Kerry Cross died unexpectedly on June 9th 2021 doing what he loved, which was work. Kerry is survived by his wife Lori Cross along with Bubbie Lester Cross and A.J. Lee Cross. He is also survived by his mother, Elaine Cross, five siblings and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Kerry was proud to have served his country in the Vietnam war, Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom. He served in the Army Reserves and National Guard for 20 years. Kerry loved life and most of all his family, whose favorite memories were “Everything”. Kerry’s life cannot be summarized.
Graveside services with military honors will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 15th at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery at Fort Harrison. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the Lewis & Clark Humane Society, P.O. Box 4455, Helena, MT 59604.
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
10:00 a.m.
Tuesday June 15, 2021
Montana State Veterans Cemetery
Heroes Road
Fort Harrison, Montana 59636
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
10:00 a.m.
Tuesday June 15, 2021
Montana State Veterans Cemetery
Heroes Road
Fort Harrison, Montana 59636
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Bridget & Dan McGregor says
Lori, there are no words to express my condolences. Be well. Bridget
Rosanne says
Lori,
My heart goes out to you. There are no words to tell you how sorry I am. You are in my thoughts. Take care of you. Rosanne
Diane says
Lori,
I am so saddened to learn that Kerry passed away. I know the hole this has created in your heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you now. May the memories you shared with Kerry help you through this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy
Diane Pedersen
Chris and Nikki Roper says
My family’s thoughts and prayers go out to your family..I had the pleasure of working with kerry he was a good man and a hard worker. He taught me alot about hauling logs and working on trucks.
Lynn Mogstad says
Lori and Bubbie & AJ,
I am so very sorry for tragic loss of your soulmate and the best dog dad ever. There are just no words that can make sense of how this could happen to you all. I know Kerry left this world doing what he loved, and even more importantly, knowing how much he was loved in the life you created together. I suspect he is enjoying a good visit with your folks and Cec right about now. My heart goes out to you all. I pray you find peace and comfort in each other and in the friends and family that are here for you.
James Prusa says
May the Lord grant Kerry eternal peace! He was a good man and he ran a good race to the end. I was with him on Wednesday morning working with him to repair his busted excavator.
I only knew Kerry for the last two weeks. We have been working on my property together, but we were kindred spirits – both of us were Vietnam vets and also both did much golf course construction. We really hit it off, telling one another all about our lives. I do not make friends very easy, but I can call him a friend.
Kerry spoke about how lucky we both were to have wonderful wives. Though I have not met you Lori, Kerry told me he was blessed to have you and he obviously loved you dearly! You are now in my prayers and I am confident that the Lord will bring you comfort.
It was an honor to get to know Kerry Cross. Brief though the time, knowing him is a treasure for me of great value. I’ll be at Fort Harrison to render proper military salute and honor his service to our country!
May God bless Kerry and our country that he loved!
Jim Prusa
Wendy Williams says
Lori,
I am so sorry for your loss. Lifting you up in prayer in hopes that your broken heart will heal!
Colin Crook says
I had the privilege of working with Kerry on numerous Forest Service timber sales. He was the best road builder I have ever worked with. He really had an amazing smile and knew how to make a horrible road back to looking like new. His ability on every piece of machinery was unparalleled. He always had time for a good story or two and he will be missed. I was blessed to have known him!
KEVIN J. BARTSCH says
Lori- I am very sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts. Take care. Kevin
JoLin Poppler says
Lori,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss.
Wayne Bunch says
Lori,
Words can’t express how sorry I am for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Linsey Smith says
I also had the privilege of working with Kerry last summer in the Castle Mountains. He was great to work with and I always enjoyed spending the day with him and his crew. He was a very kind and respectful man and he always went above and beyond in his work. We have some great Forest Service roads in the Castle Mtns thanks to Kerry!
All of you are in my prayers and may God heal your broken hearts.
Matt, Ali, Avery, and Maddie Mandell says
Lori, we’re thinking of you and your family. I believe I only met Kerry once, but felt like I knew him well from all the great stories you told. During those stories, it was always clear in your eyes how much you loved one another. He will be missed.
Chris Simonson says
Lori,
We are so very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Pam says
Dear Lori – To love someone as deeply as you & Kerry loved each other is a blessing. Although we know he is not gone forever and that you two will be reunited, I wish I could help ease your sorrow at his loss. Know that you are loved by your many friends, and we are sending you heartfelt prayers and thinking of you constantly. Hugs to you.
Pat Hunt says
Lori, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I remember you had great stories about Kerry and the pups. He sounded like a wonderful man.
Carol Dullum says
Lori, treasure the time you had with Kerry. May those memories help you through the rough times. You’re in my prayers.
Tim Mickey says
So saddened by your loss Lori. I dont believe we ever met. I remember when me and Kerry got the Huffman Grocery delivery truck stuck in the Rumsey swimming hole. Huffman was my grandpa so I really didnt have quite the explaining to do as to why the delivery truck was stuck in the creek as Kerry did, when it was supposed to be delivering groceries in town. From that day on I was banned from the delivery truck, and he got to keep his job. As if it was my fault (lol) that we done did what we done did. Tight lines and fly high old friend. See ya on the other side.
Donna Bateman says
Dear Lori. My heart goes out to you at this sad time and I will remember you in my prayers.
Kym Vonada says
Lori, I was so sorry to hear of your loss of Kerry. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Carol and Steve Athearn says
Lori, My condolences to you and your family for your loss of Kerry. Steve and I are thinking of you. Our prayers to you.
John Kelly says
If I have the right Kerry here, and I believe I do, I served with him on Operation Blazing Trails in central America, and he was somewhat of a mentor to me, during my time with the 844th. He kind of looked after some of us young pups back then, and we appreciated him. He taught me several things about the military and trucking.
I was thinking about him today for some reason, and did a search, found this obituary.
I’m sorry for your loss Lori.
John Kelly AKA former Kelly of the 844th Engineers.