After bravely battling Parkinson's disease for eight years, Alvie Bernard Short, age 82, was freed from the bondage of his body and is now dancing and singing with great joy in Heaven. He passed away in his sleep in the first hour of October 19, 2016, surrounded by family. He fought hard and finished well, a champion.
Alvie was born August 19, 1934 to Martha Evelyn McGlothlin and Newell Jefferson Short in Short Gap, Virginia. He was the 10th of 11 siblings and was the last surviving sibling.
As a teenager Alvie started working in the coal mines. His brother Ellis brought Alvie out of the mines of Virginia to Washington D.C., providing him with a place to stay while working in his garage, learning the trade of automotive mechanic. When Alvie turned 18, he joined the U.S. Air Force and became an aircraft mechanic. After a few years in that career, Alvie began taking night classes and changed his career field to nuclear arms technician, where he advanced to the rank of Master Sergeant.
Alvie married Janet Dora Stone in 1954, and spent the next 20 years living with her and their four children in places such as Japan, Germany, and many of the states within the United States. In 1974, with 22 years of service, Alvie retired from the U.S Air Force while stationed at Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida.
After retiring, Alvie began investing in real estate by buying, remodeling and then reselling homes in Florida. His interest in homes and construction lead him to obtain a real estate license and then learn the trade of construction while attending Tom P Haney Technical College in Panama City, Florida.
After the summer of 1979, Alvie and Janet moved from Panama City, Florida, to Coeur d' Alene, Idaho, in order to be closer to his sons. While living in Idaho, Alvie continued to dabble in real estate, while also designing and then building a home with his sons. After Alvie and Janet Short divorced in 1982, Alvie attended college at North Idaho College where he worked toward an associate's degree.
In 1984 Alvie met and married Alice Pauline (Polly) Miller. Polly had been a widow for two years when they met in the family-owned Miller's Farm and Garden Store. They fell for each other while building rabbit cages together. Although the siblings on both sides of the family were adults at this point, it was very important to Alvie to bring the two families together as one, loving each one as his own. After selling the farm, Alvie and Polly then moved to Post Falls, Idaho where they spent a number of years taking care of Polly's mother, Mary Ballard, and Polly's former in-laws, Gracie and Roy Miller. By 1999 Alvie and Polly moved to DuPont, Washington, in order to live closer to one of his sons and his family.
Alvie liked to stay physically fit. It wasn't uncommon for him and Polly to walk five or more miles most every day. When going to visit, one would certainly expect to be going on a walk with him and Polly. He shared much wisdom and knowledge while going along the many trails and paths. He also liked gardening and bicycling. To keep his mind sharp, he enjoyed working math (algebra) problems and jumble word puzzles. He and Polly were also involved in the Fort Lewis Main Chapel. Mostly he loved being surrounded by family and deeply loving each and every one as only a father can. He was loved and will be truly missed.
He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Alice Pauline (Polly) Short; sons and daughters-in-law Chuck and Debbie Short, Bernie and Paula Short, David and Sharon Short, Walter and Nancy Miller; daughters and sons-in-law Debbie and Paul Reese, Joyce and James Miller, and Laurel and Joseph Norman; 17 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
The family wishes to thank Carl Baker, Tammy and Brian Bruya, and the staff at River Rock Adult Family Home for their loving and compassionate care in Alvie's final months. We also wish to thank Mike Woodhouse and the staff at New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home for their compassionate guidance and counseling through this process.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Northwest Parkinson's Foundation, www.nwpf.org.
A private memorial service will be held at the Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Oregon at a future date.
Source: New Tacoma Cemeteries, Funeral Home and Crematory
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Alvie was born August 19, 1934 to Martha Evelyn McGlothlin and Newell Jefferson Short in Short Gap, Virginia. He was the 10th of 11 siblings and was the last surviving sibling.
As a teenager Alvie started working in the coal mines. His brother Ellis brought Alvie out of the mines of Virginia to Washington D.C., providing him with a place to stay while working in his garage, learning the trade of automotive mechanic. When Alvie turned 18, he joined the U.S. Air Force and became an aircraft mechanic. After a few years in that career, Alvie began taking night classes and changed his career field to nuclear arms technician, where he advanced to the rank of Master Sergeant.
Alvie married Janet Dora Stone in 1954, and spent the next 20 years living with her and their four children in places such as Japan, Germany, and many of the states within the United States. In 1974, with 22 years of service, Alvie retired from the U.S Air Force while stationed at Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida.
After retiring, Alvie began investing in real estate by buying, remodeling and then reselling homes in Florida. His interest in homes and construction lead him to obtain a real estate license and then learn the trade of construction while attending Tom P Haney Technical College in Panama City, Florida.
