Rosecroft Raceway’s paddock judge, Larry Alan Ward, passed away on Sunday, November 10 at the age of 68.
Ward was born December 19, 1944 in Wisconsin. After graduating from high school, Ward enlisted in the Air Force and served a tour in Vietnam.
Ward spent most of his adult life in the harness racing business as a successful harness racing driver, trainer and owner. He spent much of his career as a driver and trainer competing at Northfield Park, Windsor and Balmoral Park. Larry had 4,319 starts as a driver with 890 wins and almost $2 million in purses. His family owned Arion Acres and Ward drove most of their horses, including Vonda Kay, Full of Arion, Sissy Arion, and Terrion. He had spent the last 20 years as the paddock judge and worked in other positions in security for Rosecroft Raceway
Ward is survived by his beloved wife, Patricia, children Vonda Ward and Michael Lepak, grandchildren Cameron Rose, Shannon, and Michael Jr., siblings Donna Johans and Terri Dudek.
He also spent years serving Naylor Road School in Washington, D.C.
Friends may call at the Lee Funeral Home, Inc. 6633 Old Alexandria Ferry Rd, Clinton MD 20735 on Friday, November 15, 2013 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Service will follow at 3:00 p.m.
Family requests memorial contributions to the ASPCA in memory of Larry Ward.
Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Larry Ward.
(Cloverleaf Standardbred Owners' Association, Inc.)