Larry Gordon DuBeau, 80, passed away of natural causes at his home in Park Grove Monday, March 26, 2018.
Larry was born January 10, 1938 to Hazel (Cornwell) and William “Eddie” DuBeau in Glasgow, Montana. He was the third of five children and the only one without a nickname. He attended elementary school in Fort Peck and graduated from Glasgow High School in 1956. After high school he worked at the Glasgow Air Force Base.
On December 19, 1957 he married the love of his life, Frances “Fritzie” Bondy. He started working for Eagle Western in 1959 on the second power house in Fort Peck. Continuing construction work, they traveled most of the Western United States for the next 22 years. On August 1, 1977 Fritzie and Larry purchased their home and the trailer court in Park Grove, planning for retirement. In March of 1982 he hung up his hard hat and put on his Bartender apron when they purchased The Park Grove Bar and Café. He served many Valley County residents their first drink on their 21st birthdays. He worked right up till the time of his death.
You couldn’t have found a more honest, trusting man. He was always up for a game of pool or darts. He took pride in his yard and garden and was always ready to rake or burn a few leaves. Larry enjoyed spending time with his family: boating, pulling skiers, or just sitting on the swing watching. He was an avid hunter and fisherman in his younger years.
Larry is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, his brother, Ed and sister, Carroll.
He is survived by his four children: Gordon “Gordy” (Val) DuBeau of Gillette, Wyoming, Roxanna “Roxy” (Willie) Williams of Gillette, Wyoming, Kimberly “Kim” (Doug) Cook of Park Grove, Montana, and Robin (Reed) Sutton of Billings, Montana; his grandchildren, Joshua (Stayce) Williams, Beau (Kate) Williams and Kaytlyn Williams of Gillette, Wyoming, David (Jodi) Tracy of California, Jory (Cortney) Cook of Park Grove, Montana, Shandy (Fuzz) Stingley of Nashua, Montana, Ali Cook (Jaime Riseden) of Great Falls, Montana, Ty and Jax Sutton of Billings, Montana; fourteen great-grandchildren; sister, Sharon (Dick) Olson; brother, Punk DuBeau and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He will be forever missed.
A Celebration of Larry’s Life will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Bell Mortuary in Glasgow, Montana. Private family burial will follow in the Nashua Cemetery. A luncheon will be 1:00 p.m. at The Park Grove Bar and Café following burial.
Service Schedule
Celebration of His Life
11:00 AM
Saturday March 31, 2018
Bell Mortuary
701 2nd Avenue South
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Private Family Service
12:00 PM
Saturday March 31, 2018
Nashua Cemetery
Nashua, Montana 59230
Luncheon
12:30 PM
Saturday March 31, 2018
Park Grove Bar and Grill
Park Grove, Montana 59230
Service Schedule
Celebration of His Life
11:00 AM
Saturday March 31, 2018
Bell Mortuary
701 2nd Avenue South
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Private Family Service
12:00 PM
Saturday March 31, 2018
Nashua Cemetery
Nashua, Montana 59230
Luncheon
12:30 PM
Saturday March 31, 2018
Park Grove Bar and Grill
Park Grove, Montana 59230
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Diana Robinette says
My prayers and condolences to Larry’s family, Glenn has his dart partner again. The Robinette family.
Marlo Aiken says
So sorry for the families loss. Larry was a great guy and good cook. My family would make a special trip to Park Grove for there sirloin steak and chicken fried steak that Larry prepared
Sue Harter says
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Roxy!! Time goes by….memories are forever.
Terry Esplen says
He will get to be with mom now. Thinking of you guys All my love Terry
Makelky.s says
Our prays are with you all. Larry was a great person, always had a friendly greeting when we came in for lunch or supper. We still talk about the Park Grove Bar. God bless. Mac & Arby.
Larry Reznicek says
There are no words to tell you how sorry we are. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Larry & Shawn Reznicek.
Arlie Gordon says
My deepest condolences. Larry was a fine gentleman.
Jenny Brown says
My prayers and thoughts are with you. Always enjoyed seeing Larry in Park Grove.
Rick & Sharon Larson says
Deepest condolences and prayers to Larry’s family & friends.
Larry & Shawn Reznicek says
Our hearts go out to you and your family. Although we don’t know exactly what to say, we want you to know that we are with you in thought and wish you comfort and peace as you remember your father.
buck archambeault says
Larry and Frizie were one of the greatest couples that I have ever known. I have great memories of growing up in Fort Peck with these families.
Shirley Esplen says
Remember all the good times. Sorry for you loss.
Shirley Esplen
Erica Smith (Gagne) says
I am so sorry to hear about Larry, he was a wonderful man. I lived in Park Grove for quite a few years, also working as a waitress/bartender at the Park Grove Bar & Cafe for a while. (Best Ceasars ever, BTW!) I had the extreme pleasure of really getting to know Larry during those times. My thoughts and prayers are with this wonderful family now more than ever.
Thanks for the memories Larry! ?