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Edward Lorts Obituary
It is with great sadness that the family of Edward Eugene Lorts announces his passing after a brief illness on April 26, 2011, at the age of 76. Ed lived his childhood in Port Huron, MI and later moved back with his wife and family for many years before retiring to Mesa, Arizona. He was a loving husband and father, successful businessman with Standard Oil, President of the Port Huron Hockey Association and winning Little League/Babe Ruth baseball coach. He will be greatly missed by all the lives he touched. Ed will be remembered by his loving and devoted wife of 53 years, Lois Marie and his children, Catherine (Larry) Ritts, Steve (Grace), Kelle (Kevin) Clayton, Kandi (Rocco) Pantalena, Robert (Tammy) and Ted. Ed will also be fondly remembered by his eleven grandchildren, Jamie, Jennifer, Hannah, Christine, Jay, Michelle, Elizabeth, Andre, Kayley, Emma, Julianna and three great grandchildren, K.J., Camryn and Maliyah. Ed will also be forever remembered by his nieces, nephews and dear friends. Ed was preceded by his sisters, Marian Armour and Evelyn Runk and his daughter-in-law, Leslie. A celebration of Ed's life will be held at Mariposa Gardens, Mesa, Arizona on Tuesday, May 3nd at 9:00 am. A memorial service will be held at Spirit of Hope Church in Mesa, Arizona at 1:00 pm. Pastor Glen Stadler will officiate the services. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made in Ed's name to: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International, 26 Broadway, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10004. Arrangements entrusted to Mariposa Gardens (480) 830-4422. Please visit www.mariposagardens.com to leave condolences.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edward Lorts
Gail Bert
May 9, 2011
Lois, My sincere sympathy & prayers are with you & your family. Thinking of you, Gail & Bob Bert
Robert & Barbara Berkebile
May 4, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Matt Cummard
May 4, 2011
Ted and family, from my family to yours our deepest condolences on your loss. He'll be greatly missed.
Barbara Stechnij
May 4, 2011
Dear Ted, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. Hopefully the love and support of family and friends will be the wings that lift you over this sorrow.
May 3, 2011
Dear Lois and all the family,
My thoughts, prayers, blessings and sympathy are with you at this sad time. He was surely blessed with a wonderful family. We always enjoyed our times with him and pray for his peaceful rest. Love to all of you, Auntie
May 3, 2011
Begin your entry here.Ted sorry to hear of your Dad. He was a good man. Prayers and thoughts to you and your family. Love the Knupps
Patty Sherman
May 3, 2011
I pray for peace in your hearts. I wish I was there to hug everyone of you. I have fond memories of good ole Uncle Ed. Stay focused on your memories and they will comfort you. God Bless You
Love and Hugs Matt, Patty, Hayley and Maggie Jo.
Paige (Hirschfield) Korth
May 2, 2011
So sorry to hear of your loss, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love Paige
Marlene Lee
May 2, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Cheri Vercnocke
May 2, 2011
Dear Lorts family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have alot of memories of growing up with all of you, and of course, all the trouble Kelle and Cath, that we always seemed to get it. Some of those grey hairs I'm sure had my name on them too. That is a very handsome picture of your Father. Send my love and sincere sympathies to your Mom. I know the loss of a Father, and will hold you all in my heart. Love, Cheri
Julie Maxfield (Munro)
May 1, 2011
Sorry to hear about the loss of this very kind man. I remember house sitting for you and watching Tootsie while you would vacation in Arizona. He had a special way of making you feel like family. My prayers go out to the family during this difficult time.
Paul Britz
May 1, 2011
Ted,
Thoughts and prayers to you....
Karla Lockwood
April 29, 2011
Our thought's and prayer's go out to Lois and the family at this very difficult time in their lives.Ed will be deeply missed by so many and our family is one! I alway's enjoyed our visits and his big smile when i would see him!So very sorry of your loss try and remember all the wonderful memories you all made along life's path with him. We love you all Karla, Bob, and Sterling Lockwood.
Scott Sorbie
April 29, 2011
Sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow.
Andrea Nunn
April 28, 2011
Kelle and Family
Though I met Mr. Lorts once on my trip to Arizona in 2005. He made me feel welcomed right from the start! He was a great man that seem as though he would do anything for anyone. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you through this difficult time. May the memories that all of you shared through the years ease your sorrow. Thinking of you all.
Todd & Kerrie Haugh
April 28, 2011
I admire Mr. Lorts as much as anyone I've ever met. He one time told me that when he coached baseball, his line-up was based on the best players at each position, not on what each players' dad did for a living. When it came to his gas station, he charged famous people (Lee Iacocca, for one) the same amount for a gallon of gas that he charged people he didn't recognize.
This consistency led to a lot of success, as far as I could tell, and what I learned from him was to treat others fairly and consistently; as best I can, I've always tried to follow that advice.
One other piece of advice he paid me was to enjoy golf, instead of throwing temper tantrums, and he'd be happy to know that it's been quite some time since I've thrown a club or 'hissy fit' on a golf course.
My wife, Kerrie, and I will miss you a lot, Mr. Lorts.
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