After the summer of 1979, Alvie and Janet moved from Panama City, Florida, to Coeur d' Alene, Idaho, in order to be closer to his sons. While living in Idaho, Alvie continued to dabble in real estate, while also designing and then building a home with his sons. After Alvie and Janet Short divorced in 1982, Alvie attended college at North Idaho College where he worked toward an associate's degree.
In 1984 Alvie met and married Alice Pauline (Polly) Miller. Polly had been a widow for two years when they met in the family-owned Miller's Farm and Garden Store. They fell for each other while building rabbit cages together. Although the siblings on both sides of the family were adults at this point, it was very important to Alvie to bring the two families together as one, loving each one as his own. After selling the farm, Alvie and Polly then moved to Post Falls, Idaho where they spent a number of years taking care of Polly's mother, Mary Ballard, and Polly's former in-laws, Gracie and Roy Miller. By 1999 Alvie and Polly moved to DuPont, Washington, in order to live closer to one of his sons and his family.
Alvie liked to stay physically fit. It wasn't uncommon for him and Polly to walk five or more miles most every day. When going to visit, one would certainly expect to be going on a walk with him and Polly. He shared much wisdom and knowledge while going along the many trails and paths. He also liked gardening and bicycling. To keep his mind sharp, he enjoyed working math (algebra) problems and jumble word puzzles. He and Polly were also involved in the Fort Lewis Main Chapel. Mostly he loved being surrounded by family and deeply loving each and every one as only a father can. He was loved and will be truly missed.
He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Alice Pauline (Polly) Short; sons and daughters-in-law Chuck and Debbie Short, Bernie and Paula Short, David and Sharon Short, Walter and Nancy Miller; daughters and sons-in-law Debbie and Paul Reese, Joyce and James Miller, and Laurel and Joseph Norman; 17 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
The family wishes to thank Carl Baker, Tammy and Brian Bruya, and the staff at River Rock Adult Family Home for their loving and compassionate care in Alvie's final months. We also wish to thank Mike Woodhouse and the staff at New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home for their compassionate guidance and counseling through this process.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Northwest Parkinson's Foundation, www.nwpf.org.
A private memorial service will be held at the Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Oregon at a future date.
Source: New Tacoma Cemeteries, Funeral Home and Crematory
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After bravely battling Parkinson's disease for eight years, Alvie Bernard Short, age 82, was freed from the bondage of his body and is now dancing and singing with great joy in Heaven. He passed away in his sleep in the first hour of October 19, 2016, surrounded by family. He fought hard and finished well, a champion.
Alvie was born August 19, 1934 to Martha Evelyn McGlothlin and Newell Jefferson Short in Short Gap, Virginia. He was the 10th of 11 siblings and was the last surviving sibling.
As a teenager Alvie started working in the coal mines. His brother Ellis brought Alvie out of the mines of Virginia to Washington D.C., providing him with a place to stay while working in his garage, learning the trade of automotive mechanic. When Alvie turned 18, he joined the U.S. Air Force and became an aircraft mechanic. After a few years in that career, Alvie began taking night classes and changed his career field to nuclear arms technician, where he advanced to the rank of Master Sergeant.
Alvie married Janet Dora Stone in 1954, and spent the next 20 years living with her and their four children in places such as Japan, Germany, and many of the states within the United States. In 1974, with 22 years of service, Alvie retired from the U.S Air Force while stationed at Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida.
After retiring, Alvie began investing in real estate by buying, remodeling and then reselling homes in Florida. His interest in homes and construction lead him to obtain a real estate license and then learn the trade of construction while attending Tom P Haney Technical College in Panama City, Florida.
After the summer of 1979, Alvie and Janet moved from Panama City, Florida, to Coeur d' Alene, Idaho, in order to be closer to his sons. While living in Idaho, Alvie continued to dabble in real estate, while also designing and then building a home with his sons. After Alvie and Janet Short divorced in 1982, Alvie attended college at North Idaho College where he worked toward an associate's degree.
In 1984 Alvie met and married Alice Pauline (Polly) Miller. Polly had been a widow for two years when they met in the family-owned Miller's Farm and Garden Store. They fell for each other while building rabbit cages together. Although the siblings on both sides of the family were adults at this point, it was very important to Alvie to bring the two families together as one, loving each one as his own. After selling the farm, Alvie and Polly then moved to Post Falls, Idaho where they spent a number of years taking care of Polly's mother, Mary Ballard, and Polly's former in-laws, Gracie and Roy Miller. By 1999 Alvie and Polly moved to DuPont, Washington, in order to live closer to one of his sons and his family.
