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2015

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William Shorter Obituary

SHORTER William Barclay, 78, husband of Martha C. Shorter, died Thurs. Feb. 12, 2015 in Owenton, KY. Born Dec. 23, 1936 in Stearns, KY, he was the son of the late Noel Vincent and Myrtle Bass Shorter. Mr. Shorter was a member of Roberts Chapel United Methodist Church in Nicholasville, KY. He was a life long resident of Central Kentucky and a life long horseman. Mr. Shorter was the former manager of Kob Ryan's Riding Academy; former member of the Bluegrass Riding Club; former general manager of Mill Ridge Farm; former owner of Patchwork Farm; former thoroughbred horse trainer; former President of the Thoroughbred Farm Managers Club. Survivors other than his wife include sons, Tim Shorter and Matt Shorter (Angela); daughters, Karen Piazza (Al) and Joan Palmore Key (Keith); grandsons, Lucas Shorter and Blake Shorter; sister, Lynette Foster (Cotton); and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 2:30pm Mon. at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, Harrodsburg Rd. with visitation beginning at 12:30pm Mon. until the service time. Memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice of the Bluegrass, 2312 Alexandria Dr., Lexington, KY 40504 or Secretariat Center, 4089 Iron Works Pike, Lexington, KY 40511.
Published by Lexington Herald-Leader on Feb. 15, 2015.

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Shirley Piechocki

May 6, 2017

Watched the KY Derby, and was remembering the time I worked w/ Thoroughbreds, and of course remembering my favorite trainers. Mr. Shorter was the very first trainer who took me from hot walker to groom. He and his son Tim taught me so much. I have been away from racing for many years, but the fond memories I have are because of the time spent w/ Mr. Shorter, and his son Tim. The chance he gave me to learn was so appreciated. Always a gentleman in every sense of the word. I am so sorry to learn of his passing. Condolences to his family. He truly was a wonderful man.

March 12, 2016

Mrs. Shorter, Karen, Tim, Matt and Joan I am very sorry to learn of Mr. Shorters passing.

Bob Goodykoontz

David Perry

March 3, 2015

Very very sorry for your loss, Joan.

Trina Howard

February 16, 2015

Sincerest condolences to the family and friends over the loss of Bill. He was such a sweet soul with the heart of a Thoroughbred, like the horses which were his life's work. Rest in peace, Bill.
Trina Burton Howard, Harrodsburg, KY

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