Donald Lee Short

1932 - 2025

Donald Lee Short

June 19, 1932 - February 24, 2025

Alamo, Texas - Donald Lee Short, a longtime resident of the KCMO area, passed peacefully, in his home, in Alamo, Tx, February 24, 2025, at 92. Born June 19, 1932, in Liberty, Missouri. Don attended Liberty High School. He served his country proudly in Korea, earning a Purple Heart. On September 22,1951, he married the love of his life, Sylvia Essig. They enjoyed 64 years of marriage. Don enjoyed an active life, spending time with family and friends on his deck, playing cards and riding his recumbent bike 3 to 4 miles daily. He was a member of the Shooting Stars Square Dance Club. Don and Sylvia spent 23 years as snowbirds and then became full-time residents in Alamo, Texas.

Don is survived by his son, Doug Short (Carolyn), his daughter, Mendy Short Blowers (Alan) 5 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, sister, Betty Jean Kerr and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Don was preceded in death by his parents, Walter William Short and Lona Gustive Courm, 2 brothers, and 6 sisters. A celebration of Don's life will be held in Kansas City in September. A memorial service will also be held in Alamo, Tx, in February, 2026. Memorial gifts may be made in Don's name to Dallas Honor Flight, 2201 Long Prairie Rd. Ste. 107, PMB 376 , Flower Mound, Texas 75022. This organization made a huge difference in Don's life. He believed that every veteran should have the opportunity to take this trip and experience the closure he did. He asked that if you wish to honor him, please give to this organization in leu of flowers.