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Joshua Short Obituary
Joshua Lee Short, 42, of Humble, Texas, died March 16th, 2020 after a valiant battle with cancer. Joshua was born 12/06/1977 to Lee and Carol Short. Josh was raised on the mission field in Mexico and upon returning to the US in 1994 he lived in Atascocita, Texas where he attended Humble High School and joined the football team. Joshua went on to attend Kingwood Community College before enlisting in the Marine Corps in January 1997. He later served in the U.S. Army.
While stationed in Fort Bless in El Paso, Texas, Joshua met Ruth (Diaz) Short and they were wed in 2002, 9 years later their daughter Lizette was born.
Joshua loved life and was an extremely positive person, he exuded cheerfulness, his glass was always half full. Joshua genuinely loved people. If you were a friend of Josh you had a friend indeed.
Joshua is predeceased by his grandparents Marvin and Claire Short and his uncle Keith Short. He is survived by his wife, Ruth (Diaz) Short; his parents Lee and Carol Short; his grandparents James and Barbara Shadix; his sisters Amy (Ira) Martin and Sarah Short; his daughter Lizette; his nieces Brooklynn and Phoenix Martin and his nephew Diego Moscoso.
A memorial service will be held July 10 at 10AM at Humble First Assembly of God, 1915 FM 1960 Bypass Rd., Humble, TX. Interment is at Houston National Cemetery 10410 Veteran's Memorial Drive, Houston, TX at 1:15pm. July 10, 2020.
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Sean Sauve
July 15, 2020
I remember when we were kids and we would play up in the trees at your house and go horseback riding in the area when we all lived in Mexico. Amy broke her arm and I don't believe we were allowed back up the trees. I remember Sarah and I shared a horse that decided to go bathing in the Lake Chapala. It took adult supervision to get us out. I remember playing video games with you and the Gutierrez'. Those were great times. I have very fond memories of you, your family and the times we spent together. May you be welcome through the pearly gates my childhood friend, my brother in arms. If St. Peter for some reason says let me think about it... We can always get an M1 Abrams and ram through that ole gate. There's no reason you wouldn't be there. You loved god. You cared for your family. You served your country. You were an all around great guy. Many people are and will continue to love and miss you. Be well up in heaven my old friend...
Short John
July 10, 2020
Awesome tribute to Joshua. You did an outstanding job on the tribute, slides and music. We love you guys and whish we could have been there. We grieve with you our brother and sister, but we rejoice knowing Joshua is at HOME IN GLORY!
Stacy & Wendy Flynn
July 10, 2020
May God bless you and your family during this time. Josh was a kind soul.
Red and Suzy and family
July 6, 2020
Josh was a good hearted person. We loved him and will always love him. We enjoyed every moment with him. He will be missed by us. God bless you Ruth and Lizette and god bless his parents. We will always vary you Josh in our hearts
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Fredrick Nicolosi
July 6, 2020
Miss you a lot my brother!! It was an honor to call you my friend!!!!
Sandra Barr
July 6, 2020
Sending our love and sympathy to all the Family and praying your happy memories will always comfort you as you remember your brave Joshua.
Love from Randy and Sandra Barr
Linda Krach
July 6, 2020
Sorry for your loss! Love and hugs
July 5, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lamar and Barbara Shadix
July 4, 2020
In Loving Memory of our oldest grandson! You were a Joy and We have so many memories of you, especially when you lived with us, trips we took, sights we saw! Remembering when you wanted so bad to see a buffalo herd, you started calling the cattle" cowffalo's". Then we saw a large herd of buffalo, you jumped out of the van and ran, and I was was screaming Stop! Love you Josh, Granny and Grandaddy Shadix
Shirley Phares
July 2, 2020
So sorry for your loss. I did not know Josh well but I remember him from Family Life Church. He was a fine young man and Im sure will be sorely missed. I will be praying for the family.
Debbie Davis
July 2, 2020
We will miss you forever, our precious buddy. I see that mischievous twinkle in your eyes even now. Memories of you 3 boys running through Grannys back yard flood my heart. Rest with the Angels, sweet nephew, we will all meet again in that sweet by and by. Love, Aunt Debbie and Uncle Chuck.
Rick Shadix
June 26, 2020
RIP Your reward awaits you.
Bonnie Foster
June 25, 2020
During times like this I can only say be still and hear Gods voice. As you walk in his path know that he is guiding you through the the hard times. I lean on Jermiah 29:11 in my walk, keep it close to your heart.
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