Larry Ford Cripe, 79

Larry Ford Cripe, 79, passed away on March 27, 2022, of natural causes at his home in Troy.

He was born to Ford and Edith Cripe on Feb. 17, 1943, in Bonners Ferry, Idaho.

Larry graduated Troy High School before attending the University of Montana, where he earned a double degree in English and journalism with honors.

He worked for two years in Spanish Harlem for the Domestic Peace Corps before going to Argentina on a journalism scholarship, where he worked for the Associated Press.

In 1968, Larry worked as a student coordinator for Robert Kennedy's presidential campaign. Later, he returned to Montana where he worked in logging and real estate.

Throughout his entire life, he continued writing. Larry was an active member of the Troy community. He was enthusiastic about his many passions, including photography, journalism, fishing and the guitar.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Carol; brother-in-law; Arthur; and an infant brother.

Larry is survived by his children, Aubrey Desfosses (Charlie) and Owen Cripe; grandchildren, Taffy, Katia and Connor; a sister, Kathy; and many nieces and nephews.

The family plans a service on a future date. Arrangements are by Schnackenberg Funeral Home in Libby. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.schnackenbergfh.com.