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Tim Shortt

1962 - 2018

Tim Shortt obituary, 1962-2018, Sausalito, CA

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1962

DIED

2018

Tim Shortt Obituary

Tim G. Shortt

May 17, 1962 - August 31, 2018

Our dear friend Tim Shortt passed away suddenly from complications of pneumonia. While in the hospital, he never lost his sense of humor sending countless emails to friends & family. He was a gifted & clever writer with a wicked sense of humor.

Tim was born on May 17, 1962 in Detroit, MI to Fred & Kathleen Shortt. He was one of seven boys & one sister. After graduating from De La Salle College Prep and Northwood University in Midland, MI, he started his long and successful career in financial services. He was most recently with Wells Fargo Bank as California Regional Director, Institutional Sales. He was elected President of the Western Pacific & Benefits Council, San Francisco Chapter.

Tim was a Sausalito resident for more than 25 years. As an active member of community, he was instrumental in organizing the bocce league & team in 2005. As well as being the Captain, he was a key player and won many games. He was a prominent member of the Sausalito Yacht Club having been elected to the Nominating Committee and as Entertainment Chair where he started activities that continue today including the annual Sinatra & Cigar dinner. Tim was a Sinatra aficionado singing along with every song and could quote every line from Sinatra's movies. As a devoted fan, he had an extensive collection of Sinatra memorabilia which he delighted in sharing with his friends. He was a modest and sophisticated man with style who loved wearing different glasses to match his colorful & extensive collection of Paul & Shark shirts. He was an avid reader devouring key newspapers every day and books, but only non-fiction.

Tim was beloved by his numerous friends for his boundless energy & generosity. Not only did he take the time to speak with people, he was a great listener.

He was preceded in death by his parents & sister. He is survived by six brothers, seven nephews, three nieces and his beloved Rolling Thunder bocce team. He will be missed. We love you Timmy. RIP

A Celebration of Life will be held on October 7 from 2-6 PM at Dunphy Park in Sausalito. Friends are welcome to join us for a potluck while we play bocce and listen to Sinatra music.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Sep. 19 to Sep. 23, 2018.

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S Lz

September 19, 2019

Good friend and honest.

Alisa Anderson

September 26, 2018

The wit, sarcasm and love of Sinatra were evident when Tim was a much younger man. Many a weekend was spent at Tim's parents house in Detroit playing hand after hand of euchre. Tim even provided door prizes for the winners - ice scrapers from Comerica Bank. Time has passed too quickly but the loving memories of laughter, jokes, and Sinatra will live on forever. Tim was the first to call me Weezie - a lovely nickname to this day!

Richard Vollmer

September 26, 2018

Though on opposite coasts Tim was a valued business partner who shared wisdom and sought advice. We traded bocce experiences. He sent me a picture of Sinatra he had in his office and I took a picture of the Sinatra plaque that hangs in Sinatra's hometown, Hoboken NJ. RIP Tim. Thoughts and prayers to all suffering his loss.

Karyn (Thomas) Anderson

September 25, 2018

Tim and I were very good friends in high school and early college. We lost touch after that. Thank you for the obituary. It made me smile to see that the Tim of the 1980's was very present in the Tim of the new millennium. Tim was fun, witty, well-dressed, and a great friend. May he live in our hearts and Rest In Peace.

September 25, 2018

As someone who grew up across the alley from Tim, I always knew him to be a great guy who was far more decent than his sardonic wit let on. The in-jokes and escapades will live on in Tim Shortt lore!
--Mark Pattison

Dale

September 24, 2018

For your loss.May God provide tender comfort through his word the Bible during this most difficult time. 2 Cor.3-4,

It's the little things, the small, everyday occurrences that you'll remember. The laughs, the stories, the smiles. And even though it seems like you c

Jim Giambrone

September 23, 2018

September 20, 2018

Very sorry for your loss may the memories of the wonderful times you shared comfort you today and in the days ahead.
1 Thessalonians 4:14

September 20, 2018

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