Lawrence Howard Montney

Lawrence Montney, 83, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2020, at home, with his wife Virginia by his side.  Lawrence was born on October 8, 1936, son of the late Donald and Donnabelle (Smith) Montney.  Lawrence married Sandra Carter on June 22, 1957, and together they raised two children.  Lawrence was Records Administrator for Mt. Pleasant Adult and Community Education.  He was a excellent carpenter and built his own home in 1960.  He also taught Building Trades at the Clare/Gladwin Intermediate School from 1973 – 1979.  Lawrence was a member of the non-profit organization, "Eighth Michigan Infantry Regiment," a Civil War re-enactment group, from 1983 – 1992.  He married for the second time on February 17, 2018, to Virginia Hardy.  Lawrence enjoyed traveling, hunting, fishing and camping.  He was a member of the First Methodist Church in Mt. Pleasant where he volunteered as the director of lighting for many years.  Lawrence is survived by his wife, Virginia Hardy; son, Brian (Mary) Montney of Shepherd; stepchildren Julie Wilde of Roseville, Mi., and Lisa Rickerd of Yorba Linda, Ca.; five grandchildren, six step grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren; brothers Wayne Montney of Mt. Morris, Donald (Margaret) Montney of Clarkston, and Wendell (Helen) Montney of Mt. Morris.  Lawrence was preceded in death by both parents, wife Sandy in 2016, daughter Pamela Carr, and step daughter Peggy Hardy.  A celebration of Lawrence's life will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 24, at Charles R. Lux Family Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. and on Thursday one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers,  donations may be made to the Isabella County Red Cross. To leave a condolence for the family or to sign the online guest book, please visit www.CharlesRLux.com