Larry McAlear
Larry Gene McAlear, 66, of 1632 First Avenue NW, died Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at his home after a one-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Larry is survived by three daughters, Janet (Brook) Lightner of Cedar Rapids, Jean Ann (Adam) Jeffrey, of Taylorville, IL, and Debbie (Lynn) Hansen of Twin Bridges, MT; two sons, Mike (Sheryl) Redman of Missoula, MT, and James (Karen) Redman of Columbus, MT; twenty-one grandchildren; a sister, Marlene (Dale) Hereid of Libby, MT; and a brother, Richard (Shirley) McAlear, of Boise, ID. His parents and a brother DeWayne McAlear preceded him in death. Larry was born October 18, 1942 in Polson, MT, the son of Earl and Myrtle Peek McAlear. He worked for many years for the Cedar River Paper Company. Larry was a member of the River of Life Church in Cedar Rapids and the Valley of Praise in Salmon, ID. He was an Army veteran. Funeral services will be held on Sat. April 4, 2009 at Grogan Funeral Home in Polson, MT at 11:00 a.m. with burial with military honors will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Polson. A memorial fund has been established. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.groganfuneralhome.com.
Dear Janet, Jean Ann and family,
My deepest sympathies go out to all of you. Your dad was a very special person. His love for life was transmitted to everyone whose lives he touched. Larry was so giving of himself – a defender of the poor, the downtrodden, the terminally ill. He had a way of making others see the good in themselves and offering them peace to comfort their souls. But he was so much more than that. The joy he found in his daily life and his diverse interests in the world around him expanded his horizons. The wonderful memories we have of him will help carry us over these sad days. With love, Joan
I knew Larry from high school in Polson. He was a good friend during that time and we had some good laughs together. I remember the twinkle in his eyes and can still see it in his picture.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time.
Dear Marlene & Dale, & family,
My Deepest sympathy to all of your family during this very difficult time. I have known Larry since we were in Libby High School together. In fact, he and I were Dear Friends back then. He was a total gentleman, and a lot of fun. He lived his life by helping others, and he loved his family. God Bless and comfort you all during the days ahead. “Absent From The Body and United with the Lord is Larry.” We will all miss his smiling face.