Lawrence “Larry” Borne

Lawrence (Larry) Roger Borne died peacefully at St. Elizabeth Hospice on April 10. He was born in 1939 to Harold and Madeline (Finan) Borne, the second of five children. His mother Madeline, father Harold, brother Marvin and his brother- in- law Bernie Kramer preceded him in death. He is survived by sisters, Joyce Borne Kramer, Judith Borne Graff (Dick) and Patricia Borne and sister-in-law Joan Blenke Borne.

Larry taught history at the University level for 35 years. His books, Dude Ranching: A Complete History and Welcome to my West highlight his life-long love of the American West. At age 17, he began working on Dude Ranches in California, Colorado, Montana and Utah. He participated in Western Horse Competitions, particularly Roping and Barrel Racing with his own horse.

He shared his love for chess, hunting and fishing with his 17 nieces and nephews. Larry was an avid traveler, visiting Africa, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South America and 48 states. Annually he went deer hunting and secured many trophies.

He graduated from Covington Latin School, Xavier University and earned his Ph.D. from the University of Colorado. Larry authored numerous publications and was the recipient of multiple grants for scholarly research. He received the Scientiam Award from Covington Latin School.

He served in the Navy at the Naval Station, Great Lakes, Illinois.

His community service included lectures and presentations to area high schools and YMCA camps. He was active in the Catholic Alumni Club particularly, Senior games, raft trips and volleyball teams.

Visitation will be held on April 23 from 12:00-12:30 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Park Hills, Kentucky followed by a funeral mass. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky with a reception to follow at St. Agnes Church in Ft. Wright, Kentucky.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Covington Latin School, Thomas More University (Harold C. Borne Scholarship Fund) or the Diocesan Catholic Children’s Home.