Larry Lee Coon

June 21, 1942 - November 30, 2020

After a courageous seven year battle with two Stage 4 cancers, Larry Lee Coon, age 78, of Glendive, Montana passed peacefully away on Monday, November 30, 2020 at his home in Glendive. He is finally pain free and whole again in the arms of his personal savior, Jesus Christ. His strong faith and personal relationship with God is what got him through the past seven years. Larry was born on June 21, 1942 in Lewistown, Montana, the son of Lee Eugene and Marjorie Evelyn (Sandaker) Coon. As a child, Larry and his family lived in Winnett, Montana for a time, but the family moved around a lot during his younger years. He attended high school in Billings and Roundup and afterwards moved to Wolf Point to drive truck for his father. While he was delivering oil to the refinery just outside of town, he met a man who would eventually become his father-in-law who kept talking about “his pretty cute daughter, Becky Bykonen” who worked as a waitress at the Sherman. Only five months later they were married on May 25, 1963. To this union three children were born. Shortly after their marriage they moved to Glendive and outside of a couple of short moves to other towns, the family has made Glendive their home since 1964. Over the years he was the owner-operator of his own trucking company, Larry Coon Trucking. He leased his trucks to companies like Rock Island, Koch, Western Crude Oil, Getty, Texaco, and Chevron. He continued with Larry Coon Trucking until his retirement in 1997. After his retirement he stayed busy by occasionally driving truck for his brother, Terry Coon, hauling fuel, and driving beet trucks for local farmers. Most often though he could be found helping Becky with her list of honey-do’s. Later in life, Larry and Becky spent their winters down in Arizona, but while at home he could usually be found tinkering in his shop or out fishing. He also enjoyed time at the cabin at Fort Peck. Some of his best memories were made there surrounded by his family and friends over the years. Another pastime of Larry’s was attending auctions, and he rarely came home empty handed. Above all, though, his favorite time spent was always with his wife and family whom he loved, cherished, and would do anything for. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Marjorie; two brothers, Jimmy Coon and Terry Coon; and one grandson-in-law, Kirk Jordan. Larry is survived by his wife, Becky of Glendive. His son, Ron (Gail) of Rock Springs, Wyoming and their children, Misty Jordan (her sons Karter and Kyle), and Tanner Coon (Krista Welborn) (their children Lyndan and Sawyer). His daughter, Donnetta (Brian) Schaaf of Glendive and their children, Justin (Kayleigh) Schaaf (their children Torrin and Lydia), and Jesse (Morgan) Schaaf (their daughter Scout). His son, BJ, and his children Kaylee Coon (Trenten Evins) (their daughter Camri and one due in April), and Ashlee Coon. He is also survived by his two sisters, Linda Sibley of Nashua, Montana and Judy (Brant) Nordwick of Shoshoni, Wyoming, along with numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 3, from 1-5 at the Silha Funeral Home in Glendive. Private family funeral services will be held at the Glendive Evangelical Church with Pastor David Steinbron officiating. A public memorial service will be held at a later date. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at: www.silhafuneralhomes.com. Memorials can be made to the Evangelical Church or the charity of one’s choice.