Short George E. “Buck”, passed away on February 3, 2022.
Beloved husband of the late Dolores Short and Ruth Short; loving father of Fred (Christine) Jamison, Johanna (Fran) Lunger, Josephine (Ralph) Schroeder, Michael (Kris) Short and the late Bruce (Michelle survives) Short; cherished grandfather of 13 and many great-grandchildren; our dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend.
Mr. Short was a PROUD U.S. Navy Veteran serving during the Korean War.
Service: Funeral at Kutis South County Chapel, 5255 Lemay Ferry Road, on Monday, February 14, 10:30 am. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 4:00 to 8:00 pm.
Dad was the most loving, caring father. He always smiled and laughed. He set the standard for what kind of man I need in my life. I will always love him.
Dad was the most loving tender father that any of us kids could’ve ever asked for he will be sadly missed
So sorry to hear about George’s passing. He was a great step dad and fellow Cardinal fan. Condolences to his immediate family.
Mike I am so sorry to hear about your dad passing away. I know how much you loved and cared for him. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss Mike. Sending hugs and prayers to you and your family.
George and Delores were our neighbors for many years, He was always willing to help if you needed anything done. Best brake man I know. Yes he was a baseball fan especially the Cards. When he moved away I really missed those conversations. Mike and Kris and the boys and his whole family my prayers are with you. Rest in peace Hoosier.
He will be missed. A very sweet man who loved our mother dearly. He told funny stories and always had the tv up too loud. Lol
Bless his daughters who were took such good care of mom when she was very sick. Prayers of comfort to all.
Rick and I extend our deepest condolences to George’s family. He will always and forever be “Grandpa” George to us, and he was the most loving husband and companion to “Grandma,” our dear mother, Ruth.
George was easy to love. Always content, always smiling, always patient and kind. He loved his family and STL Cardinals. We once gave him a signed Hall of Fame baseball cap that Ozzie Smith signed and you would have thought it was worth a million bucks. He was a proud fan and a proud father and husband. We will see you soon, George. Love you and most grateful for your love in return.
George Short was kind, gentle, respectful, humble and content. These are the virtues that come to mind over and over as I reflect on who George was to all of us.
He was first of all kind and gentle. I never heard him say an unkind word to or about anyone, most notably my mother, and that meant the world to me. I can’t overestimate the positive impact George had on my mom, and I’m forever grateful for that. Their daily walks with Barney were something she talked a lot about, among many other aspects of their life together that my mom cherished. It’s been said that you might not always remember what a person has said, but you’ll always remember the way they made you feel. George always made us feel welcome, connected and valued. He always talked about his family with a great sense of pride, and he always made us feel like a genuine part of his family.
George’s humility and the simplicity with which he lived his life were always so endearing to me. It’s no exaggeration to say he was a creature of habit, and there was a peace and contentment about him that was contagious. His daily crossword puzzles at the breakfast table and the same martini at 3pm every day spoke volumes to me about the value of being truly content in life. It didn’t matter that we were watching Judge Judy or the other court TV shows, which I wasn’t particularly fond of…just being with George made me want to be a better person, even if only for the time we sat together. Simplicity, humility and contentment – these were just a few of the ways I wanted to be more like him.
We live in Georgia, and for the past several years, our relationship had been limited to a few phone conversations on his birthday, Father’s Day and holidays. But each of those encounters, he never once failed to ask how we were all doing and really, genuinely want to know how we were doing and what we were up to. Hearing his voice was like a soothing balm to us, and we treasured each of our update conversations. Each time, we hung up the phone with the comfort and assurance that we were still connected and still family.
So on behalf of the extended Machold family, we join with you today in honoring and celebrating the long, rich and inspiring life of George Short. May he Rest in Peace in the arms of his Heavenly Father, and we look forward to that sweet day when we will see him again.
Dad
We loved you and always will. We enjoyed visiting you in May and wished we could have stayed longer.
You were the best father I could have asked for..our lives changed so much for the better the day you married Mom.
Rest in peace and we trust we will see you again
Love always
Fred and Chris
George was God sent while my father was in the senior facility for a few months together. I credit him with helping my father recover enough to come home! Because of being his dining table partner 3 times a day, my father looked forward to the meals. He and Barney would stop in every day at my father’s apartment there to visit while on their walk.
What a special joyful man to be around. My husband shared his love of sports so we would invite him over to dinner and watch a baseball or basketball game with him.
I regret not keeping in touch with him after my father passed. Definitely our loss.
Even though we only knew him for a short period of his life, we were touched and blessed to.
God surely has welcomed him home with a loving embrace.
Uncle Buck meant the world to both George and I. We loved when he stayed with us in Arizona. When he married my Aunt Ruth, I was blessed on both sides of our family. George and I enjoyed our hikes with him, Aunt Ruth and Barney on our trips to the Superstition Mtns. The divining key always found an ice cream after the hike. He taught me a lot about mint chocolate ice cream. Why just eat a small portion of the carton when you’re going to eat the whole thing anyway. He had so many funny stories about his childhood years and the early days with my mom. Eating groundhogs come to mind. Mom and Dad, Uncle Buck and Aunt Ruth and George and I all lived in the same resort in AZ. We did a lot together and I will always cherish those times. George and I drive to that resort sometimes just to relive those memories. Rest in peace Uncle Buck and just know how much you were loved. We miss you, but know we will see you again.