Monty Luark, 65, died Sunday, April 10, 2022, at St. Francis Medical Center in Grand Island, Nebraska.

The funeral service will be held on Monday, April 18 at 2:30 PM at the United Methodist Church in Silver Creek with Pastor Connie Kramer officiating. Visitation will be on Monday from 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM at the church. Private family burial will be Brush, Colorado, at a later date.

Monty E. Luark was born on July 5, 1956, in Greeley, Colorado to James and Wanda (Ainsworth) Luark. His family traveled the country while his father was training horses. He attended many different schools through the years. On May 4, 1981, Monty was united in marriage to Lydia Lee in Dakota City, Nebraska, and they were blessed with three sons.

Monty loved horses and spent most of his life training racing horses all over the country. He enjoyed playing pool, bowling, running, music, and "horse trading" for horses and cars. He most enjoyed time with his family; he loved people and always said that family was the most important thing you can have in life.

Monty is survived by:
Son: Michael (Jennifer) Luark of Brush, CO
Sister: Barb Trout of Brush, CO
Sister: Sue (Steve) Wessel of Brush, CO
Sister: Pam (Dennis) Cook of Brush, CO
Mother-in-law: Trudy Lee of Silver Creek, NE
Several nieces & nephews

Monty was preceded in death by:
Parents: James & Wanda Luark
Wife: Lydia Luark
Sons: Jerimy Luark & Andrew Luark
Brothers: Steve Luark & Mike Luark
Father-in-law: Robert Lee
Brothers-in-law: Monty Lee & Robert Lee