Patricia A. Short
  • Born on: January 30, 1948
  • Departed on: September 23, 2019
  • Resided in: Van Horne, IN

Patricia A. Short

Patricia A. Short, 71, of Van Horne, IA, passed away Monday, September 23, 2019.

A public graveside will be held at 2:00 pm Monday, September 30, 2019 at the Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Garden of Acacia. A Celebration of Pat’s life will then be held from 3:00-6:00 pm Monday, September 30, 2019 at the Machinists Union Local #831, 222 Prospect Place SW, Cedar Rapids.

Survivors include her children, Teri Long (Dale St. John) of North Liberty, Mark Short (Kim) of Van Horne; grandchildren, Jacob Cady, Jessica Cady, Jennifer (David) Neel, Jamie (JimmyLee) Mason, Kaitlyn Frimml, Kandice (Austin) Kemps, Marissa Short and Makayla Short; 11 great grandchildren and an Aunt Luella Rose of Cedar Rapids.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Patricia Ann Perkins was born January 30, 1948 in, Iowa, the daughter of Elliott and Inetta (Thomas) Perkins. Pat worked as a nurse for many years at Mercy Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Pat enjoyed being with her family especially all of her grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew her.

A memorial fund has been established in her name.

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