It was only this past Thursday Jan 18th that I learned of Larry's passing. I had played hockey with Larry for several years and he and Tammy had stayed up ay my place in Overgaard a while back. Larry was a great guy and a hockey guy as well and one of the finest people I have known. I was shocked when Doctor George Reiss, also a great guy and hockey player,  passed on this info during my appointment with him. I have lost several hockey friends over my 82 years of life including my son, but they always hurt and to be frank, I have shed a few tears since I heard of his passing. To Tammy: You have lost a great husband and friend and I am very sorry for your loss. Please accept my sympathy and I know you will always remember him for the great guy he was. Ned.

Missing Larry so much, his kindness, gentle smile, and how he always made me feel so loved.  Christmas, family vacations, hockey games, and all the days will never be the same without you.  Thank you for your fatherly love and guidance in my life.  You are special to me and I cherish the memories we made. 

We all loved the City....On top of the Alps

I miss you already.

My pal Larry and I went through the academy together in 1980.  We have been friends for over 40 Years.

Larry and I rode as partners many times and we had great times putting bad folks away.

I had met a young lady (who I would later marry) that worked at a valley Cocco's and every day I would have to talk Larry into eating lunch at her station. At the time Larry was big on McDonalds so I would wind up up buying Larry's lunch every time we ate there. Larry, thanks for enduring those meals.. I so wish I could buy you another.. 

Larry took me to a couple of Coyotes games over the years. The tickets were very expensive and of course I needed to somehow compensate Larry for his generosity.  I made a big mistake telling him that I would buy all the concessions, completely forgetting Larry's prodigious ability to consume beer........ I think I came out on the short end of the hockey stick... God bless you old friend. I miss you.    

Hello Tammy 

I just heard of Larry's passing and I am so very sorry. Please accept my sincere condolences.  I will always remember the first time I met him - I shared a dessert with him before he had even had dinner! He was such a kind, sweet gentleman.  Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. 

Our condolences go out to Tammy Hort and her family, as well as to Larry’s brother Ron Hort and his family. I met Larry nearly 40 years ago on the Phoenix Police Department. Larry was in the Senior Class #166 and I was in the Junior “baby” Class #167 at the Phoenix Police Academy. Upon graduating we wound up on the same first squads together. 

We remained close friends throughout our careers and Larry was an excellent Phoenix Police Detective, and even a greater friend. There are many of us that would fight for the title of being his best friend, but the truth is, it was more than being a friend, Larry was a brother. He gave great brotherly advice and counsel, and he was always there to help and support his brothers in their time of need. Larry was there for me during a couple of tough times in my life, and he was more than a friend, he was a true brother. 

Larry was also the best man at my wedding. He felt that we did not get it right the first time, so he was the best man when I got married again. Tammy, my wife Pam, and I always enjoyed your guys friendship, and you were also there for us during some tough times, Ron you as well, you guys are and always will be family. 

As Ron stated during the memorial service, Larry always met things head on. He was fearless and when he was faced with this last great challenge, he met it head on, fighting a courageous, valiant 13-month battle. Now he is resting in peace, with Jesus, God, and the Angels, waiting to see us again. Oh yeah. I forgot to mention. This has already been said, and I truly believe it. If there really is a great craft brew bar in heaven, Larry is already there sipping the suds. Larry, we miss you, we love you, and save me a seat Bro! God Bless. 

Jim and Pam Edmondson 


I remember at a very sad time in my life when Larry told me "you are  blue chip". I didnt know what that meant. He described what a blue chip was and I couldn't believe he was looking me, this broken person and saying that. But, that's how he was. Always encouraging.
Love you always Larry. You are the real Blue Chip.


So sorry to hear that Larry has passed. He was a great guy, a great family man and a great hockey fan and collector. I enjoyed swapping stories with him. He will be missed.

Walter Berry
Phoenix


From the Snoopy Tournament and the Phoenix Phossils.

I met Larry thru friends I played Hackerhockeyclub Hockey with. Such a great guy and great hockey player.  As a fellow officer we shared many stories of the policeman's life. He will be sadly missed. I'm praying God will bring comfort and peace during this tough time of grief to his wife and family. Deepest condolences from all the members of the Hackerhockeyclub. 💔🙏

My deepest condolences to you and your family during this time. 

I have such great memories of working with Larry when he volunteered.  He was always such fun and a pleasure to be around at work. 

With sympathy,
Deb




OBITUARY

Lawrence Kenneth Hort

August 17, 1955 – November 23, 2020

Phoenix Memorial Park & Mortuary

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