On the evening of September 12, 2019 Lawrence Charles Giacometto passed away at his ranch, in the house, because of a heart condition. Lawrence was 74 years old.
Lawrence was born in Broadus, Montana on March 20, 1945. He was the second son of Catherine Mary Teresa Trucano and John Charles Giacometto. Lawrence grew up on the family ranch as a child attending local schools on Bell Creek and Wright creek and he went to high school in Broadus. He worked at the Ford garage in Broadus during high school and eventually left for a short time working in Nebraska for Peter Kewitt Construction with Silvano Morella, they would travel home on the weekends and this is when he met Janet Elizabeth Traub.
Lawrence came back to work on the ranch on Bell Creek in 1964. On September 5, 1964 Lawrence married Janet Elizabeth Traub and they had two children, Ronald Francis Giacometto and John Charles Giacometto and later would serve as legal guardians for Ellen Ruth and Frances “Fran” Ruth. Lawrence spent time working on the drilling rigs during the Bell Creek boom and the ranch in 1965. Lawrence moved from the home place on Bell Creek down to the Winland place in the spring of 1970 where he lived out his years ranching.
On April 10, 1968 Lawrence completed his solo flight while taking flying lessons with Darrel Blomberg and received his private pilot certification on July 11, 1968. Flying was a big part of his life, he continued to get his instrument rating in 1982 and his multi engine and commercial pilot rating from M.H. Bellew in 1984. He purchased a Cessna 340 twin engine airplane and enjoyed his time flying Slug Mills as well as other rodeo participants around the country to rodeos. One of his trips in the twin engine was flying Slug, Poppy, Darlynn, Charlee, and Jane to Tennessee where Slug and Charlee did a wild boar hunt while everyone else went to Dollywood and Gatlinburg site seeing.
Lawrence was very mechanically inclined and could engineer and build just about anything you could imagine. In high school he loved tinkering on cars and hot rodding them around. He may have had a time or two that his driving habits in these hopped up cars produced some pretty good stories. It wasn’t just cars that Lawrence was handy at. He was pretty good with electrical work too and did a lot of the rewiring in the buildings in Boyes. He also took great pride in building his own log house on the ranch. This was a project he started in 1982 and was not finished and move in ready until 1991 doing most of the work himself. Another accomplishment he was proud of was serving the community of Belle Creek by being on the Belle Creek School Board for several years.
Betty Inskip came into Lawrence’s life in 2003 and they enjoyed their time together traveling to Cancun, Mexico and fishing trips to Fort Peck. Betty was beside his side for the last 16 years of his life and was with him at his passing.
Lawrence was preceded in death by: John Giacometto (father), Catherine Trucano (mother), Louis Giacometto (brother), Ron Giacometto (son) and Rowdy(cat) his faithful friend.
Lawrence is survived by: brother Robert Giacometto (Mary), nieces & nephews Jennifer Giacometto (Randall), James Giacometto, Tom Giacometto (Donna), Roxy Killens (Ira), Tammy Rismon (Todd), son John Giacometto (Cindy), grandchildren Andrew Giacometto (Michelle), Allison Giacometto, Kyle Giacometto, Ryley Giacometto, Dillon Giacometto, Ellen Shaver and children Kristal Shaver, Amy Shaver, Fran McCoy (Jim) and children Trent Mahaffy, Jenna Bush (Dustin) and daughter Aria Bush, Lyman Mahaffy and daughter Eliora Mahaffy, Significant other Betty Inskip, and her children Frankie Schoonover (Abbie), Priscilla McDowell (Bob), Jacklyn Bright (Thomas), Billy Jack Schoonover (Sammy).
Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 19, 2019 from 1:00-6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Broadus. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 20, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Faith Bible Church in Broadus. Interment will follow in the Valley View Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com.
Should friends desire, memorials and donations can be sent to St. Jude’s Foundation.
The family would like to send a special thanks to the Powder River County first responders. Your dedication and commitment to the community is greatly appreciated.
