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Brenda Shorts Obituary

YORK Brenda O. (Snyder) Shorts, 74, passed away at home on Wednesday, November 12, 2014. She was the wife of James E. "Jim" Shorts to whom she was married for 57 years. A gathering of friends and viewing will be held from 9 to 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 22, 2014 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Road, York. Born July 14, 1940 in Yoe, a daughter of the late John B. and Sarah S. (Eberly) Snyder, she had worked as a nurse's assistant at Pleasant Acres Nursing Home and both York and Memorial Hospitals. Mrs. Shorts had also worked at Green's Dairy. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, enjoyed making crafts, and had been active with West York Wrestling Booster Club. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Shorts is survived by three sons, James E. Shorts, Jr. and wife, Gayle of Dover, Kenneth E. Shorts of Charlotte, N.C., and Gene E. and wife, Jennifer Shorts of York; a daughter, Judy Lynn Shorts and companion, Jeff Klinedinst of West York; seven grandchildren, Jessica, Jonathan, Brooke, Austin, Ian, Landon, and Alexa; two great-grandchildren, Collin and Delaney; and two brothers, Wade Snyder and John B. Snyder, Jr. both of Dallastown. She was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Snyder. Send Condolences at BestLifeTributes.com

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Published by York Daily Record on Nov. 18, 2014.

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Bob Warren Jr

November 12, 2023

You are not forgotten and we miss you.

Julia Wegner

November 21, 2014

Jim & family

I didn't know Brenda that long, but I know that she was a wonderful person and a friend. She will be greatly missed. My prayers will be wth the Shorts family, asking the Lord to help you all to get through this difficult time in your life.

Michelle Oerman

November 20, 2014

Thinking of the Shorts family at this sad time... I knew Brenda from years ago when my family lived on King Street and we often had coffee together. My sincere condolences to all of you.

November 19, 2014

Thinking of you & your family during this trying time
Dave Klinedinst & Hope McClain

Beverly

Beverly Seitz (Mundis).

November 18, 2014

Lifting you all in prayer during this difficult time. Sending much love to you all in your loss.

November 18, 2014

Thinking if you Judy and family
Mike and Sue Ott
Esteto Florida

November 18, 2014

Judy and family
Thinking of you during this difficult time
Michael and Sue Ott

Sue Wynegar

November 18, 2014

Judy and family: My sincerest condolences on your mothers passing...God Bless.

Shonna Dawsn

November 18, 2014

Judy and family,thinking and praying for your family during this heartbreaking time.

always had a super time with her

Sharon Strebig

November 18, 2014

Jim and family
Our Love and prayers are with You at this time and want you to know we both love and will miss Brenda always, Will miss being with her and our talks over the phone and in person, Very special loving caring person, Loved her like a Mom.

Max and Gretta Embree

November 18, 2014

our prayers go out to the family of Brenda. We have such wonderful memories of all the great times we were together. It breaks our hearts that those times are gone. But know Brenda is in heaven and in no more pain.

Bob Warren, Jr.

November 18, 2014

To the Entire Shorts Family:

I am lost for words regarding the unexpected passing of Brenda.

Through the years, Brenda (Mom) was always cordial and respectful to me. I'll never forget our quiet conversations.

My thoughts and prayers are with everyone during this difficult time.

God Bless the Shorts family.

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