Bobby Junior Short

Bobby Junior Short was born on October 29, 1937 in Jay, Oklahoma to parents Clarence H. and Rhoda (Williams) Short.  Bobby passed peacefully in Hermiston, Oregon on Monday, October 7, 2024 at the age of 86.

Bobby is survived by his wife of 33 years, Hazel Adele (Anderson) Short.  He is also survived by his children, Bobby Short of Irvine, Kentucky;  Daniel Short, Gary Short, Steven Short of Afton, Oklahoma; and Stephanie (Short) Webber of Miami, Oklahoma; Sisters Norma (Short) Northrup, Christine (Short) O’Toole and Barbara Short.  Additionally, he is survived by his step-children: Patty (Sink) Echols and David (Sink) Thomas of Irrigon, Oregon;  and Richard Sink of Gottland, Sweden.  Bobby had many nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren who were very important to him. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Clarence (Buster) Short and Jack Short and sisters Lorene (Short) Graham, Shirley (Short) Donald, and daughter Natalie Short. 

Bobby spent his adult years in the construction trade and farming.  He also enjoyed hunting and fishing.  While it wasn’t often that he brought home meat for the table, the camp fire stories became epic tales.  He loved birthday parties and family Christmas celebrations.  He enjoyed giving and receiving gifts.  Christmas stockings were his favorite!  He felt that birthday cake wasn’t complete without ice cream.

A memorial service and “First Birthday in Heaven” party will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 2:00 pm at the Irrigon Columbia View Community Church, 1230 Highway 730, Irrigon, Oregon.  To honor Bobby, and because of his love of Christmas stockings, please bring small gifts to fill Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child Shoe boxes.

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Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon is in care of arrangements.

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