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Eugene Shortridge Obituary

Eugene Shortridge was born in Flasher, N.D. After distinguished service in WWII, Gene moved to Sarasota, Fla., and enrolled at The Ringling School of Art. Later, Gene studied under the highly acclaimed artist Harold Von Schmidt. He spent much of his career as an illustrator for True West magazine, True Treasure and other publications. Gene's paintings and bronze sculptures are featured in many distinguished collections. After settling in Sarasota, Gene married Ann Colby. They moved to Silver City, New Mexico 10 years ago. Ann passed away in July. They are survived by their daughter Lynn Medlin.

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Published by Las Cruces Sun-News on Mar. 27, 2014.

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Lloyd Johnson

March 21, 2020

Ill always remember his kindness to my mother, Marion Shaw, especially while she was in hospice at home. I think of him each time I look at his bronzes. This invitation came today, which happens to be the anniversary of her death in 1998. What a good man!

Arlene Pixley

September 17, 2014

Lynn, I am deeply saddened to learn of your fathers passing , as well as your mother. I know how hard it must be as I always thought of you three as a very close family. The Ox Yoke group of all our parents is complete in Heaven. Love, Arlene Pixley

Lloyd Johnson

March 31, 2014

Dear Lynn, As I happened upon your father's notice, I was warmed by his memory. My mother, Marion Shaw, was his devoted student for many years in Sarasota (Casey Key). I'm sitting next to her favorite bronze horse statue. She always attributed it's artistic merit to Gene's guiding hand, through which she was able to find her artistic voice. Truthfully her later life was made difficult by cancer & the passing of her dearest friends. The gift of self-actualization & personal accomplishment Gene gave her was nothing less than a sentinel life experience. He gave her a sense of pride she had never experienced before, and we are all reminded of his gesture whenever we admire the collaborative works of art that grace our home. Your father was a kind and generous man. Our family was better for having known him.

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