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; and sister, Betsy and spouse, Wayne Helzer of Fresno, California and sister, Sara and spouse, Lynn Croswell, of Aurora, Colorado; as several nieces and cousin’s. 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.