Alvie liked to stay physically fit. It wasn't uncommon for him and Polly to walk five or more miles most every day. When going to visit, one would certainly expect to be going on a walk with him and Polly. He shared much wisdom and knowledge while going along the many trails and paths. He also liked gardening and bicycling. To keep his mind sharp, he enjoyed working math (algebra) problems and jumble word puzzles. He and Polly were also involved in the Fort Lewis Main Chapel. Mostly he loved being surrounded by family and deeply loving each and every one as only a father can. He was loved and will be truly missed.
He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Alice Pauline (Polly) Short; sons and daughters-in-law Chuck and Debbie Short, Bernie and Paula Short, David and Sharon Short, Walter and Nancy Miller; daughters and sons-in-law Debbie and Paul Reese, Joyce and James Miller, and Laurel and Joseph Norman; 17 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
The family wishes to thank Carl Baker, Tammy and Brian Bruya, and the staff at River Rock Adult Family Home for their loving and compassionate care in Alvie's final months. We also wish to thank Mike Woodhouse and the staff at New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home for their compassionate guidance and counseling through this process.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Northwest Parkinson's Foundation, www.nwpf.org.
A private memorial service will be held at the Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Oregon at a future date.
Source: New Tacoma Cemeteries, Funeral Home and Crematory
newtacoma.com
Alvie was born August 19, 1934 to Martha Evelyn McGlothlin and Newell Jefferson Short in Short Gap, Virginia. He was the 10th of 11 siblings and was the last surviving sibling.
As a teenager Alvie started working in the coal mines. His brother Ellis brought Alvie out of the mines of Virginia to Washington D.C., providing him with a place to stay while working in his garage, learning the trade of automotive mechanic. When Alvie turned 18, he joined the U.S. Air Force and became an aircraft mechanic. After a few years in that career, Alvie began taking night classes and changed his career field to nuclear arms technician, where he advanced to the rank of Master Sergeant.
Alvie married Janet Dora Stone in 1954, and spent the next 20 years living with her and their four children in places such as Japan, Germany, and many of the states within the United States. In 1974, with 22 years of service, Alvie retired from the U.S Air Force while stationed at Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida.
After retiring, Alvie began investing in real estate by buying, remodeling and then reselling homes in Florida. His interest in homes and construction lead him to obtain a real estate license and then learn the trade of construction while attending Tom P Haney Technical College in Panama City, Florida.
After the summer of 1979, Alvie and Janet moved from Panama City, Florida, to Coeur d' Alene, Idaho, in order to be closer to his sons. While living in Idaho, Alvie continued to dabble in real estate, while also designing and then building a home with his sons. After Alvie and Janet Short divorced in 1982, Alvie attended college at North Idaho College where he worked toward an associate's degree.
In 1984 Alvie met and married Alice Pauline (Polly) Miller. Polly had been a widow for two years when they met in the family-owned Miller's Farm and Garden Store. They fell for each other while building rabbit cages together. Although the siblings on both sides of the family were adults at this point, it was very important to Alvie to bring the two families together as one, loving each one as his own. After selling the farm, Alvie and Polly then moved to Post Falls, Idaho where they spent a number of years taking care of Polly's mother, Mary Ballard, and Polly's former in-laws, Gracie and Roy Miller. By 1999 Alvie and Polly moved to DuPont, Washington, in order to live closer to one of his sons and his family.
Alvie liked to stay physically fit. It wasn't uncommon for him and Polly to walk five or more miles most every day. When going to visit, one would certainly expect to be going on a walk with him and Polly. He shared much wisdom and knowledge while going along the many trails and paths. He also liked gardening and bicycling. To keep his mind sharp, he enjoyed working math (algebra) problems and jumble word puzzles. He and Polly were also involved in the Fort Lewis Main Chapel. Mostly he loved being surrounded by family and deeply loving each and every one as only a father can. He was loved and will be truly missed.
He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Alice Pauline (Polly) Short; sons and daughters-in-law Chuck and Debbie Short, Bernie and Paula Short, David and Sharon Short, Walter and Nancy Miller; daughters and sons-in-law Debbie and Paul Reese, Joyce and James Miller, and Laurel and Joseph Norman; 17 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
The family wishes to thank Carl Baker, Tammy and Brian Bruya, and the staff at River Rock Adult Family Home for their loving and compassionate care in Alvie's final months. We also wish to thank Mike Woodhouse and the staff at New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home for their compassionate guidance and counseling through this process.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Northwest Parkinson's Foundation, www.nwpf.org.
A private memorial service will be held at the Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Oregon at a future date.
Source: New Tacoma Cemeteries, Funeral Home and Crematory
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