Don Short Obituary
We bid farewell to Don Short of Joplin, Missouri, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on June 21, 2025 at the age of 89. Don touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Don Short to pay them a last tribute.
Though Don may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Don touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Rube Short and Vida Short. He is survived by: his wife Sue; his daughter Donna Sue Simmons (Woody); his granddaughter Jessica Dawn Edwards (Jesse); his son-in-law Glenn Stephens; and his sister Kay Cantrell.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions in honor of Don to Gideons International or other charities of choice.
