Larry Dale Halstead, 70, of Johnstown, Colorado, passed away on December 17, 2023.
He was born on January 9, 1953 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska and graduated from Kimball High School in 1971. He went on to serve in the US Navy from 1971-1975 as a GMG3 Gunners Mate Petty Officer 3rd Class and earned a Bronze Star, among other commendations, while serving in Vietnam. Larry, or “Echo”, as he was known by so many, worked in the oilfields upon exiting the military and spent 5 years at Evertson Well Service, 28 years with Cannon Oil & Gas, 13 years as an independent consultant, and also worked for Shell as a completion foreman consultant for 7 years before retiring in 2020.
Larry always made time to hunt or fish with his buddies and found mentoring during hosted trips for Wounded Warriors along with Rob Cannon, among others, to be very fulfilling.
He is survived by his wife Cindy, son Andy, daughter Amanda, stepson and wife Justin and Lindsy Drake, and grandchildren Lona and Jaxon. He is also survived by his siblings LeAnn, Nancy, Jeri, Terry, and Annette and their respective spouses as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Larry was preceded in death by his parents Dale and Vivian and infant son Scott as well as lifelong friend Rob Cannon.
A Celebration of Life will be held for Larry on December 23, 2023 at Nordy’s BBQ in Loveland from 1:00pm-4:00pm.
Nordy’s Bar-B-Que
4360 Saint Cloud Dr
Loveland, CO 80538