Richard Ross Laws

He was born in Missoula, MT on November 2, 1950. Rich graduated from Sentinel High School and received a bachelor's degree in Radio and Television from the University of Montana in 1974. He was married to Carol O’Neil on June 20, 1984.

Rich worked in the radio and television industry. He was a DJ for several country stations, as well as spending 30 years working for KPAX tv in master control and media prep. He had a passion for photography. He spent many years as a wedding photographer and ran a black & white darkroom for real estate photography.

Growing up, he was in 4-H for 10 years and served as a 4-H leader for 10 years.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Norris Laws and Delia Laws.

He is survived by his wife Carol Laws; stepson, Patrick Talley (Jennifer), grandchildren: Clayton, Jackson (Kendra), and Katie (Joey) Guilitto; step-son Thomas Stanley, grandchildren: Hannah (Brody) Smith, Mae Cavinta, and Cyler Stanley; and great grandchildren, Joey IV Guilitto and Sloane Guilitto; cousins Mike and Jim Reed and Debbie Reed Thrall. There are 3 grandchildren that are expected to arrive in January 2026. Rich loved being a grandpa.

Rich was a kind and compassionate man and will be missed!

A Celebration of Life Service is being planned in the spring of 2026.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Missoula 4-H via Missoula CO. 4-H Extension Office, 1075 South Ave W., Ste 1, Missoula, MT 59801.