Elaine Cross
I met Elaine Cross at a dinner I was invited to when I first moved to Philipsburg, MT. I was in my mid 30’s and Elaine was in her early 80's. We quickly became friends and were Philipsburg pool tournament partners for the next 15 seasons. She had a mean pool shot usually when you would least expect it like a double bank on the 8 ball for the win. I had lost my last grandparent only just a few yrs earlier and Elaine comfortably helped fill that void. She also eventually proceeded both my mother and father. Elaine loved her family including all of her grand children and grt grandchildren. Elaine loved our US military with both her sons serving . She was a board member of a charity I started in 2010. She actually came up with the term “ K9 Care” as part of our non-profits name; K9 Care Montana. Through over 5 decades of community involvement Elaine had gained the love and respect of everyone. She loved singing in the church choir, playing penuckle and bridge, playing the fiddle at fiddle jams all over Western Montana. She was a speaker and a Master story teller w/ more than just an occational joke. She loved playing cribbage with her best friend Sandy . Elaine was a women's advocate. She was a fighter for womens rights " kicking ass and taking names" until the end. . You of course have heard of Mini Pearl the actress? Well she played Maxi-pearl the actress at the local Philipsburg Opera house which is noted as the oldest opera house in Montana..When we would talk about her youth she would often refer to her school days and how she would ride her horse "Lady" to school. These are just a few things I know about and had the honor to experienced firsthand with my friend Elaine Cross. Doing all of this while she was in her 80 and 90 years of age. Many other great memories I will continue to hold close to the chest which includes her direct family. I am sure I will share some more of the good times in the future through many photos taken over the yrs. Although she didn’t visibly show it much I know Elaine was heart broken when she lost her 70 yr old son Kerry to an accident almost a year ago yet still found the strength to push forward @ 102 years old. At the end she said she was ready to meet Kerry at their favorite fishing hole. We were able to say our good byes over a span of recent visits and even shared a last sip of fine whiskey together. She will always be remembered and never forgotten. In some of her last words to me; “We have had some good times kiddo! Cheers!” Elaine comfortably passed away around 2:30 yesterday afternoon @102.5 years old. An amazing lady and an amazing life.. *Special thank you to GCMC and staff .
My continued thoughts and prayers are with the Cross family.
I met Elaine Cross at a dinner I was invited to when I first moved to Philipsburg, MT. I was in my mid 30’s and Elaine was in her early 80's. We quickly became friends and were Philipsburg pool tournament partners for the next 15 seasons. She had a mean pool shot usually when you would least expect it like a double bank on the 8 ball for the win. I had lost my last grandparent only just a few yrs earlier and Elaine comfortably helped fill that void. She also eventually proceeded both my mother and father. Elaine loved her family including all of her grand children and grt grandchildren. Elaine loved our US military with both her sons serving . She was a board member of a charity I started in 2010. She actually came up with the term “ K9 Care” as part of our non-profits name; K9 Care Montana. Through over 5 decades of community involvement Elaine had gained the love and respect of everyone. She loved singing in the church choir, playing penuckle and bridge, playing the fiddle at fiddle jams all over Western Montana. She was a speaker and a Master story teller w/ more than just an occational joke. She loved playing cribbage with her best friend Sandy . Elaine was a women's advocate. She was a fighter for womens rights " kicking ass and taking names" until the end. . You of course have heard of Mini Pearl the actress? Well she played Maxi-pearl the actress at the local Philipsburg Opera house which is noted as the oldest opera house in Montana..When we would talk about her youth she would often refer to her school days and how she would ride her horse "Lady" to school. These are just a few things I know about and had the honor to experienced firsthand with my friend Elaine Cross. Doing all of this while she was in her 80 and 90 years of age. Many other great memories I will continue to hold close to the chest which includes her direct family. I am sure I will share some more of the good times in the future through many photos taken over the yrs. Although she didn’t visibly show it much I know Elaine was heart broken when she lost her 70 yr old son Kerry to an accident almost a year ago yet still found the strength to push forward @ 102 years old. At the end she said she was ready to meet Kerry at their favorite fishing hole. We were able to say our good byes over a span of recent visits and even shared a last sip of fine whiskey together. She will always be remembered and never forgotten. In some of her last words to me; “We have had some good times kiddo! Cheers!” Elaine comfortably passed away around 2:30 yesterday afternoon @102.5 years old. An amazing lady and an amazing life.. *Special thank you to GCMC and staff .
My continued thoughts and prayers are with the Cross family.
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