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Harvey LaRocque Obituary
Private graveside services will be held in Sand Coulee Cemetery. O'Connor Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Harvey was born Oct. 15, 1925, to David and St. Ann (Aiken) LaRocque in Rolette County, N.D., where he was raised and educated. He served on the USS Yorktown in the Pacific Theatre during WWII, and was honorably discharged from the Navy in 1946.
He moved to Montana in 1947, and married Elizabeth Busch in Sidney, Mont., and worked for the Anaconda Mining Company until his retirement in the 1970s. After retirement, he ranched near Sand Coulee until his health forced him to stop.
He was a past member of Appaloosa Horse Club and enjoyed boxing matches, watching westerns on television, hunting, fishing and raising Appaloosa horses.
Survivors include his daughters, Donna (Ed) Sowers of Great Falls, and Shirley (Lynus) Sebastian of Bozeman; his sons, Harvey F. (Patricia) LaRocque Jr., Fred M. (Kim) LaRocque and Phillip F. (Kim) LaRocque, all of Sand Coulee; sisters Elaine Kohler of Missoula, Delores Helm of Tacoma, Wash., and Carol LaRocque and Darlene Knutson, both of Great Falls; a brother, Joseph LaRocque of Simms; 11 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
Harvey was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth, on May 20, 2005; a daughter, Susan LaRocque; and a granddaughter, Crystal Martinez.
Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society, 550 N. 31st St. No. 103, Billings, MT 59101.
Condolences may be posted online at www.oconnorfuneralhome.com and/or www.gftribune.com/obituaries.
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Memories and Condolences
for Harvey LaRocque
Chris Volk
January 13, 2011
I ran into Harvey at the Missouri River Manor this time last year. It was great to talk to him. The one thing that stood out was his great love for his kids and grandkids. My condolences to your family.
Jami Ellis
January 13, 2011
To the Larocque family, I was sorry to hear about Harvey's passing. I loved watching he and the boys in the round pen working horses when I was a child. He was always a huge hero to me, I loved the way he worked with horses. I will never forget him sitting in the livingroom watching "The Good The Bad and The Ugly" and hearing him laugh. He will truely be missed.
Jami Ellis and family
mitch helm
January 12, 2011
i wanna thank encle harvey for looking out for my mom when she was little.me and my sisters allways looked forward to going to uncle harvey's ranch and seeing the horse's playing in the hay barn...now i know harvey is up there riden wild horses in heaven...my mom always said that u couldnt tell if uncle harvey was happy or mad cuz he wuz always smileing....keep smileing uncle harvey....god bless.....mitch helm/delores helm/terrilyn swansen/shelly harris/tricia sayers...
Connie Jensen and Family
January 12, 2011
Praise God for the Life of Harvey F. LaRocque. As my Beloved Uncle he was truly a 'Man Among Men'. Many of my most cherished memories as a young girl are of visiting the ranch.Forever in my heart will I honor the wonderful memories and life of Uncle Harv.
Kathy NoRunner
January 12, 2011
Carol and family, Sorry for you loss. I know Harvey will be deeply missed. He is now where he needs to be the Lord and his wife. I am honored to have had the opportunity to know him and Babe. Sincerely, Kathy
Kathy NoRunner
January 12, 2011
Carol and family, Sorry for your loss. I know Harvey will be deeply missed. He is where he needs to be now with the Lord and his wife. So glad I had the opportunity to know him. Sincerely, Kathy
Ducky and Judy LaRocque
January 11, 2011
To all of Harvey's Family and Friends: We are deeply saddened by the loss of your dad. We will miss the weekly calls and conversation we often had with him. We were blessed with the many memories and stories he shared with us of the past. He will be a part of us always and he will be missed..
Bob Knutson
January 10, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together. Uncle Harvey was a character I’ll always admire and will cherish the stories for years to come.
Debbie Pascal
January 10, 2011
Fred and Kim and LaRocque families, I was sorry to hear about the loss of Fred's dad. I know you all loved him and Babe, and now can smile knowing they are together watching over you. I hope you can enjoy all the happy memories you had with them. Thinking of you all. Deb (and Rob)
January 10, 2011
Harvey's Family: We are so very sorry for your loss. As you hold your memories close, may you know the real presence of the Holy Spirit and lean on Him as He comforts you thru the days ahead. You are in our prayers.
Calvary Chapel of Great Falls
Matthew 28:20
Ron & Sherilu Davis
January 10, 2011
So sorry to hear about your dad. He was a constant in each one of your lives and will be missed. Remember, though, that he is in a much better place where there is no pain or suffering. He has taken his place next to your mom where he belongs. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
petes auto sales pete bleskin and family
January 10, 2011
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Arlene LaRocque
January 10, 2011
So sorry to hear of your loss. I know how much you are missing him already. He was truly a good man and had many great stories to tell. Wish I could have heard more of them. So glad my Dad will have him to talk to now that they are in the same place. Will never forget those childhood memories of all of us kids driving out to Sand Coulee with my dad to see you all. Our hearts go out to all of you.
Diane Feller Tesinsky Mills
January 10, 2011
Donna,Ed Sowers: and the LaRocque Family, I am so sorry to hear of your Dads passing. My memories of your Dad
is always with Daddy and their horses.
They always enjoyed talking about the different breeds of horeses. And "oh" how they loved their horeses. Always remember to keep your memories of your Dad and he will always be with you.I will Pray for peace within you all and that you will get throught his loss.
marlys williams
January 10, 2011
our deepest sympathy.dennis sien,marlys williams,jeff williams,jason williams,bonni williams and sons.
January 9, 2011
To the Harvey F. LaRocque family he was a wonderful friend and i have alot of memories of the times we spent together and thetimes i would come back and visit times i will never forget and may God Bless you and keep you untill we all meet again Delmer Christianson Rio Linda Ca
Robert Stensaker
January 9, 2011
LAROCQUE Family,
Uncle Harvey was like a second father to me. He gave me a lot of advice and I will miss talking to him.
I know he will be happy now because he will be with Aunt Babe.
Love to all Robert Stensaker
Darlene & Ron Knutson
January 9, 2011
Donna Shirley,Harvey Jr,Fred, Phil and families: I am so sorry for our loss. Your Dad was quite the guy! The stories,laughter&kindness will truly be missed. But like the song goes he sure did it his way! My prayers and thoughts go out to you all at this sad time.
John Feller
January 9, 2011
LaRocque Families,
Was saddened to read of Harveys death. I have good memories of Harvey and my father sitting around by our coral talking about horses. My father was a very private and quiet man, but he always talked highly of Harvey LaRocuqe. They were both born 50 years to late. They should have been cowboys. LOL My thoughts and prayers are with you all now. Comfort one another as our father in heaven comforts us. My love to you all,John Feller
January 9, 2011
LaRocque Family,
Our thoughts are with you at your time of sorrow.
Chuck and Wanda Pfrimmer
Diane Feller Tesinsky Mills
January 9, 2011
Donna and Ed, and the rest of the LaRocque family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad, I know what its like to have your Dad taken from you. Just remember that God is there to help take away the pain. so lean on him he is strong. My heart goes out to you, and I will pray for all of you to get threw this.
Ray, Vi, Raylene & Linda
January 9, 2011
Carol & Family, All our thoughts and prayers are with you. Carol a big hug from the Heusel Family.
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