William Laverdure

William Keith Laverdure, 28, of Great Falls, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2015.A celebration of life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Schnider Funeral Home is handling arrangements.William Chief was born on March 26, 1987 to Big Joe and Dianne Laverdure in Great Falls, Montana. He attended schools in Great Falls and graduated from Great Falls High School. He worked as a laborer in roofing.William Chief enjoyed spending time with all of his family and friends, especially his mom and dad who were his pride and joy, and his brothers and sister who were his biggest supporters. One of Williams happiest events in his life was the birth of his children. He treasured the time he spent with his two boys, William and Tyler. William Chief looked forward to going fishing and sitting around the bonfire. He gave a smile to everyone he encountered. William blessed so many during his time on earth and he will be greatly missed by everyone who had the good fortune to have known him.William is survived by the mother of his children, Jennifer Dement; his sons William and Tyler; sisters Dana, Maria (Larry), Celia, Crystal, Missy, Terry, Dolly, Creeanna (Stephen), Susie (Bobby), Shadow and Althea; brothers Joe Jr. (Shirice), Chris (Magen), Tony, Calvin, David, and Elvis; numerous uncles, aunts and cousins; multiple nieces and nephews; and a great-niece and two great-nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents, Big Joe and Dianne Laverdure; grandparents Ralph and Cecelia Laverdure and Bill and Alvina DeBerry; niece Shaquira; and nephew Joseph.