Robbie, I can't tell you how many times I have thought of our childhood and of course your mom and dad were right there with mine! We all were doing the things we did as kids and of course getting into trouble most of the time!
I loved your Dad so very much! He was a good, kind man and a very good best friend to my Dad for a lifetime! They grew together and knew each other well. 
We will continue to pray for you and family, and miss him always, but know he is with His Lord and in a place where suffering is no longer! 
Love you,
Debbie  and Alan Foliart

Robbie I want to let you know that you and your family are in my prayers. Arden "Chub" was such a special precious man to my whole family. Daddy enjoyed playing music all those times with him at the old Bonanza Church. Momma and I were talking about the shouting that commenced when he arrived on the other side. Aunt Rowena and Uncle Fred leading the pack that was waiting across Jordan. We can only imagine on this side! God Bless and Keep you all dear sweet girl, love Cyndy Short Farmer.

I'm so sorry for your loss. I am praying for peace for you Robbie & the family.. Your Dad was one of a kind.. He will be greatly missed..

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

 Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
 Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
 That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
 God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

 It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

 God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not  be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me. 

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

My thoughts and Prayers are with You Robbie and Family.Your Dad was a Fine man and he will be missed by all that had the privalige to have known him.

OBITUARY

William Arden Short

September 21, 1937 – December 5, 2015

McConnell Funeral Home

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