John Short Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John Short (Pekin, Illinois), born in Boss, Missouri, who passed away on August 18, 2019 at the age of 73. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Short to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by : his parents, Thomas Short and Dollie Short (Beers); and his siblings, Viril, Violet, Goldie, Rose, Elmer, Winford and Ester.
He is survived by : his wife Sue Wright; his children, Amy Hensley (Earl) of Pekin, Melissa Damron (Nick) of Brimfield and Todd Short (Kellie) of Pekin; his grandchildren, Ashley, Justin, Johnathan, Erinn, Tristin, Matthew, Morgan, Ethan, Tyler and Travis; his great grandchildren, Sophie and Gianna; and his brothers, Lavern and Jim Short.
Memorial contributions may be given to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Midwest Affiliate, 530 Northeast Glen Oak Avenue, Peoria, Illinois 61637 or Greater Peoria Honor Flight, P.O. Box 5072, Peoria, Illinois 61601-5072.
