Mae Darlene Shortt

Darlene passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 2, 2005. Darlene was a passionate, fun loving, adventurous women her entire life. Sporting the nickname ?Go Go? summed up her lifestyle. She was born on a farm in Bryant, S.D. in 1919 to John and Anna Rovang along with 3 younger sisters. Darlene walked five miles to school uphill --both ways. ! -- a phenomena in rural small town life along with hard farm work as explained to her offspring. Darlene decided Augustana College in S.D. was too small and moved to Seattle in 1938 attending the School of Nursing at the University of Washington. Darlene married Bill Shortt in 1944, a native New Zealander and R.A.F Officer on a short leave during WWII. Darlene went to New Zealand and lived for five years, starting her first home in a remote family owned country inn. Darlene and Bill then returned to Seattle, and spent a good portion of their lives as Blue Ridge residents where they raised four children and were active community members serving on several non-profit organizations.

Darlene is preceded in death by her husband and her sister, Dona. Darlene is survived by her sisters, Shirley and Lola; children, Marilyn, Gary Peggy, Brian Karen and Nancy Dave; grandchildren; Clint Laurie, Jenni Chris, Garson, Tyler, Kelsey Ryan and Caitlyn and great grandchildren; Gage, Holland and Addison. Darlene will be missed by her family & friends.

A private service for Mae Darlene Shortt will be held August 20, followed by an open house for friends and family. Please contact Washelli 206-362-5200 for details. Remembrances may be sent to Ryther Child Center or Providence Hospice of Seattle. Please sign her on-line guest book at www.washelli.com