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Nathan Short Obituary
Our beloved son, baby brother and uncle, Natey Wayne, came into our lives unexpectedly and left unexpectedly. He was killed in a rollover accident outside of Las Vegas on Sept 9, 2012. He was just 19.
He is survived by his parents, Mel and Vicki Short, his siblings Jennifer Pearson (Adon), Tim Short (Jamie), Zac Short (Che), Mandy Richards (Christian), Adrianna Bergk (Josh), and Jacob Short (Amanda), as well as 15 nieces and nephews that adored him and that he adored. Taya, his oldest niece, was more like a sister to Nate as she is only 4 years younger. She loved having a "hot" uncle. Also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceded in death by all of his grandparents.
Nate was a priest in the LDS church and an Eagle Scout. He graduated from Brighton High School with honors in 2011. He attended one year of school at Dixie State.
Nate loved all sports, but his first love was basketball. He spent more hours than can be counted playing b-ball with his dad, brothers and friends. He enjoyed the many activities we did as a family such as boating, camping, waterskiing, snowskiing and travelling. He especially loved to play with his many nieces and nephews. Nate had more friends in his short 19 years than most of us have in a lifetime...many of which he called "my best friend".
We will miss Nates gorgeous face, his sense of humor and his big, tender heart. Our hearts are broken, and there are many ends left untied, but we are comforted to know that families are forever.
A viewing will be held in Nates honor on Sunday evening, Sept 16th, from 6 - 9 p.m. at the Sandy Granite Stake Center 2535 E. Newcastle Drive (9040 So). The funeral will he held Monday, Sept 17th, at 12:00 noon in the same chapel. Pre-service viewing from 10:30-11:30 a.m. prior to the funeral. Burial in Larkin Sunset Gardens at 1950 East Dimple Dell Rd. Online condolences:www.larkincares.com
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to NAMI Utah, organ donations or a charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Nathan Short
parker breinholt
September 20, 2012
love you bro
Dave and Becky Seare
September 19, 2012
Mel and Vicki and family. Wow. We were so sorry to hear about Nate. We were out of town and just heard. Please know of our love for all of you at this tough time. All our love, Dave and Becky Seare
September 18, 2012
Short Family,
So sorry to hear of Nate's accident. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this very sad time. May God bless you and give you strength, comfort, and peace.
Love,
Kevin & Karen Andrews & Family
September 17, 2012
So sorry to hear about your son's passing. I know how much your family means to you. May the Lord bless you with comfort at this time.
Marcia Bartlett
September 17, 2012
Dear Vickie, Mel and family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. We send our love and deepest sympathy.
Love,
Doug and Linda Jones
Trish Linford
September 17, 2012
Nate was friends with our son Tate who is in Arizona going to school. Our thoughts are with your family may god bless you all.
September 17, 2012
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. May you feel the comfort that comes from our loving Heavenly Father at this difficult time. Love, Rick & Joan Green
September 17, 2012
We received a message from our son Cole who is serving his mission in Southern California asking us to include Nate and your family in our prayers. Cole wanted us and you to know that he believes Nate is now in the arms of our Savior and hopes your family can receive comfort in knowing this. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time and we pray you'll feel the comforting spirit in particular..With love, Val, Jan and Elder Cole Butcher
Dale Christensen
September 17, 2012
Dear Mel, Vicki and all of your family,
I was so sorry to hear of Nathan's accident. I know of your hurt and pain having been through a very similar situation. But I also know of the incredible love and strength that can be received from our Heavenly Father and our Savior in a trying time like this, and the comfort offered by the Holy Ghost. I pray that you will each receive the peace, love, strength and comfort offered from these sources. May Heavenly Father's choicest blessings be with you. Love, Dale Christensen.
Kelly & Valerie Featherstone
September 16, 2012
Mel & Vickie, Words cannot express how our hearts have been broken with the sudden news of Nate's accident. We were so touched by his sweet and gentle heart and his kindness to all and especially our family. He is a wonderful young man and a blessing to all who knew him. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God bless you and comfort you now and in the days ahead. We are all so grateful that families can be together forever! Even though our hearts are breaking and we are so saddened by your loss, we know that Nate will be in the loving arms of his Savior until you all will be reunited again. With deepest love and sympathy, Kelly & Valerie Featherstone
Cindy Bennett
September 16, 2012
Vicki & Mel: There aren't words to describe how broken our hearts are for you and your whole family. I know how very much Nate meant to you, and how excited you were when he came so unexpectedly into your family. How blessed you are to have known him and to have loved him for his short time here on earth. I know you must desperately miss him, as will everyone who knew him from what I've read. He sounds like an amazing kid. We'll pray for you to find the comfort you need at this time.
Kelly & Cindy Bennett
Kent Yang
September 16, 2012
Sorry to hear your loss. I heard about this from many of his friends I knew on Facebook about your loss. I never knew him, but I saw through my yearbooks of both Brighton and Albion that he went to the same school with me. My prayers are with you.
September 16, 2012
Your family has been in our prayers since we heard about this tragic accident. We pray that God will embrace your family in His loving arms and bless you with comfort, faith and the love of family and friends during this most difficult time. Nate was "best friends with my son Corbin Omana since grade school. He was always welcome in our home was over here all the time. I will miss his positive energy, vibrant personality and the gift of true friendship that he gave Corbin. He was a great positive influence on Corbin's life. He had many, many friends who love him. In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love and miss him always. Our condolences.Maggie Omana and family
Jacki Woods
September 16, 2012
Mel and Vicki,I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know of my love for you and your dear family. May the great comforter keep you together and in tact during this trying time and know that you are in my prayers.
Monique
September 15, 2012
Nate will be missed. He always had a smile on his face and it will never be forgotten. Very sorryy for your loss.
Steve Horne
September 15, 2012
Mel and family,
I am sorry about your boy. Our prayers are with you.
September 15, 2012
We were so sorry to read of the loss of your handsome son. What a tradgedy that no parent expects to go through. Thank heavens you have a strong testimony or the atonement and know that you will be with him again someday. Our love to you Vicki & Mel, and God Bless you and comfort you. Bonnie and Dave Coons
I love you Nathan. My heart goes out to the Short family. XOXO
Erica Hille
September 15, 2012
lynn & bill shih
September 15, 2012
So sorry Adri to you and your family. I didn't know your brother but it sounds like he was blessed with so much love from his family and gifts from God. May you all be comforted through prayers and faith. Our condolences. Lynn and Bill
Jane Brown
September 15, 2012
Dear Vickie and Mel and whole Short Family. I am so saddened at this news. It was 5 years ago I lost my Michael and I DO know your pain right now. You are in our prayers. Families ARE forever! Those words are true!
September 15, 2012
For a time, if Aaron wasn't at Nate's house, Nate was at ours. He was part of our brood for a little while. He will always hold a special place in our hearts. We love you Natey and wish you well on your next adventure. Debra Platis & Family
Debbie White
September 15, 2012
What a horrible loss to your family . May God bless you and give you the strength to let him go on the remarkable young man that he is. My prayers and thoughts and my heart is broken for you may God bless you.
Randy and Susan Krantz
September 14, 2012
We are so saddened to hear of your tragic loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this most difficult time.
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