Eileen Cloward Butler, 78, of Spanish Fork, Utah passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026 in Spanish Fork. She was born August 17, 1947 in Payson, Utah to James Russell Sr. and Joyce Wadsworth Cloward. Eileen attended schools in Santaquin and Payson.
She married her sweetheart, Larry Butler on June 2, 1967 and they are the parents of two children. She loved her family greatly and enjoyed many family activities, especially being everyone’s Grammy. A member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Eileen served in many callings. At an early age she enjoyed working with her father at her grandfather’s store, Cloward’s Market. That began her love of working with the public. She worked at various jobs including Wasatch Bank in Santaquin, and Something to Crow About in Payson.
She is survived by her two daughters, Jodi (Mike) Jensen, Cheyenne, WY; Nicole (Matt) Nelson, Spanish Fork; six grandchildren, Matt Jensen, Colton Jensen, McKenna Jensen, Kaden Hunsaker, Brevin Hunsaker, and Jaizley Hunsaker; and seven great grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters, Lana (Rick) Johnson, and Karen (Bruce) Peery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry; parents, Russell and Joyce; stepfather Ron Spencer; brother Jim; and sister JoAnn.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 275 South 1400 East, Spanish Fork, Utah. Visitation prior from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. Interment at Santaquin City Cemetery.
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