Larry David Schirado

A celebration of life for Larry Schirado will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 6, 2017 at Gillette Memorial Chapel in Gillette with family friend Erik Bergquist officiating. Larry Schirado, 65, of Gillette passed away Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, WY from a massive coronary. Larry David Schirado was born on December 27, 1951 to Mike and Gerry (Nesper) Schirado in Bismarck, North Dakota. He was raised and educated in North Dakota until he moved to Casper, Wyoming in the early seventies where he met Sharon Clark. They married on February 24, 1973. With this union they were blessed with four precious children; Mindy, Melissa, Michael, and Matthew. The four M's for which he named his pumping company years later. Larry worked for Phillips Petroleum in Casper, Worland, and Gillette, Wyoming for 25 years. Later in Gillette he went into business for himself as a contract pumper, 4M Pumping. He also built shops and bays, under the name RENT A BAY. He retired in 2012 to spend more time with his family. Larry enjoyed spending time traveling, camping, horse trading, collecting International tractors and old model cars, tinkering in his shop on old cars, helping build derby cars, and helping other people. He had a love for Chevy Camaros. Larry's most precious gift in life was his family, especially his grandchildren. He made many friends along the way, never knew a stranger, and was loved by many. His number one fans were his grandchildren. It is our deepest sympathies and gratitude that we honor the life of our cherished; son, husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin and very proud grandpa. His ever presence in the lives of everyone he touched was his gift to us, a gift we will cherish forever. Larry is survived by his wife; Sharon, daughters; Mindy Bauer, Melissa (Travis) McElwain of Gillette, sons; Michael of Denver, CO, Matthew (Lauren) of Gillette, grandchildren; Jennifer, Kaylee, Madison, Rian, Isabella, Brinley and one on the way, all of Gillette, parents; Mike and Gerry (Nesper) of Glen Ullin, ND, brothers; Jerome (Karen), Jeff (Julie), sister; Dee Ann Schirado all of Glen Ullin, ND and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Larry is preceded in death by both maternal and paternal grandparents, brother-in-law; Bobbie Clark, niece; Emerald Vega, in-laws; Emit and Neva Clark, and son-in-law; Jeremy Bauer. Memorials and condolences may be sent in the families name in care of Gillette Memorial Chapel 210 West 5th Street, Gillette, WY 82716. Condolences may also be expressed at www.gillettememorialchapel.com