Malcolm James Clouse

MALTA- Malcolm James Clouse, 80, passed away March 18, 2019 at Advanced Care Hospital in Billings, Mont., of natural causes. Cremation has taken place. There will be a gathering of friends on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 1 p.m. at the V.F.W. Club in Malta. A graveside committal with Military Honors will take place a later time.

Condolences for the family may be left at http://www.kirkwoodfuneralhome.com.

Malcolm was born on December 30, 1938 to Sylvester Clouse and Aleen Jones in Malta, Mont. He attended and graduated from Malta High School in 1958. A year later he started working at Malta Auto where he stayed and retired in 2002.

Malcolm retired from the Montana Army National Guard on December 30, 1998 after serving for 26 years. He was very active with veterans, he was the voluntary coordinator for the DAV Van which is used to transport veterans.

He was an avid card player, loved hunting, and trap shooting. He was a member of the Malta planning board for many years.

He is survived by his brother Mike (Teese) Clouse of Helena, sister Anna Eich of Butte, Mont., and sister Nina Jones of Malta.