Larry Gordon Cloward, 79, passed away in West Valley, Utah on Monday, August 12, 2024.
Larry was born on May 21, 1945, in Spanish Fork, Utah to Gordon L. and Mary Monk Cloward. He graduated from Spanish Fork High School in 1963, and then attended Snow College. He married Gail Ott on February 27, 1965, in Tropic, Utah. They were later sealed in the LDS Provo Temple on December 3, 1982.
Larry enlisted in the US Army in 1966 and served in Vietnam from 1967 to 1968. After returning from overseas, he was stationed at Fort Sill in Lawton, Oklahoma. In October 1969, they had their first child, Lonna. Two months later, Larry was honorably discharged from the army and they returned to live in Spanish Fork. They had two more children, Paula and Ryan. Larry and Gail were married 29 years before she passed away in 1994.
Larry married Carole Shakespear Adair on October 29, 1994, in Spanish Fork. He gained two daughters, Terri and Debbie, and their families. They moved to West Valley, Utah where they have lived for 29 years. Larry and Carole enjoyed spending time together with their families. They loved visiting their favorite places, Tropic, Bryce Canyon, Alaska, the Caribbean, Coalville, and Mesquite.
From a young age, he worked in construction with his father developing a strong work ethic that he carried throughout his life. He was a letter carrier for the US Postal Service, a real estate agent for Mitchell Robarge Real Estate, and a directory assistance operator for Mountain Bell/US West; after retiring, he worked part-time for Marriott Hotels. Additionally, he was equally devoted to his church service within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving as Elders Quorum President, Sunday School President, and other various callings. No matter his job or other commitments, he always prioritized his family over everything else. Everyone who knew him knew exactly how much he cared about them. His stories and laughter always filled a room making everyone feel his love. Whenever he couldn’t be around you in person, he was always there with a phone call, text, and his specialty, personalized birthday cards.
Larry is preceded in death by his parents, Gordon L. and Mary Monk Cloward, first wife, Gail Ott Cloward, and brother, Craig James Cloward.
Larry is survived by his wife, Carole Shakespear Cloward, and children, Lonna (Robert) Christensen, Paula (Michael) Berns, Ryan Larry (Cordi) Cloward, Terri (Jerry) Taylor, Debbie (Craig) Sainsbury; siblings, Dennis (Trudy) Cloward, Lynnette (Ron) Diamond; 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
The family will be having a graveside service with full military honors on Friday, August 16, 2024, at the Spanish Fork City Cemetery.
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