Billings Gazette Billings, MT 12 Aug 2007 HARLOWTON - Larry Schock, husband, father and friend, passed away comfortably in the Lord's arms Aug. 8, 2007, after battling cancer. Larry was born Dec. 20, 1947, in Kulm, N.D. His family moved to Glendive when he was three years old. He spent his years growing up there, always talking about what a wonderful childhood he had. Larry's mother, Edna, had a huge garden, and he loved all the wonderful German food she used to cook. His father, Enoch, used to butcher and make the best sausage. Larry started working at the Jordan Hotel in Glendive when he was 16 and pursued the hotel and motel business. Larry met his love and soul mate, Linda Kinton, in high school. They were married in 1968, having two sons, Todd and Troy, whom he adored. Over the years Larry and Linda managed and owned several motels around Montana, Idaho, and Texas. They loved working together. However, Larry always felt the business in Harlowton was special and stayed there for over 20 years. Larry loved to go fishing (especially at Sutherland) and have coffee with friends. He always said he was a lucky man to have everything he had. Larry was looking forward to retiring, spending the winters at their home in Mesquite, Nev., barbecuing and sitting on the patio drinking coffee and coming to Montana in the summers to see the grandchildren, can pickles with his brother and go fishing with family and friends. Larry loved life. We cannot express enough how much we will miss him - his smile, jokes and loving voice. Larry was so thankful and grateful for all his family and friends that spent time and prayed for him while fighting the cancer. It meant everything to him. Larry is survived by his wife Linda; two sons Todd (Stacy) of Harlowton, Troy of Billings; grandchildren Jessica, Bridger, Shara and Taylor; two brothers LeMar (Marlene) of Glendive, Dennis (Dorothy) of Billings and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents, Enoch and Edna (Buerkle) Schock. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Aug. 18, at the Faith Chapel Church in Harlowton. Perkins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.