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William Short Obituary
William H. Short, 88, entered into rest on Sunday, July 1, 2012, in Mesa, AZ. Bill was born on January 17, 1924. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army Corps of Engineers. He owned Ford dealerships in Ohio and was a business manager of The Ohio State University. He is survived by Barbara, his wife of 63 years, and their five children, Marian Bass-Govinsky, Brian, Stephen, Bill and Allen. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by the family who loved him dearly. Services will be held July 3, 2012, at 1:00 p.m. at Mountain View Funeral Home, 7900 E. Main Street, Mesa, AZ. Memorial donations may be made in Mr. Short's name to ARMC Cardiac Research and Education Foundation, Account #2840271478, at Northern Trust Bank, 1525 S. Greenfield Road, Mesa, AZ 85206.
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Sean Sturtevant
July 9, 2012
I only knew Bill for a very brief period of time, yet I seemed to see him often. He had a very significant impact on the life of myself and fiancee. I've pondered over and shared his advice to a young 'married couple to be' very often. "It's essential to invest yourself and become a PART OF each other's conventions, practices, beliefs, aspirations, goals and dreams. That way you two will grow together, not just along side each other or apart". I had asked that question and got a straight answer - typical Bill from what I understand, my type of guy. We will ALL miss his visits to us, along with those of his lovely wife and family. EVERY time we saw you folks it was a vast improvement of our day. Our sincerest condolences on losing Mr Short, Cece & myself will certainly not forget him.
Sean
July 8, 2012
I have such fond memories Bill....he was such a wonderful man and such a gentleman. My prayers and thoughts go out to the entire family....I wish I could be there in person to give you all a hug.
Althea
Jerry Wills
July 4, 2012
The Good Book says that precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints. I am sorry for your grief now. I remember many great and trying times at the Short house in B Town and your Dad was just that "DAD". I liked him very much and I'll never know how our parents made it through our teen-degenerative years. Prayers offered up on you and yours. Jerry P.S. Miss U
Barbara Philpott Roy
July 3, 2012
Barbara and family, Mom (Myra) and I were saddened to hear of Bill's death. Bill meant so much to my Mother he was like a brother to her. I remember our visits when I was young and you lived in Ohio. Our prayers are with you all.
Barbara Philpott Roy
July 3, 2012
Dear Marian and Dan,
Unfortunately death will come to us all. I would have to say that Bill, the man, the husband and the father lived a wonderful life. He died with class. I could only hope the same for myself. We are truly sorry that he is gone, but his life should be celebrated and we should not be sad.
Love, Bill and Dianne
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