Las Cruces, New Mexico
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...
Read MoreIll 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!
Lloyd Johnson
March 21, 2020 | University Park, FL | Friend
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
Arlene Pixley
September 17, 2014 | Moorcroft, WY
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...
Lloyd Johnson
March 31, 2014 | Sarasota, FL
