Larry was born Aug. 22, 1938, in Hoquiam, to Bill and Vivian (Erickson) Vandervort and passed away Dec. 15, 2019, at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, with his family by his side.

He married Susie McManus (Hickam) on Aug. 19, 1983.

Larry was a logger all his life, working for many timber companies in Washington, Oregon and Alaska. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, and loved to go clam digging with his family. He always looked forward to his Seahawk Sundays with brother John. He was passionate about spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a loyal, devoted friend.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Bob and Richard, sister MariAnne and son Raymond. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, at their home in Aberdeen, daughters Lorrie Aldrich, Bucoda, Missie (George) Holmes, Doty, Melinda (Gabe) Ratkie, Pe Ell, Molle (Ben) Bouch, Aberdeen, brother John Vandervort, Centralia, sister Janice (Ron) Clement, Eugene, Oregon and sister-in-law Linda Vandervort, Bucoda. He had 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

There will be a celebration of life Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, at 1 p.m. It will be held at the Oakview Grange #311, located at 2715 N. Pearl St., Centralia, WA 98531.

Arrangements entrusted to Harrison Family Mortuary of Aberdeen.