It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Virgil L. Short of Ames, Iowa, born in Des Moines, Iowa, who passed away on April 20, 2022, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Virgil L. Short or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Kenneth Short and Velma Huitt; and his siblings, Mary and Doyce. He is survived by : his wife Mona Kay of Ames; his daughters, Deanna Hesson (Rusty) of Ames and Lona Graham (Steve) of Story City; his grandchildren, Melissa Nelson (Adam), Heather Bauerkemper, Scott Short (Sarah), Ryan Rowe (Liz), Bryce Rowe (Terrie) and Elizabeth Pearson (Levi); his brother Ronald Short of Perry; and his sisters-in-law, Carolyn Sealine (Nyle) of Chariton, Judy Bennick (Duane) of Ames and Joan Bothwell (Mark) of Ankeny. He is also survived by eleven great-grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Adams Funeral Home