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Claude SHORT Obituary
(Lieutenant
Colonel, USAF, Retired)
80, went to be with our Lord Jesus on Friday, October 8, 2021. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of the late Claude E. and Helen Dalwitz Short. He graduated from
Normandy High School and Parks College of St. Louis
University with a Bachelors of Science in Aeronautical
Engineering. Claude served a distinguished career in the United States Air Force from January 1963 to September 1989, where he was an aircraft and armament engineer. Upon
retirement, he continued his love for airplanes and applying his engineering talents as a contractor for ARNIC, Dynamics Research Company (DRC) and HJ Ford Companies. Claude is survived by his wife of 55 years, former Jean Bernice Schilling of Springfield, Ohio, their son, David, daughter-in-law, Sara, and two granddaughters, Anya and Madelyn of Ft. Worth, Texas. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Tobias Funeral Home. A private interment ceremony will be held at the
Dayton National Cemetery. A Celebration of Life service will be held at Tobias Funeral Home Chapel, Saturday, October 23rd, 10:00 a.m. Pastor Kirk Lithander of Fairhaven Church will be officiating. The family would like to thank Jill of Affinity Care for providing compassionate care and comfort to Claude. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions may be made in Claude's memory to the organization of your choice or to the National Alzheimer's Association
(www.alz.org).
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Joanie Mendenhall Caulley
October 18, 2021
Dear Jean and Family,
I am so sad to learn of Claude's passing. He was a fine gentleman who possessed a pleasant, fun-loving personality. May all the wonderful memories that you have of your life together help to sustain you at this most difficult time. Keeping each of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Joy M. Brailey
October 16, 2021
We have so many fond memories of Claude and our F16 Association. John always enjoyed Claude`s sense of humor. Our last reunion in Florida was truly the last for so many.Sandy,John,Ed,Jim and now Claude. What a reunion they must be having in the sky! I`m so glad we have those wonderful memories.
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