Dorothy E. Short Obituary
The family of Dorothy E. Short of Garner, Iowa announces her passing on July 17, 2026. Dorothy, born on October 24, 1925, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Dorothy E. Short or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ralph Ott and Nettie Ott (Howard); her husband Wesley Robbins; her daughter Rosie Bodin; her stepdaughter Cindy Short; and her siblings, Donald, Jack, Margaret and Ralph, Jr..
She is survived by: her children, Doug Robbins (Sonnie) of Sioux City, Sherri Erkel (Jim) of Cedar Rapids and Kandi Kotz (Ed) of Swaledale; and her stepchildren, Ron Short (Christine), Steve Short (Michelle) of Oregon, Mark Short (Carl Ray) of Sebastopol, CA, Bill Short (Lori) of Garner, Jeff Short (Lisa) of Garner, Daniel Short (Sherry) of North Carolina, Chris Short (Bobbie) of Mankato, MN and Joe Short (Pat) of Kansas City, MO. She is also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
