Joshua “Josh” Joseph LaBau
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POLSON — Joshua “Josh” Joseph LaBau, 42, of Polson, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020, at his home. He was born on Oct. 12, 1977, to Val and Sally LaBau in Miller, South Dakota.
Throughout his upbringing Josh lived in Miller, South Dakota; Thousand Oaks, California; Seattle, Washington; and in Helena and Missoula. Josh went to Helena High School and graduated in 1996. In 2011, he graduated from the University of Montana Pharmacy Program with high honors after receiving his undergrad from U of M. On June 24, 2011, he married Colleen Tone in Missoula. The couple lived there until Josh got a job with CSKT Tribal Pharmacy and relocated to Polson in late 2012.
Josh loved spending time with his dog Riley, being out on his paddleboard and mastering wake surfing on Flathead Lake. He was an avid Bills and Flyers fan. Josh found joy keeping busy with his next project out in the yard, socializing with friends over video games or pulling a prank on a buddy.
Survivors include his wife, Colleen; sisters and brothers, Kari (Ron) Weber of Helena, Pat Andersen of Helena, Michael (Sylvia) Andersen of Minnesota, Ralph Andersen of Oklahoma, and Rob Andersen (Pamela) of South Dakota. Josh held his nephew, Jon (Jennifer) Andersen of Helena, dear to his heart. Jon grew up alongside him as a brother. Josh loved spending time with his many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Shannon LaBau.
Services are pending due to the COVID-19 environment. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to Mission Valley Animal Shelter in Polson.
