Milton Cranney WardMay 3, 1955 - January 10, 2016Milton Cranney Ward, 60, passed away January 10, 2016, at his home in Paris, Idaho. He was born on May 3, 1955 in Logan, Utah to Glen Passey and Carol Cranney Ward. He was raised in Paris, Idaho on the family farm and ranch. He graduated from Bear Lake High School in 1973 and was a member of the LDS Church. He is survived by his life partner, Danielle Gunn, Blackfoot, Idaho; 4 brothers, Keith (Pam) Ward, Richmond, Utah; Kendell (Sonia), Paris, Idaho; Brian, Montpelier, Idaho; Dale (Char), Brigham City, Utah; 2 sisters, Mary (Rondo) Erickson, Clearfield, Utah; Marcia (Mark) Wilson, Bloomington, Idaho; and a multitude of nieces & nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Kim Cranney Ward and Wyndon Glen Ward.Milt was raised to be kind, generous, compassionate and resourceful. Milt grew up ranching and worked a full day's work and then some his entire life. He is the epitome of what ranchers stand for. He could do anything and everything so very well. He was an expert horseman, cattleman and sheep man. He not only loved the cowboy way of life, he lived it every day. Milt was an extremely intelligent, gifted individual. He could do complicated math problems in his head within seconds. He was always able to figure out mechanical, electrical, plumbing and other problems. If Milt couldn't fix it, nobody could! Milt was able to judge livestock markets with ease and accuracy, which enabled him to buy or sell his prized livestock at the right time to make a profit. Milt was an avid supporter of 4-H livestock events and sales in Idaho, California, Utah and Wyoming. He absolutely loved working the sales and purchasing livestock from 4-H youth participants. Milt was very involved in the sheep industry. He served on several boards including the Board of Directors for the Idaho Wool Growers Association and the American Sheep Industry Board. He was also the President of the National Lamb Feeders Association and President of the Sid Butte Livestock Association. Milt ran the Jouglard Sheep Company Outfit and Ranch for fifteen years with Alicia Dredge, the ranch owner. Milt and Alicia had a wonderful partnership and built a thriving, successful ranch operation. They talked on the phone at least once every day concerning the ranch and just life in general. Milt simply adored Alicia and always had her best interests at heart.Milt loved politics and constantly had Fox News on his truck radio or his television. He loved arguing politics with people and was a great supporter of many Republican candidates. He would stay informed on all current political events and debate with the best of them on the rights and wrongs of each issue. Above all his many talents and gifts, Milt was the most generous man you could ever meet. He had a heart of gold that just simply filled the entire world. He helped so many people along the path of life. If anyone was down and out, Milt would give them a hug and hand them a hundred dollar bill or more if he thought it was necessary. He loaned people money all the time. More often than not, the loan would go unpaid. He would just smile about it and let the issue go. Milt would always jump right in and help anybody or do any job. There wasn't anything he wouldn't do to help a friend or even a complete stranger. Milt's family and friends loved and respected him so much. Prior to this remarkable man's death, he was always lending a hand to anyone in need. We, as his family and friends, are already missing that hand. We love and miss you so much, Milt. Friends may call at the Paris Idaho Stake Center, Friday, January 15th, from 6-8 p.m. A morning viewing will be held Saturday, January 16th, at the Bloomington City Cultural Hall located at 100 Canyon St., Bloomington, Idaho, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. The funeral will follow at 1:00 p.m. Interment will be at the Bloomington Cemetery.