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Michael Shorter Obituary

SHORTER, MICHAEL WILLIAM Michael was born to Jim and Deanna Shorter on June 25, 1958 in La Mesa, CA. He left to be with our Lord on March 9, 2006. Mike was preceded in death by his father Jim and his little brother Noel. He leaves his mom D.D., dad Rollie, big brother Doug, little sister Wendy, two sons Michael and Derrick, grandson Marshall, granddaughter Rachel and Uncle Jimmy. After high school graduation he attended college for two years then decided he work full time to support his growing family. For some time he built steel buildings then joined his brother Doug installing swimming pools. In 2003, he suffered a debilitating stroke that left him without the use of his left arm and leg. He has recently had some mini strokes. Mike was a loving son and loyal friend. He will be truly missed by all. His services will be held this Saturday, March 18th at 1 p.m. at Conrad Lemon Grove Mortuary (619 460-4601).Please sign the guest book at obituaries.uniontrib.com

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Mar. 16, 2006.

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Bill Cummings

March 24, 2006

Dear Shorter Family: I was very saddened to learn of the passing of Mike. About 10 years ago I had contracted with a pool company, paying most up front. Had it not been for Mike's consideration, diligence, and very hard work, the job would never have been completed. Besides the stress upon him at the time over many clients whose projects were never completed or even started, he worked under the burden of just having lost his brother Noel. Each time I enter my lovely pool, I think of Mike and how hard he worked digging it out and setting the liner. I am doubly saddened to learn of his stroke in 2003. May he rest in peace knowing how proud you must feel of his contribution to the family and community.

Leanna Hunnicutt

March 18, 2006

Aunt DD and Uncle Heck,

I love you both and my thoughts and prayers are with you and yours in this very rough time!! and give my dewey lots of love its gotta be tough to on the kiddo to lose 2 , But a wise woman i call her mom, once told me "that which does not kill us only makes us stronger" and aunt DD you have to be the strongest woman i know i look up to you and admire you alot lady !! I LOVE YOU!!! xxxxooooxxxoooo

Richard Johnson

March 17, 2006

D.D. & Heck, Michael was a great friend and great guy. He will be terribly missed by all. We loved Mike.

Kathy Davies-Matis

March 16, 2006

Dear DD and Heck, I was saddened to hears of Michael's passing. It has been many years since our days in Casa de Oro Little League. I'll always remember your dedication to your children and

also the good times Bob and I had with you, especially the parties with the music you provided and the time in Coronado at the apartment and the beach. Bob died of lung cancer seven years ago and I am now married to a wonderful man

and living in Arizona. Please accept my heartfelt condolences and know that over the years you have been one of my best memories.

Love, Kathy

joey york

March 16, 2006

DD, my heart aches for you, to lose another son, and you Doug and Wendy to lose another brother. You and your families will be in my thoughts, prayers, and heart, now, and in the days ahead.

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