John Edward CROSS Sr. 1921 - 1987 SHS 1939
SHERIDAN, Wyo. - John Edward Cross Sr. was a teacher for over 20 years in northern Wyoming and southern Montana. After retiring from teaching in 1975, he worked for several Sheridan area businesses until ill health forced him to retire in 1982.

Mr. Cross, 65, died Monday in the Sheridan VA Medical Center of natural causes.

He was born in Gillette, a son of Charles and Sada Cross. He attended schools in Sheridan, Wyo, and graduated from Sheridan High School in 1939.

After serving four years in Europe during World War II, he graduated from Eastern Montana College in Billings.

Survivors include his wife, Betty of Story; two sons, Michael of Worland and John Jr. of Sheridan; and a brother, Frank of Corvallis, Ore.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Elks Section of Sheridan Municipal Cemetery.

Henne Funeral Home is in charge.

The Billings Gazette - Dec. 10, 1987