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Born in Salt Lake City on July 13, 1957, Larry was a friend to all. He was a gentle, kind, and whimsical man with a tendency to lighten up every room. A natural-born salesman, a man of strong faith, and a community pillar, Larry devoted his time to teaching the youth of the LDS church and serving on the South Jordan City Council. Larry was proud of his iconic orange 1968 Chevrolet truck, which he entered into car shows. He also loved to sing playful songs. "I Wanna Talk About Me" by Toby Keith was a particular favorite.
Larry loved his family. He married Carol Schow in the LDS Salt Lake Temple on May 13, 1976. Before she preceded him in death on January 1, 1996, they were blessed with 3 children: Kevin, Erin, and Brian. Larry married Jackie Nageli on Feb 25, 1999, in the LDS Salt Lake Temple. They built a life together and enjoyed traveling, fishing, and "Jeeping."
Larry is survived by his wife Jackie Nageli Short, daughter Erin Nygard, son Kevin Short, brothers Michael Short (Pauline), and Dave Short (Shelly), and grandchildren Connor, Hailey, and Finley. He is preceded in death by his wife Carol Schow, his son Brian Short, his brother Gary Short, and his sister Diane Hoyt.
He is also survived by his mother-in-law Marylynne Nageli, sisters-in-law Cheryl Nageli, Tamra Nageli &Marci Clark, and brother in law Jeffrey Nageli (Stephanie).
His family would like to invite friends and loved ones to celebrate Larry's life at a viewing from 6-8 p.m. on January 17 at Jenkins-Soffe Funeral Home, 1007 West South Jordan Parkway.
The funeral service will be at noon on January 18 at the Country Park Stake Center, 2447 West 11400 South. A friends and family viewing will be held that day from 11-11:45 a.m. Interment will follow at the South Jordan City Cemetery.
We would like to thank the doctors and nurses at St. Mark's Hospital ICU for their compassionate care.
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Erica Lincoln
February 25, 2025
We at Metro Access Control up in Portland, OR are sorry for you loss. We all very much enjoyed our interactions with Larry. He was so polite and always in a good mood.
Nancy Tam
January 22, 2025
I was a client of Larry and he was always a pleasure to speak to. Even though we never met, I thought of him as a friend. I am saddened that he passed so soon and will miss our fun conversations.
B.Y. Wells
January 17, 2025
Larry made me smile five days a week. As a colleague working next to Larry, I started every day by checking in with my friend. He made it that much easier to get up every morning and go into work, in fact I looked forward to it. His smile, songs, and greetings warmed the room. I'll miss this special dude!
Brian and Kaye Sanderson
January 16, 2025
We were so sad to hear of Larry's passing. We were neighbors and friends with Larry and Jackie. We became acquainted when Larry was running for City Council. Larry shared a love for classic cars with Brian so they became instant friends. We loved seeing Larry and Jackie coming around the corner and always with a smile and a warm greeting! What a special man and a friend to all. He will be greatly missed. Our love to you, Jackie. Please let us know if there is anything you need.
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Merikay Thurber
January 16, 2025
Larrry always was a "people" person. He cared about people and was always ready with a kind word and a happy smile. His cheerful, upbeat personality was a treasure. I loved it when he came over to tell us about his latest car show with the orange truck or adventure in the jeep. His service to our community and those he came to know was a blessing in our lives. He will be missed.
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