Background
Cleary, Shirley Jean was born on November 14, 1942 in St. Louis. Daughter of Frank and Crystal (Maret) Cleary.
Cleary, Shirley Jean was born on November 14, 1942 in St. Louis. Daughter of Frank and Crystal (Maret) Cleary.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Washington University, St. Louis, 1964. Master of Fine Arts, Temple University, Philadelphia, 1968. Postgraduate, The Corcoran, Washington, 1969—1971.
Advisory county Montana Trout Unlimited.
Board of directors Montana State Arts Council, Montana, 1973-1981, Helena Civic Center, Montana, 1983-1989. Active leadership Helena, 1985. Member Miniature Art Society of New Jersey, Montana Association Female Executives, Trout Unlimited (advisory board Montana chapter), College Art Association.
Married (Leo) Frank Cooper, June 18, 1982. Stepchildren: Clay Cooper, Alicia Cooper, Curt Cooper.