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RONALD SHORB Obituary
RONALD CROWN SHORB (Age 65)
On December 28, 2014, at his home in Bethesda, MD. He is survived by his son, Devin Shorb, brother Norman (Skip) Shorb and sister-in-law Katrine, and nephews Brett, Kirk, Erik, and Todd Shorb. Ron was born in Washington, DC, attended Northwood High School in Silver Spring, MD, and graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in Aerospace Engineering. In 1972, he entered the family business, American Plant, an independent retail garden center in Bethesda, MD. He retired in 2007, having devoted more than four decades to the work he loved and as a major contributor to the success of the company.Besides gardening, Ron's interests were birdwatching, photography, the Civil War, and space exploration.Services to be held on Friday, January 9, 1 p.m. at the Audubon Naturalist Society at Woodend, 8940 Jones Mill Rd., Chevy Chase, MD 20815. As an Eagle Scout, Ron's wishes were that donations be made to the National Capital Area Council of Boy Scouts of America, 9190 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20814.
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Janet Fenton
January 9, 2015
So very sorry to hear of his passing. We will surely miss him on the street.
McCarthy
January 9, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. May the Most High God comfort you as you mourn the loss of your loved one. (Psalm 83:18)
January 9, 2015
Please accept our sincere condolences and prayers. The entire Shorb family will be in our hearts during this difficult times. Diane, Andrew, and the Popper family.
Judy Simmons Gnagey
January 7, 2015
This one is for you Ron
Judy Simmons Gnagey
January 7, 2015
My sincerely sympathy to all of Ron's family and friends. I am shocked to hear this sad news. I will always remember him fondly.
Phil and Emi
January 7, 2015
Ron was a wonderful neighbor, and a great resource to everyone who had questions about anything related to plants or animals. His love of nature was a true inspiration, and he will be missed.
Jane Wilson Butler
January 7, 2015
Ron was a great friend while he was at Northwood and I'm sorry to hear of his passing.
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