Shirleen Cloward

Shirleen Allred Cloward, 78, of American Fork, Utah passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, July 12, 2025 due to health complications from battling cancer for 15 years. She left this earth surrounded by all of her family that loved her. Shirleen was born on January 29, 1947 in Mount Pleasant, Utah to Bruce and Shirley Allred. She married LaMar Cloward on May 15, 1968.
Shirleen graduated from North Sanpete High School in May 1965. She went to beauty school after graduation and worked in salons and nursing homes throughout her career, always caring for others and making them feel beautiful. This love for creativity and beauty in all things shaped those around her, including her daughter, Gina, granddaughter KyLee and grandson Chandler who followed in her footsteps in their lives as well. Shirleen was a talented seamstress which also highlighted her creativity. She was always making some type of quillow, blanket, pillow or craft for her friends and family.
Shirleen grew up in Mount Pleasant, Utah and this is where her love of animals began. Throughout her life she was always taking care of and loving the animals around her. Shirleen always had a well-fed and healthy Siamese cat throughout her life. She frequently reminisced and loved telling cat stories about Kitten Little, Casper, Rambo and Bandit. She loved quarter horses and grew up riding. Her beloved horse, Soxy, whom she broke herself with the help of LaMar was a huge part of her life. She continued to tell stories of Soxy throughout her life and up until her final hours here on this earth Soxy was a beloved topic of conversation. Throughout her childhood, Shirleen developed a deep love of dolls and became an avid doll collector. Her beautiful house was filled with dolls that reminded her of loved ones. She had an extensive Madame Alexander Doll collection and acquired every doll from the movie 'Gone with the Wind,' which was her favorite movie.
Shirleen and LaMar had a great love for the outdoors and camping. She was often found in the mountains in her fifth wheel taking long rides in the side by side looking at the beautiful scenery. Her happy place was on the mountain where she found peace and comfort being in nature and with loved ones. She spent numerous weekends camping with friends and family which created so many wonderful memories and lasting friendships. She was able to spend some of her final days on the mountain that she loved for one last hurrah.
Shirleen loved her family fiercely as they were the most important aspect of her life. If Shirleen was telling a story, it was most often about her kids and grandkids who she loved more than anything else. She lived for them and was so proud of each and every one of them.
Shirleen is survived by her husband, LaMar Cloward, American Fork, Utah; daughter, Gina Tooley, Mesquite, Nevada; son, Wyatt (Jodi) Cloward, Lindon, Utah; grandchildren KyLee (Brandon) Barrows, Chandler Tooley, Davi Cloward and Gunner Cloward; and great grandson Rowan Barrows. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Barbara Ann (Bobbie) Cox; and her brother Bruce Gail Allred.
A Graveside service will be held on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 10:30am in the American Fork City Cemetery, 100 East 650 North, American Fork, UT.