David Edsil Short

David Edsil SHORT June 26, 1944 ~ November 7, 2013 Born to Willard E. and Sadie G. Short in Wenatchee, 69 years ago. He was a lifelong resident of Wenatchee and East Wenatchee. David graduated from Eastmont High School in 1963. He was a Vietnam Veteran and longtime member of the Masonic Lodge in Wenatchee. He worked for Burlington Northern Railroad 25 years until he retired. David married Bobbi JoAnn (Batch) Roland in 1969. They lived on the Charles Carter Homestead on Stemilt Creek Road for several years until moving to his home in East Wenatchee. They were married for 36 years until her passing in 2005. David was an avid hunter and fisherman and so loved the outdoors, and between plucking feathers and scraping scales, David also loved elk and deer hunting. He had a personality that the outdoors beckoned for and he never resisted the call. David loved to discuss just about anything with anyone. He also helped with the family cherry orchard with his sister Sylvia for years. David dearly loved his family and friends. He was also an avid yard saler. His kindness and willingness was always given freely to those in need. We all love you David and may God bless you on your further journey. David is survived by his partner Joyce Varnell; sisters Sylvia Gifford (Dale) North Bend, Oregon; Judy Doolittle (Steve) Wenatchee; Janet Gifford (Rick) East Wenatchee; nephews Lance Scheiber, Bremerton, WA; Dane and Brandon Gifford and David Milne of East Wenatchee; nieces Lydia Scheiber and Brigette Milne of Bainbridge Island, WA; Rachelle Wilson (Brent) and Lacy Rae Wilson and Alyssa Van Doren (Aaron) of Wenatchee, Stephanie Gifford and Ashley Clement of East Wenatchee; Uncle Walter B. and Aunt Mae Carter of Carterville, Missouri and adopted son Cory Kruger, East Wenatchee; and his many cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife Bobbi JoAnne Short; parents Willard E. and Sadie Short; grandparents Charles and Cora Carter; grandparents P.G. and Donna Short; nieces Christina Doolittle - Clements and McKenzie Wilson and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation for David will be held at the Telford's Chapel in East Wenatchee from 10:00 AM ~ 5:00 PM Thursday November 14th with a Funeral Service at Telford's beginning at11:00 AM Friday November 15, 2013. Graveside Service will then follow at Wenatchee City Cemetery, Wenatchee. Arrangements are by Telford's Chapel of the Valley, East Wenatchee

David Edsil Short

June 26, 1944 - November 7, 2013