Graveside Services will be held at a later date in Ottumwa, Iowa.
Debra Lynn Short, 53, of Glenwood, IA formerly of Ottumwa, IA entered into eternal rest on Oct. 26, 2011 in Waterloo, IA. She was born May 6, 1958 in Ottumwa, IA to Donald Reed & Mary Madolyn (Headley) Short. Debra was born a beautiful, cheerful baby and in the first few years of her life won several “Beautiful Baby Contests” in Ottumwa. Unfortunately she became ill with two childhood diseases resulting with many afflictions for the remainder of her life. She was loved and cared for by her family until they were no longer able. It was a difficult decision, however necessary to move her to the Glenwood Resource Center where they would be able to provide the level of care she needed. Her spirit is now in a better place with those that have gone before her.
Preceding Debra in death was her father, Donald Short; infant brother, Donald Short, Jr. and a sister, Sue Adams. She is survived by her mother, Mary Short of Ottumwa, IA; siblings, Dona (Danny) Clawson of Oskaloosa, IA; Kathy (Terry) Handy of Fremont, IA: Mike (Peggy) Short of Ottumwa, IA; Randy (Karen) Short of Ankeny, IA: Lori (Erin) Montgomery of Ottumwa, IA; Tracy (Ernie) Asher of Lincoln, NE; Jon (Carrie) Short of Oskaloosa, IA; extended relatives, many caregivers and friends.
Visitation:Wednesday, October 26, 2011
6:00 PM
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Service:Monday, October 31, 2011
2:00 PM
111 N. Green St.
Ottumwa, IA52501
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