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David Short Obituary
Born: September 11, 1959
Died: December 12, 2016
David McFadden Short, 57 years old of Antioch, IL; formerly Alpharetta, Georgia, passed away at his home on Monday, December 12, 2016 surrounded by family.
He was born September 11, 1959 in Decatur, IL, the son of the late John Edward and Margaret Rose (n e McFadden) Short. Dave grew up in Joliet, IL and attended Joliet Catholic High School before graduating from Marquette University in Milwaukee. After college, Dave joined the United States Marine Corps, serving from 1981 until 1989. He rose to the rank of Captain and was an instructor for the A-6E Intruder aircraft. After leaving the Marines, Dave worked for Delta Airlines for 25 years as an airline pilot, where he rose to the rank of Fleet Captain and oversaw pilot training for various airplanes; the MD88/90, Boeing 717 and DC9. Dave also received a law degree from Georgia State University in 1999 and was licensed in Georgia and Illinois.
On April 11, 1992, Dave married Lori Ann Esser in Antioch, IL. He loved being a family man; volunteering and coaching his kids. Above all, Dave especially loved the many good times he shared with his family and friends.
Dave is survived by his wife of over 24 years, Lori Ann; their children, Kathleen Marie, Elizabeth Rose, Anna Jeannette, and John Edward McFadden; his siblings, Neil Joseph (Linda) Short of Casper, WY and Jane Ellen (Robert) Hickok of Joliet, IL; his mother-in-law, Marie Bukin of Antioch, IL; his father-in-law, Edward Esser, Sr.; sisters-in-law, Linda Esser and Lisa (Brian) Kovach; brother-in-law, Edward Jr. (Elizabeth) Esser; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Funeral Services 9:15AM Saturday, December 17, 2016 from the STRANG FUNERAL HOME OF ANTIOCH, 1055 Main St. Antioch, IL 60002 to St. Peter Church, 557 Lake St. Antioch. Mass 10:00AM. Interment with Military Honors will immediately follow in Ascension Cemetery, Libertyville, IL.
Memorial visitation will be held from 4:00PM until 8:00PM Friday evening at the funeral home. For additional information, call 847-395-4000.
In lieu of flowers, donations are greatly appreciated to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (1500 Rosecrans Ave. Suite 200 Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 or www.pancan.org) or the Gateway for Cancer Research (1336 Basswood Rd. Schaumburg, IL 60173) or Assistance in Healthcare (P.O. Box 396 Zion, IL 60099) or to JourneyCare (2050 Claire Ct. Glenview, IL 60025 or www.journeycare.org.)
Please sign the online guestbook for Dave at www.strangfh.com.
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Paul Knowlton
June 13, 2017
To David's Family,
I was saddened today to read the news that my law school classmate had passed away. I regret David and I did not keep in touch after law school, but during law school we attended many classes together and were friends. Like many in our class, I liked David for his sharp intellect and easy smile, and I can't imagine how difficult his departure was. Please accept my prayers for the family's strength and peace.
Barb and Karl Beetschen
December 17, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
cheryle racanelli
December 16, 2016
Our deepest condolences to the Short family our prayers are with you always Cheryle Frank and Mary Frances Racanelli
~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain
December 15, 2016
Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Dave will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 08 JAN, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]
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Fay Family
December 15, 2016
Your family is in our prayers ....
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Bill Phelan
December 15, 2016
Rest in peace
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