Allen's work, Dora was able to travel with him to different areas of the world, but she always liked home best. Dora loved living near her sister, Lue Nadle in California. They spent time on lots of different craft and cooking projects. Whenever they were together, you could bet there would be Dr. Pepper! She also looked forward to the yearly summer vacations to Utah and Idaho to visit extended families. Dora was proud of her heritage and loved being with her brothers and sisters and with Allen's family. Always willing to enlarge her circle of love, she became foster mother to a shy little Apache girl named Olphelia Kinney in 1970. Dora and Allen also adopted their grandson, Aaron, in 1980 as a toddler and raised him to adulthood. They later welcomed Olphelia's son, Josh Anderson as a foster son and companion for Aaron. These boys kept Allen and Dora very busy in their later years. They moved to St. George in 1978, building their home in Bloomington, where they remained active in the church, community and raising Aaron and Josh. One of their biggest accomplishments was the log home they built in Robertson, Wyoming, with the help of Allen's brother Dean. This home was a gathering place for family and friends for many years. They truly loved "the ranch" and friends they made there. Everyone was welcome to come to either home for a short or long term stay. Being a gracious hostess was one of Dora' gifts. Dora was the hardest worker in the world. Her energy was boundless at an age when most people are "winding down" in their retirement years. She took care of two growing boys, a husband, various pets, a large house and garden, was a good neighbor, led an exercise class, walked two miles a day, kept a beautiful home, built a log home and served the Lord, all with a cheerful attitude! She truly was amazing. Dora nursed Allen for many years during his final illness with patience and kindness. These years earned her the nickname of "Mrs. Job". Dora had more than her fair share of heartache and sorrow in this life. However, she maintained her cheerful attitude and happy demeanor. You always wanted to be around her because she was so much fun. She was an inspiration to everyone and loved by all who knew her. Dora never wavered in her faith, serving the Lord and others as log as her health permitted. She has fought a gracious battle with Alzheimer's disease for the past thirteen years. Dora was preceded in death by her husband, Allen, her parents, step mother, her brothers, Nathan, Owen, Wilford, Shelton, Granville, Walter, and Carl; sisters, Matilda, Viola, Lucy, Mary, Lela, Lue and Wilma. Dora was looking forward to a great reunion with her family. She is survived by her daughters Becky (Chuck) West, Jill Nisson, and son, Aaron Stroud. Also survived by foster children Olphelia Enfield and Josh (Aminta) Anderson, ten grandchildren and many great-grandchildren; brothers: Doran, Kimber and Ralph and a sister Carol Dawn McGlammery as well as many beloved nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. at the Brigham Road LDS Chapel, 1222 Brigham Road, Bloomington Hills, Utah. A visitation will be held prior to services from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the chapel. Interment will be at the St. George City Cemetery.