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C. Lucille Cloud
C. Lucille Cloud, 81, of Richland, Wash., former Miles City resident, died Thursday, June 12, 2003, surrounded by her husband and two youngest children.
Mrs. Cloud was born Catherine Lucille Storms on May 20, 1922, in Miles City to Willis Porter and Bessie Cora Pack Storms. She was raised in Miles City, graduating from Custer County High School in 1940.
On Oct. 28, 1945, she and Jack Roy Cloud were married. She and her husband raised six children in Miles City. Mrs. Cloud was a stay-at-home mom until the couple's youngest daughter started school. She then worked at Aloha's Boutique and then later for the Miles City school district in the administration office.
In November 1972, Mr. and Mrs. Cloud moved to Richland. There she was employed with J. A. Jones Construction Co. as a clerk in the automotive department until her retirement in 1987.
One of Mrs. Cloud's greatest joys in life, besides being a loving wife and mother, was becoming a grandmother to her seven grandchildren.
While living in Miles City, she was a member of the First United Methodist Church and upon moving to Richland, became a member of Central United Protestant Church. She and her husband were members of the Rambling Rovers and enjoyed many wonderful trips and times traveling together with that group.
Mrs. Cloud's happiest moments ever were always when her children and grandchildren were around.
Her survivors include her husband of 58 years, Jack; her son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Carol of Las Vegas, Nev., her son and daughter-in-law, Thomas "Tom" and Debbie of Arvada, Colo., her son, William "Bill" of Helena, her daughter and son-in-law, Catherine "Cathy" and Geoff of Aberdeen, S.D., son Richard "Dick" of Kennewick, Wash., and daughter Caroline of Richland; and her seven grandchildren, Melissa, Jennifer, Justin and Michael Cloud of Arvada, Lucy and Katy Durst of Aberdeen, and Taylor Cloud of Las Vegas.
Survivors also include a sister-in-law and her husband, Kay and Ben Thompson of Gig Harbor, Wash., and by her husband's aunt and uncle, Opal and Frank DeVine of Richland.
Mrs. Cloud was preceded in death by her mother and step-father, Bessie and William S. Cole; her baby sister, Norma Cole; her brothers, Cecil, Hershel, Loren "Todd," Donald "Donny," Gerald "Judd," Orval Storms and Patrick Cole.
Christian burial will be Monday, June 16, 2003, at 10 a.m. at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Richland, followed by memorial services at Central United Protestant Church in Richland at 11 a.m.
Einan's Funeral Home in Richland is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 277, Richland, WA 99352 or the International Myeloma Foundation in honor of Mrs. Cloud's son, Tom, at 12650 Riverside Dr., Suite 206 North Hollywood, CA 91607-3421 or the charity of one's choice.
June Wilson
June Wilson, 83, of Gillette, Wyo., former died on Tuesday, June 10, 2003, at the Pioneer Manor in Gillette of natural causes.
Veva June Wilson was born June 19, 1919, in Gillette, the daughter of Everet and Ruth Jackson Pownall. She grew up on the Pownall Ranch at Adon and attended country schools in the Adon community and high school in Gillette and Las Vegas, Nev.
In 1938, she and Doyle Christy Jr. were married and they had one daughter, Sandra. They were divorced in 1939 and she worked in the Gillette and Sheridan, Wyo., areas.
On Sept. 13, 1947, she and leslie Wilson were married. They moved to the Powderville Ranch near Broadus.ÊMr. and Mrs. Wilson had three children: Kathleen, Blaine and Leslie.
Mrs. Wilson lived and worked at the Powderville Ranch and in Broadus until she sold the ranch in 1993.ÊShe lived in Broadus until her admittance to Pioneer Manor in Gillette in 1997, where she remained until the time of her death.
She loved horses and ranch life and was an active community leader at Powderville and Broadus. Mrs. Wilson was quick-witted, hardworking, dedicated to family and neighbors. She loved life and it's challenges. In later years, she was employed at a variety of businesses and the courthouse in Broadus.
Mrs. Wilson was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, which was an outlet for her delight of serving people. She loved to cook and was a warm and gracious host for her children, neighbors, community members, and all who passed through her life.
