Sharon (Shawn) J. Yocum passed away Friday morning, July 25, 2025.
She was born in St Joseph, Missouri on June 20, 1947. Her parents were Gerald Yocum and Alberta Patrick Yocum. Both preceded her in death. They resided in Hastings, Nebraska. Shawn graduated High School in Hastings, Nebraska and joined The U.S. Navy.
She was married to Kenneth Alford and lived in the Old North End of Colorado Springs for over fifty years. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth of Colorado Springs; sister, Betsy and spouse, Wayne Helzer of Fresno, California; sister, Sara and spouse, Lynn Croswell, of Aurora, Colorado; as well as several nieces and cousins. Shawn also has a brother, Brian Yocum, deceased, of Hastings, Nebraska.
Shawn worked for 30 years as a social worker and was a long-time community activist. She once ran for State Representative and was once elected to the Colorado Springs District 11 School Board. She was always involved in her community.
Shawn supported several charitable organizations and especially loved animals. She had a keen sense of humor and a beautiful smile. Shawn led a very active and productive life and touched a lot of hearts in her journey.
She will be deeply missed by all those that knew and loved her. We will yearn for her presence and will miss her forever.
An open house Celebration of Life will be held in honor of Shawn from 4:00-6:00PM, on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at the Shrine of Remembrance Funeral Home, 1730 East Fountain Boulevard, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80910.
Shawn was a truly a unique individual, who was informed by her love of politics, her support of superior education for public school students, and by her family. We will forever lovingly reflect back on Shawn’s beautiful smile, her unique sense of humor, and her infectious laugh that encouraged others to laugh with her! May our dear friend rest in peace.
Thank you Pat and Bruce for your kind remembrance.
Shawn was the best neighbor anyone could have asked for. I dont know what I would have done without her helping me with my pets! She was a beautiful soul. I will think of her always with love and kidness. I love you Shawn! Always in my heart. 🩷
I met Shawn almost a year ago and was struck by her kindness, warmth and humor. I appreciate and remember all of the laughter and music we shared together. She was a light to everyone who knew her and will be missed deeply.
I met Shawn almost a year ago and was struck by her kindness, warmth and humor. I cherish the laughter and music we shared together. She brought light into the lives of all who knew her and was most defiantly was a light in my life that will be greatly missed.
While we only met Shawn once it was clear what a special human being she was, sharing her smile and her laughter freely with everyone. Our deepest sympathies, Colleen and John (Clara’s parents)
I have wonderful memories of my cousin Sharon. Her visits to see her Aunt Nadine (my mom) were always special. My thoughts and prayers are with Ken, Betsy, Sarah and families.
Miss Shawn was an amazing women. I worked with her 26 years ago at Peak Vista. I was an 18 year kid and this was my first job. Working with her was always so pleasant. She gave great advice. One thing that sticks with me about Miss Shawn is her driving. She gave me a ride home once or twice and I noticed she drove her automatic car with both feet. I had never seen that before….only Miss Shawn. 😁 I send my condolences to her family and I pray she rest in peace!!
Shawn was one in a million. Even though we were not in touch the last few years I have so many wonderful memories of her as do my grown children, who remember her home as a magical place when they were young. I am so sad knowing she is not in this world anymore. Rest in peace, Shawn.💕