Sheree Atwood

Sheree Mathis Atwood, 58, passed away peacefully in her home in Cedar City, Utah on December 29, 2014. She was born April 18, 1956, in Price, Utah, to John Arnold and Idona H Ward Mathis. Sheree was married for time and all eternity in the Manti LDS temple to Brent Cloye Atwood on May 25, 1974. They were blessed with six children and fifteen grandchildren whom she loved and adored. Sheree fought a long 18 month battle with pancreatic cancer and did it with grace and faith that was an example to all who knew her. Her life was her family and they all thought they were special to her. Throughout her illness, Sheree’s focus was still on her family. She never complained about her situation but took full advantage of the remaining time she had with them. That is the way she lived her life and wanted her posterity to remember her. Having a well-kept yard and home were top priorities of Sheree. Her house was always in order, top to bottom, (everything in its place and she knew where it was). With all this organization, she could make you feel welcome in her home. Sheree had many callings in her church, but the primary was her favorite place to be. She loved the children and in turn they loved her. She would take full advantage of any opportunity to serve others and became a good friend to all who knew her. She will be sorely missed by all but especially by her best friend and husband of 40 years, Brent. They had many adventures together. Hiking and camping many times (mostly with their children), enjoying the outdoors was one of her favorite things to do. Sheree was well known for tarping off the campground before the site was ready for camping to make the experience more enjoyable. Her family will miss doing these activities with her. Sheree is survived by: her husband of 40 years, Brent Cloye Atwood; children, Jill (Keenan) Johnson of Price, UT, Janelle (Larry) Evans of Rock Springs, WY, Malinda (Joe) Atkin of Cedar City, UT, Jason (Staci) Atwood of Rock Springs, WY, Kent (LeAnn) Atwood of Cedar City, UT, and Allison (Carl) Evans of Grantsville, UT; her mother, Idona Mathis; brothers and sisters, Susan Madsen, Gary Mathis, Marilyn Kerekes, Linda Dinkelman, Gordon Mathis, and Craig Mathis; she is also survived by her beloved 15 grandchildren and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father, John Arnold Mathis. The family would like to thank all who had a hand in her treatment, but especially the doctors and nurses at the Huntsman Cancer Center in Cedar City. They made her feel like she was the only patient they had. Doctor Lin, thanks for your late nights on Sheree’s behalf and all of your many consultations, we knew you truly cared about her. Sheree would like to let all who knew her and those who are reading this know that she knows that God lives and loves us each of us. His hand is constantly upon you if you will at least let Him in your life and comfort you. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 3, 2015, at 12:00 noon in the Cross Hollows Stake Center 2610 W. Cody Dr., Cedar City, UT. A viewing will be held from 9:30a.m. to 11:30a.m. prior to the service, also at the chapel. Interment will follow the service at the Cedar City cemetery. Friends and family are invited to share condolence online at www.SerenityStG.com Arrangements are under the direction of Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah, 435-986-9100.

Sheree Atwood

April 18, 1956 - December 29, 2014