Larry Handy 1958 – 2026

Larry Richard Handy, 67, of Poplar, Montana, passed away, February 6, 2026 at home surrounded by family after a hard fought 18-month battle with pancreatic cancer.

Larry was born May 2, 1958 to Richard “Bud” and Colleen Handy and grew up in Flaxville, Montana, as the oldest of three children alongside his siblings, Casey and Chris. He took his role as the oldest very seriously, especially when it came to teaching Chris how to ride an antique push mower and showing Casey how to drink adult beverages out of a vehicle washer reservoir.

He attended Flaxville High School and graduated with the Class of 1977. After high school, Larry moved to Glendive to attend Dawson Community College, where he gave DCC the good ol’ college try. While officially enrolled, his true major was rodeo—and despite his best efforts, he graduated with a lifetime of stories and very few educational credits. Still, Larry would tell you it was time well spent. After his “college months,” he returned to Fla...