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James Laubach Obituary

CARTER - James Richard Laubach, 64, a decorated Army veteran, died of natural causes Saturday at his home in Carter.
Burial with military honors is 11 a.m. Saturday in Carter Cemetery, followed by a dinner at the Carter Community Hall. Benton Funeral Home is in charge of cremation and arrangements.
Survivors include a brother, Robert (Patricia) Laubach of Great Falls; a sister, Patricia Calkin of Great Falls; and numerous nieces and nephews.
James was born July 3, 1944, in Great Falls, to Kenneth and Virginia (Brown) Laubach. He was in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was awarded the Bronze Star.
He worked for Gary Rominger for more than 20 years until retiring because of failing health. He was a hardworking man, dedicated and loyal.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and always had pets. He enjoyed bowling and darts, receiving numerous trophies. He enjoyed black powder and was a member of the Montana Plainsmen of Great Falls.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Condolences may be sent online to greatfallstribune.com/obituaries.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Great Falls Tribune on Sep. 8, 2006.

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Lee Kershner

September 8, 2006

Jim has gone but fond memories linger on. Black powder shoots, beer and pizza, chilly hunting mornings when he shared his truck with me and my beagle "Utah". Jim's routine ws one cookie for Jim, one for Utah. He will long be remembered.

Jodie Butler

September 8, 2006

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

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