Her survivors include her children, Sandra Griffin of Hemet, Calif., Kathleen Notaro, and her husband, Jim, of Frenchtown, Blaine Wilson and his wife, Susie, of Gillette, and Leslie Speirs and her husband, Bob, of Spearfish, S.D.; and two brothers, Douglas Pownall of Gillette and Stanley Pownall of Arizona.
Survivors also include 17 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Wilson was preceded in death by her parents, Everet and Ruth Jackson Pownall; her husband, Les; one brother, Jack Pownall; and two grandchildren.
A memorial has been established to the Powder River County Museum in Broadus and donations may be sent to the Stevenson-Wilson Funeral Home, 210 West 5th St., Gillette, Wyo. 82716. Please visit www.stevensonandsons.com to send condolences to the family.
Eva Rose Shy
Eva Rose Shy, 65, of Belle Fourche, S.D., formerly of Miles City, died Saturday, June 7, 2003, at her home near Belle Fourche.
Born in Miles City in 1938, she was the daughter of Alvin Cato Howard and Eva Gold Howard. She grew up near Stacy where she attended grade school and graduated from Custer County High School School in Miles City.
She attended college in Denver, Colo., at Colorado Women's College and returned home after a year to marry George Shy. They were married on Jan. 26, 1957. They lived and raised their four children on the family ranch near Ashland.
In 1999, The couple moved to the Black Hills of South Dakota outside of Belle Fourche where they enjoyed semi-retirement spending winter months in Mesa, Ariz.
Mrs. Shy had many wonderful gifts and talents. She loved the outdoors, growing flowers and vegetables, riding horses and helping her husband with the many demands of ranch life. She was an extraordinary crafter, seamstress, and cook. Mrs. Shy enjoyed golfing, playing cards, dancing and spending time with and helping her family and friends.
Above all, she was a devoted wife and mother. Mrs. Shy provided a lifetime of nurture, support and encouragement to her children and grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband, George Shy of Belle Fourche; her children, Shannon Lund, and her husband, Tom, of Great Falls, Dudley Shy and his wife, Dana, of Billings, Stewart Shy of Shepherd, and Jayme Wilder, and her husband, Trae, of Billings; and her grandchildren. Whitney and Ashley Lund and Logan Shy.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Alvin and Eva Hoard.
A Vigil service will be held Wednesday, June 11, 2003, at 6 p.m. in the chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, June 12, 2003, at 11 a.m. in the Sacred Heart Church. Rite of Committal will follow in the Custer County Cemetery.
Please visit www.stevensonandsons.com to send condolences to the family. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Northern Hills, 1440 North Main, Spearfish, SD 57783.
Luke Clayton Blackwell
Luke Clayton Blackwell, 11, died Sunday, June 8, 2003, in an auto accident north of Zurich.
He was born Nov. 17, 1991, to Michael and Loreena (Reena Gilje) Blackwell in Port Angeles, Wash. He lived with his family in the coastal Pacific Northwest and Forsyth. Later he attended his first school years in Mandan, N.D., and Havre.
Luke lived to fish, hunt and play football with his best friend, his dad. He charmed everyone he met with his wit and endearing personality.
His survivors include his parents; a brother, Beau, and a sister, MacKena, both of Havre; his great-grandmothers, Alice Phillips of Forsyth and Maggie Blackwell of Humboldt, Tenn.; his grandparents, Dave and Helen Blackwell of Humboldt, Keith and Vicki Gilje of Forsyth, and Tony and Roxane Hepker of Maple Valley, Wash.; his uncles, Clay, Wade and Michael; his aunts, Sherri, Misty, Jodi and Jolynn; and 16 cousins.
Funeral services will be Thursday, June 12, 2003, at 10 a.m. in the Fifth Avenue Christian Church in Havre. Burial will follow at 5 p.m. in the Forsyth Cemetery in Forsyth.
Arrangements are by Edwards Funeral Home of Chinook and Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth.
Memorials in honor of Luke may be made to the Fifth Avenue Christian Church or to the Havre Hunter Safety Program.
