Lars Allestad was born in Big Timber, Montana on August 29th, 1939 to Thorvald and Freda Allestad. The family moved to Plains, Montana around 1942 where they lived in Plains and at the Smiley Slough before moving to the property they bought 10 miles north of Plains. Lars lived on that property the rest of his life except for 2 years when he served in the US Army. His brother Ted and sisters Florence and Elizabeth also grew up there.

Lars brought his new wife, Joan Thomason up there where they raised their 2 children, Andy and Judy. After their divorce Andy and Judy stayed with him until they left home. Lars Worked at the Paradise tie plant for over a decade before becoming self employed as a one-man logger and sawmill operator.

He is survived by his brother and sisters, children Andy and Judy and grandchildren Alex and Cody Allestad and Judy’s children - Kevin, Christine, and Patrick.

He enjoyed fishing and hunting and spent many years enjoying these activities with his neighbor, Louie Rodder.

A Graveside Service will be held at Plains Cemetery on Saturday, June 13th at 2:00 p.m.