Daniel & Wyatt Hordov

It is with profound sadness that we announce the tragic passing of Daniel Hordov aged forty-four and Wyatt Adley Hordov, aged six, who both lost their lives in a car accident on August 18th, 2024. Dan was born on April 21,1980, in Corning, NY to Emil and Annette Hordov, the eldest of three children. He graduated from Greensburg Central Catholic High School in 1998 and from Pennsylvania State University in 2002 with a Bachelors in International Business and a Minor in German. Upon graduation, Dan moved to Los Angeles in search of warm weather and new adventures, where he began his career in insurance. It was at his first job that he met his beloved wife, Anna. Dan and Anna went on to marry on August 21, 2010 and three years later welcomed their first son Zachary. Longing to be closer to family, Anna and Dan decided to relocate their family to Plymouth, Michigan in 2016. Two years later, they joyfully welcomed their second son Wyatt. After the sudden death of his father in 2021, Dan took time off to be the house manager. While at home, Dan refined his chef’s skills and cooked amazing healthy family meals, he rediscovered his love of reading through Jim Butcher books, and loved spending quality time with his boys. Dan was a kind, generous, and humorous soul who enjoyed hiking, playing golf, and watching Penn State College Football, Rangers Hockey and Giants Football. He loved being involved in Zach’s soccer and Wyatt’s T-Ball practices and games. He had a sense of adventure and loved to spend time traveling the world with Anna and their boys. Dan was an active member of the Plymouth community, serving on the Rotary Club since 2016. He served annually on the Chicken BBQ event, planting tulips and flowers with his sons, participating in the golf classic and many other events that Rotary conducted. He was a true Rotarian! One of his passions was serving as Rotary’s High School Interact Club Assistant Advisor for 2 years and then as Club Advisor for 4 years. There he guided and supported the students in their activities and helped them in developing their leadership skills. His personality and skill set was a great match for the students. This past May, he was elected to the Club Board of Directors. He was on his way to serving as a future club President. – Wyatt Adley Hordov, was born on January 24, 2018 to Daniel and Anna Hordov, the youngest of two boys. He arrived eight weeks premature, but showed us his fighting spirit from the start, weighing a robust five pounds nine ounces and only needing a short stay in the NICU. Wyatt had an independent and curious spirit, he knew early on what he liked and didn’t like. Every day was an adventure and a day to discover or learn something new. He loved to dance and sing songs, he brought laughter and joy to every space. His older brother, Zach, held a special place in Wyatt’s heart. Zach was not just a sibling, but his best friend, confidant, and sidekick. They wrestled, drove their little go-karts around the neighborhood, played hockey and other sports with the neighborhood kids. Wyatt’s favorite hobbies were t-ball, taekwondo, and swimming. Wyatt's favorite superhero was the Incredible Hulk and favorite animal was Gorillas. He would often be seen orchestrating a battle with Hulk, Gorrillas, and any other toy around. Wyatt loved his friends fiercely. He loved going to parks, birthday parties, and having playdates with his friends. He always showed up to Zach’s soccer games ready to make friends. Although his life was cut tragically short, Wyatt’s exuberant and loving spirit will live on in our hearts forever. Dan and Wyatt are survived by wife and mom, Anna Hordov, son and brother, Zachary Hordov, paternal and maternal grandmothers Annette Hordov and Pamela Huang, Uncles Eddie (Steph) and Nick, Aunt Vanessa (Bill), and cousins Amelia, Louisa, William, Vivian, Frances, and Poppy. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorial contributions to these organizations that are dear to the family and a big part of Dan and Wyatt: Plymouth Rotary Club The Miracle League of Plymouth Ele’s Place, Ann Arbor New Hope Center for the Grief support, Northville Celebration of Life will be held at North Ridge Church on November 8th from 5-7PM. Come as you are to share your stories and memories of Dan and Wyatt. Light food and refreshments will be served Kids are welcome as Ridge Kids Boardwalk will be open to celebrate Wyatt’s love of play.

Daniel & Wyatt Hordov

August 18, 2024