John Russell Cloud

World War II VET, John Russell Cloud, passed away in Great Falls, Montana on November 19, 2016.

John Cloud was born to Dr. Hiram Bryan and Lucille (Russell) Cloud at Plentywood, Mont., on November 2, 1927. By 1930, the family moved from Medicine Lake to Wolf Point where "Johnny" had great memories growing up. As a kid he had lots of friends, a black mare named Beauty, and a Chesapeake dog named Lindy.

During high school John did farm and ranch work around Wolf Point, went to school, and spent many weekends hunting with his dad. At age 17, John and his younger brother, Jim, lost their fa...