Grethel Marie Short

Marie lived all across the country with her family before moving to Beaumont in 1948. She was a Sunday School teacher and worked to develop special education programs in Beaumont schools. Marie worked for the U.S. Forest service for over 20 years before retiring. She loved to sew, fish, and spend time outside working in her garden. Marie was a happy person who loved to help people. Her children where her world, and they could always depend on her.

Marie is survived by her daughter Janice Buchanan (Robert); her grandchild Lisa Smith, her grandchild Bruce Buchanan and her grandchild Steven Buchanan. Marie also leaves behind 10 great grandchildren, Brittany, Megan, Dillon, Andrew, Cody, Joshua, Sarah, Jessica, Abigail, and Luke, and 2 great great grandchildren, Baylee and Kelcey, to cherish her memory.

Marie was preceded in death by her husband Harold Short; her father Thomas William O'Brien and her mother Jeannie Phillips O'Brien; her son Conlee Ketterer; and her daughter Burma Ketterer.

A Celebration of Marie's Life will be held Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 4955 Pine Street, Beaumont, Texas 77703, in the Garden or Peace.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.forestlawnmpfh.com for the Short family.