In Memory OfEdgar "Ed" Charles La Rue

March 16, 1945 - August 4, 2015

Edgar Charles La Rue, "Ed" as he was known to friends and family passed away at his home in Sidney, MT on Tuesday evening August 4, 2015 a er a courageous ba le with Lung Disease.

Ed was born on March 16, 1945 to Frank and A on (Christenson) La Rue in Missoula, MT. He a ended schools in the Garden City gradua ng from high school in 1963.

He enlisted in the Navy and proudly served his country during the Vietnam Con ict from 1964 to 1968. It was during this me that he was in icted with the deadly lung disease that ul mately took his life.

Ed was a proud member and supporter of the VFW and a lifelong member of the Elks.

Eddie met his beloved Teresa while working on a building project in Deer Lodge, MT in 1980 and together they have been soul mates un l the angels took him home.

Ed and Teresa have spent the last thirty three years making Sidney, MT their home where Ed owned and operated his own carpet and roo ng business un l his health failed in the early 2000’s

He was an ac ve supporter of numerous ac vi es within the greater Sidney area and for many years operated a Go-Cart and Campground always being a gracious host and supporter of the Community.

He was a tried and true Minnesota Vikings fan never missing a game and could share stats with the best. Fishing was a passion that he excelled in whether it was on his coveted Rock Creek in western Montana or at his favorite spot at Van Hook in North Dakota.

Ed was a gentleman that never met a stranger, always extended a helping hand to those in need and consistently and con nuously expressed apprecia on to all that supported him in his recent years of failing health.

He is survived by: his beloved, Teresa; his sister and brother in law, Carolyn and Ted Luark of Cedar Edge, CO; sister-in-law. Maggie Biggersta , Big Sky, MT; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jack and Kathy McCa ery, Apple Valley, CA; numerous nephews and nieces in Montana, Washington and California.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents Frank and A on La Rue and sister Sandy La Rue.

Edgar “Ed” La RueMarch 16, 1945 August 4, 2015

Funeral Services10:00 AM, Monday, August 10, 2015

Lonsdale United Methodist ChurchSidney, Montana

OfficiatingPastor Vicki Waddington

Music Deniece Schwab Kelli Dirks

CasketbearersLon Willer Roger Byer Marshall VojacekJim Messer Clyde Madison Tim Messer

Honorary CasketbearersEd Savelkoul Rod KalbererJack McCaffery Don Byer

Ushers Troy Garza Ed Frison Daren Reynolds

Military HonorsUs Navy Honor Guard

VFW Post 4099Interment

Hillcrest CemeteryDeer Lodge, MT

Refreshments will be served at the VFW Hall following services

You may share your remembrances, condolences, and pictures with the family at www.fulkersons.com

Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral

I’m Free

Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free I’m following the path God laid for me. I took His hand when I heard Him call

I turned my back and left it all I could not stay another day

To laugh, to love, to work or play Tasks left undone must stay that way

I found that peace at the close of the day If my parting has left a void

Then fill it with remembered joy A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss Ah, yes, these things I too will miss

Be not burdened with times of sorrow I wish for you the sunshine of tomorrow My life has been full, I’ve savored much

Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief Lift up your heart and share with me God wanted me now, He set me free!