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday September 19, 2019
Stervenson and Sons Funeral Home
Broadus, MT
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday September 19, 2019
Stervenson and Sons Funeral Home
Broadus, MT
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Mary Bordeaux says
My thoughts and prayers are with you Betty and all the family ❤
Robbin Stoddard says
Heartfelt condolences to the Giacometto family.
Skin and Betty Collins says
Thoughts and prayers to all the Giacometto family at this sad loss. He will be missed by many. Hold his memories close to your hearts.
Jackie & Joe Schneidt (Beltz) says
So sorry for your loss. I grew up around the Giacomettio boys. 4H club. Lawrence was a very nice man. May he Rest In Peace.
SALLY A. BORLA says
SO SORY TO HEAR ABOUT THE PASSING OF LAWRENCE THIS PAST WEEK. WE ALL GREW UP IN THE SAME COMMUNITY AND WERE IN 4H FOR A WHILE AND SPENT TIME WITH OUR MOTHERS AND US KIDS ON SEVERAL OUTINGS. I DO KNOW LAWRENCE WAS A GOOD ELECTRICIAN AND HE WAS VERY HELPFUL TO OUR MOTHER, ESTHER, AFTER DAD PASSED AWAY–HE WAS A VERY GOOD NEIGHBOR TO BOTH MY FOLKS AND THEY SO APPRECIATED HIM–OUR MOTHER WAS ALSO ON THE SCHOOL BOARD WITH LAWRENCE AND JANE. HE WILL BE MISSED BUT KNOW HE IS IN HEAVEN AND AT PEACE NOW. GOD BLESS
Ronny Hartl says
One of my most fond memories of Lawrence is from when his brother Louis was still alive and Lawrence and Betty would have Louis and I over for grilled steaks during one of my many hunting trips to the Giacometto ranch. Those were some really happy times. The Hartl family wishes to express our condolences to the Giacometto family for the loss of Lawrence and all of those we have lost from the Giacometto and Hartl families since they became intertwined in the 1950’s. May they all be together in heaven.
Ellen says
I was very sadden to hear of Lawrence’s passing. He was one of a kind! I have many memories of Lawrence and wished I could have visited with him one more time! My prayers and sympathies to all his family, especially John, Kyle, Ryley, and Dillon; Drew and Allison. God be with all of you.
Rhonda Traub says
It was so sad to hear of Lawrence’s passing. I have some great memories of him when we visited them on their ranch. My Heart goes out to all of his loved ones. May God and The Lord Jesus be with you all at this time of sorrow.
Brad powell says
Condolences
Luanda Taylor says
So sorry to hear, he was one of a kind for sure. Our sincerest condolences, thoughts and prayers to you all.
Delbert Dinstel says
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Lawrence. I sure enjoyed visiting with him. We had fun telling and comparing our Scrapper Stories from our construction years.
Esther Nelson says
Was sorry to hear of his passing. Was a good friend during the Belle Creek days and remained a good friend !!
Our prayers and sympathy to the family.
Ern, Esther & Terry
Dave Harris says
Am sad to learn of Lawrence passing. We sort of grew up in the same area. We had fun when I went to Kansas with him and I flew their first airplane back from the factory to Montana because he had not taken any lessons yet.
Dave Harris
Becky Etten says
So sorry about Lawrence’s passing. Have many great memories of him. My prayers go out to his family.
Pat Traub says
So many great memories of Lawrence with our family. He was very talented in many ways. He did a lot for a lot of people over the years. Prayers for his son John and his grandchildren Kyle, Ryley, Andrew, Dillon and Ali. Love to you all.
Lance Clark says
Giacometto Families:
May care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead. My most sincere condolences.
Many memories throughout the years as our family also ranched in Carter and Powder River counties.
Prayers for his son John and all of the grandchildren Kyle, Ryley, Andrew, Dillon and Ali.
Lance Clark, Miles City
Darlene Clark, Miles City