Noriko Nakao Allred Obituary (1957

Noriko Nakao Allred returned to the loving arms of her Heavenly Father and her beloved family on July 17, 2018. Noriko was born October 25, 1957, in Kobe, Japan, to Haruyo Maruno and Shozou Nakao. She married Garth Allred in 2004. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Noriko was baptized in Japan while she was in high school and served an LDS mission to Sendai, Japan. She attended BYU Hawaii and received her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree from BYU. Noriko loved her work as a flight attendant for Delta Airlines, a teacher of Japanese, a translator for the LDS church, a host of a Japanese radio show in Tokyo, and the work she did in public affairs. She was dynamic and full of life, living in Los Angeles, New York, and abroad. She also loved to travel back to her home country, was an amazing cook, and was famous for her curry and Okonomiyaki. She was a frequent visitor of bakeries, with a few favorites in the Salt Lake area. She treasured her time as a Temple worker at the LDS Mount Timpanogos Temple. It was her refuge, a place of peace and tranquility, and a place she found joy. Noriko treasured each moment she could be there. She battled cancer for many years, but never let it win. Each time it returned, she poured her heart into those around her. She led a full and active life despite it – laughing and serving others to the end. She was a devoted friend, always thinking of others first, and had a heart full of love to share. To know her was to understand true humility and grace. She emulated the Savior and always acted as a witness for Him. Noriko looked forward to monthly family dinners with Garth’s siblings and their spouses and deeply appreciated those who helped with her yard, cared for her beloved pets when she was away, took her to treatments, accompanied her on adventures, brought her food, shared a smile, and spent time with her. Those who cared for and loved her will always have a special place in her heart, as do her beloved companions, cats Mia and Angel, and dogs Sky and Sunshine. Noriko was preceded in death by her Father, Mother, and Husband and is survived by her Brother Akihiro Nakao and his family (Japan), Sister Yoshie Nakao (Japan), and her husband’s children and their families, Scott, Darron, Angela, David, Michael, and Marc Allred, JoEll Pratte and Amber DeGraw. Anata no utsukushii mohanto yuujou ni kansha shiteimasu. Mata auhimade. Family and friends whose lives were touched by Noriko are invited to a gathering on Friday, July 27, 2018 from 10:00- 10.30 am, at the Berg Mortuary (185 E Center Street, Provo Utah), followed by a funeral service at 10.30 am. She will be laid to rest in the Provo City Cemetery following the services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Perpetual Education Fund of the LDS church or to the Best Friends Animal Society of Utah. Condolences may be expressed at www.bergmortuary.com.