David Wayne Short's Obituary
David Wayne Short passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at the age of 67.
David was born on August 18, 1956 in Cleveland, Ohio to Marjorie Short and the late Wayne H. Short. David was a graduate of Dyke College in Cleveland. He spent his entire working career at Kaiser Permanente before retiring in 2021. David loved taking trips to the beach, spending time with friends and family, and he adored his girls and grandkids.
In addition to his father, David is preceded in death by his wife, Julie Short;
David is survived by his mother, Marjorie Short; brother, Steve (Sheryl) Short; sister, Laura Gazdak; daughters, Megan (Michael) Nelson and Jenifer (Joseph) Burke; his grandchildren, Dominic, Joshua, and Marlie Nelson and Jackson Burke; and many other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in honor of David to the Alzheimer’s Association.
A celebration of life will be held in Cleveland on January 20, 2024. More details to follow.
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