Larry James Zeadow, Sr. age 82, of Townsend, was well known to many as dad, friend, Honker,
and most commonly Pops. On February 14th, 2025, Pops passed away due to an automobile accident. Pops was 82 years old and lived a full and happy life. He raised 3 sons and was a great supporter throughout all their lives.
He was always surrounded and loved by friends and family and dogs most of all.
Pops enjoyed cooking for loved ones, hunting and fishing, caring for all the neighborhood dogs, and watching grandkid sporting events. He was a lover of many sports and was an athlete himself as he was inducted into the North Dakota fast pitch softball hall of fame in 1983. Pops always had his door and arms open. If you were hungry, you would eat, if you were thirsty, you would drink, and if you ever needed anything, no matter how big or small, Pops was there to lend a helping hand.
He would always say “you have two ears and one mouth – so you can listen twice as much as you can talk” and he did.
Pops would have wanted everyone to celebrate his life and his memory and remember to be kind to everyone.
Larry was born on January 13, 1943, in Moorhead, Minnesota to Leonard and Lorraine (Roseth) Zeadow. He graduated from high school and had an associate’s degree in accounting. He worked for the Department of Weights and Measures for the State of Montana, retiring in 2005. He was a member of the Montana Walleye Unlimited Club.
He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his three sons’; Larry (Tammy) Zeadow, Jr., Lyn (Kim) Zeadow, and Matt (Heather) Zeadow; brothers, Tom ( Marge) Zeadow and Lonnie (Shelley) Zeadow; grandchildren, Jennifer Zeadow, Rebekka Schrecengost (Derek), Carroline Zeadow, Sammantha Bowles (Chris), Devon Zeadow (Bailey), Austin Zeadow (Maddie), Kurt Knollmaier, Amy Knollmaier-Barysch (Ryan), seven great grandchildren, Landen and Ellie Schrecengost and Stetson and Hadley Zeadow, Christian Barysch, Jackson Barysch and Lucas Behning, and many nieces, nephews and close friends.
A memorial service honoring Larry’s life is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 22, 2025, from the Trailhead Christian Fellowship Church, 20 Trailhead View Drive, Townsend, Montana 59644. A celebration of his life will follow at Silo’s Junction, 6999 US Hwy 287 Townsend.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
1:00 p.m.
Saturday February 22, 2025
Trailhead Christian Fellowship Church
20 Trailhead View Drive
Townsend, Montana
Celebration of His Life
Potluck -- Immediately following the memorial service
Saturday February 22, 2025
Silo's Junction
6999 US Hwy 287
Townsend, Montana
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
1:00 p.m.
Saturday February 22, 2025
Trailhead Christian Fellowship Church
20 Trailhead View Drive
Townsend, Montana
Celebration of His Life
Potluck -- Immediately following the memorial service
Saturday February 22, 2025
Silo's Junction
6999 US Hwy 287
Townsend, Montana
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Dean Rolie says
Larry was like a second father to me growing up. Ginger babysat my brother and I. Larry Jr and are I are the same age with the exact same birthday. My Dad was the short stop, and Larry pitched on the Wild Rice fast pitch softball team. I have so many great memories of the old house on River st. I spent a lot of time at the house on 7th Ave. Larry helped me learn about cars. His time working at Dodge in the parts department. I had many questions for him when I started driving my own vehicles. Larry was a great man, and meant so much to me and my family. I will always remember him. Larry, Lyn, and Matt I’m so sorry for your loss.
Devin Gustovich says
Pops was always a blast to hang around whenever I get to see him with Devon and Austin. I know it has been awhile since I have seen pops and I remembered a funny story he told me of his biggest mule deer he shot. When Austin called me that day it happened I honestly didn’t wanna believe it. Lyn, Matt, Larry, Austin, and Devon I am again sorry for your loss and I won’t be able to make it to the service but you guys are in my prayers and sending a lot of loves
Wade Dooley says
Pops would be walking his dog in the neighborhood and always made time to stop by and ask (How are you doing). He was genuine in his asking. Going to miss my conversations with him.He was a great man!
Terri Randall says
I got to see the person Pops was, when I moved to the lake. My father was a frequent camper at Canyon Ferry and him and Pops became friends. I think Pops is part of the reason my dad spent half his life up there. He enjoyed his company. When my dad got sick that last summer Pops came over and took care of my dad‘s stuff up at the lake. A gesture, my family, and myself did not forget.When I moved up there, He almost made me feel like I had a little piece of my dad back. He was a welcoming hand. He always offered help and an ear. He was such a kind man. He had a presence up here at the lake and I’m gonna miss knowing he was right across the road.
Shari Burkle says
Shari Burkle. Pops was one of the first persons along with Matt and Tony to come and welcome me and my late husband Barry to the silos community. They were curious as well to see what Hurley (past owner) was up to building all the time. Since that day pops became my “ outdoor” buddy as we both worked in our yards. We would always take a few moments to rest and shoot the bull for awhile. My nickname became “little chickadee” as I’m as bit younger than Pops I will definitely miss my friend dearly as I always knew when he riose for the day with his lights coming on Good bless you for the wonderful person with such a big heart you always were.
Patti Jackson says
Pops, what can we say about him that hasn’t already been said? What a treasure of a man! Pops had Allan and I move in with him for a short time while we were having our home built. We stayed in our camper in his driveway and when the weather got cold, he had us move in his house💕cooked us meals and those blueberry cheesecakes I’ll never forget! A great friend to us and to so many. To all of the Zeadows, we are sorry for your huge loss. Sending love, hugs and prayers, Allan and Patti Jackson
Jeanne Davis says
I always called him, Larry Z. We both worked at W & M and what a fun guy. Always had a joke to tell and I don’t think he ever had a bad day. When we moved to the Silo’s I’d be out walking and see him with his dogs or he’d be driving around the neighborhood.