LARRY M FERDA Obituary (1939

Larry Michael Ferda, age 75, passed peacefully at his home in Libby, Montana on Monday, October 6th, 2014. He was born June 23, 1939 in Great Falls Mt to John P Ferda & Evelyn Mahnke Ferda. Larry served in the U.S Navy Reserves from 1957-1963. He graduated from the Meat Cutter School in Toledo, Ohio. He spent the next 35 yrs. working at various locations throughout the state of Montana before coming to Libby in 1981 to take a job in the Libby Rosauers' Meat Department. He then worked at the Canoe Gulch Ranger Station until retiring in 2011. Larry loved baseball, hunting, huckleberry picking and anything to do with the outdoors. He loved spending time with kids and friends. Larry is survived by his Loving Companion Deena L Farris; Larry Ferda, Jr. of Idaho Falls, Idaho; Andrew (Tate) Ferda of Great Falls, Mont.; Brenda Ireland of Power, Mont.; Candy Ireland of Great Falls Mont.; Loren Lefebre of Great Falls, Mont.; Mike Lefebre of Great Falls, Mont.; Pennee Ferda of Eureka, Calif.; Brian Ferda of Oklahoma City, Okla. and numerous grandchildren; a brother John Ferda of Great Falls, Mont.; sister Joanne Mitchell of Great Falls, Mont.; and a brother George Ferda of Florida. Grave side services will take place Tuesday Oct 14th, 2014 at the Libby Cemetery 2:00 followed by luncheon at the American Legion Club. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Libby Little League or Hospice. Arrangements are by Schnackenberg & Nelson Funeral Home in Libby. Online memories and condolences may be shared at www.schnackenbergfh.com. Ferndale will never be the same.