Larry L. Baer, 70

Larry L. Baer passed away on Feb. 5, 2015, at the age of 70.

Larry was a man full of passion and love, dedicating himself to his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley; his mother, Adelaide; his three children, Samuel, Carin and Charles; and his two grandchildren, Lauren and Vaughan.

He was born in Chicago, lived in many states, but loved Montana and was happy to call it "home."

Though his family always came first, his life was filled with many professional accomplishments: Navy hospital corpsman, policeman, business owner/entrepreneur, published author, artisan, attorney and Montana state senator.

The funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Feb. 12 at St. John Paul II Catholic Church in Bigfork. Preceding the Mass will be a rosary at 10 a.m.

Memorial donations can be made in his honor to the Creston and Bigfork Volunteer Fire Departments.