Larry Lee Huckins, 73, of Amidon, North Dakota, passed away at Southwest Healthcare in Bowman, ND, October 26, 2014, where he had been hospitalized for nearly three years due to a stroke. Funeral Services for Larry will be on Thursday, November 6, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at the Southwest Healthcare Long Term Center Chapel. Pastor Ron Olson will officiate with burial to follow in the Lebanon Lutheran Cemetery, rural Amidon, ND.

Larry was born in Broadus, MT September 10, 1941 to Clifford and Alyne Huckins. He graduated from Broadus High School in 1959 where he played football, basketball and baseball. He also played baseball for the Miles City American Legion under legendary coach Bob Nees, and had committed to play baseball for Dickinson State U. before he was injured in a ranching accident, ending his playing career.

Larry had a lifelong dedication to education and was a high school administrator and coach in Montana and North Dakota. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Dickinson State U., a Master's Degree from North Dakota State U., and an Education Specialist Degree from Tri-State U. (ND State U., Moorehead State U., and Concordia U).

Larry is survived by his longtime and loyal companion, Carolyn Underdahl, and brothers K (Ginger) of Miles City, MT and D (Sallie) of Scottsdale, AZ. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Bob, and a sister, Lucille.