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Vivian Short Obituary
January 5, 2015
Vivian June Parker Short, 82, of Bokeelia, FL, passed away Monday, January 5, 2015. She was born on February 13, 1932 in Lupton, MI to Alexander and Mildred Markendorf Parker. Mrs. Short moved to Bokeelia in August 2006 from Naples, FL where she and her late husband Gordon had lived for 16 years. Gordon preceded her in death September 20, 2010. They were married for 60 years. Vivian was a homemaker for most of her life but did some part time work later in life. Volunteering with her children's activities, Vivian was a Cub Scout Leader, Girl Scout Leader, and chairman of a Music Booster Club to raise money for the music department at her children's middle school. Vivian and Gordon were on the board for Young Life. She was an Elder at Kirkridge Presbyterian Church in Grand Blanc, MI and a member of an Ecumenical Group that sponsored a Vietnamese family in 1980. She was a Deacon in First Presbyterian Church in Naples and served on several committees. Gordon and Vivian lived in Countryside Country Club in Naples and was the first Social Chairman at Countryside Country Club serving for 3 years. They did a lot of traveling in the last 20 years with some trips being abroad. She is survived by a loving family, including 3 children Gordon (Nancy) Short of Bokeelia, FL, Tamara (late husband Thomas) Porwoll of Racine, WI and Cheryl (Jerry) Smith of Bokeelia, FL; 9 grandchildren Jason (Amanda) Short, Jonathan Short, Brian (Dana) Warden, Jill Ford, Rebecca (Jacob) Zabkowicz, Sarah (Nate) Porwoll Lee, Patrick Porwoll, Kyle Potts, and Jordan Potts; 3 great grandchildren Liran Potts, Logan Zabkowicz, and Brynn Zabkowicz; several step grandchildren and great grandchildren. Surviving in the loving Parker family are brother Richard (Mildred) Parker; 2 sisters Donna Jane Short and Helen Bobalik; sister in law Marian Parker and several nephews, nieces, members of the Short family and many dear friends. A memorial service will be held at the Faith Presbyterian Church, 4544 Coronado Pkwy., Cape Coral, FL 33904 on Monday, January 12th at 2pm. Please make memorial contributions in Vivian's name to the Faith Presbyterian Church. Online condolences can be made at www.coralridgefuneralhome.com
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Cynthia Kohl
January 12, 2015
Vivian invited me to be on the Countryside Social Committee with her. From then on we remained good friends. You couldn't find a finer, kinder woman. We lost a wonderful couple when Vivian and Gordon left Naples. God Bless them both.
Cynthia Kohl
January 12, 2015
I'm sorry we didn't get a chance to know her better.......what a beautiful lady! Certainly heaven has gained another angel. Wish we could be there today with all of you.....you're in our thoughts and prayers. Much love to you all - Linda and Mark Lozier
Debby Stephens
January 10, 2015
I was a neighbor when they lived in Carlton Lakes.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and keep you.
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Tom & Barbara Smith
January 10, 2015
Barbara & I share great memories of Vivian & Gordon, especially the Panama Canal Cruise on the Coral Princess. Now a new era has emerged. Gordon & Vivian have reunited, and all of you begin a new chapter of life.
Our thoughts are with all of you...best wishes.
Barbara and Tom Smith
January 8, 2015
We loved your mom and grandmother. In our prayers.
Jim, Luisa and Catherine Fox
January 8, 2015
Vivian was a dear neighbor. She will be missed by all. Dan & sue leather
Julie Caldwell
January 8, 2015
Vivian was one my most cherished friends. It was a delight to have her in our Bible Study; she was indeed a real lady of great beauty
.inside and out! We will miss her sweet smiles and her joie de vive.
Julie and Bill Caldwell
Travis Moore
January 7, 2015
Gone but never forgotten, forever in our hearts and memory.
It was a gift and an absolute pleasure to have you both as Grandparents.
We will miss you dearly.
Lots of love
Trav, Brooke and Jacob xx
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