Kent Bryan Short (61) passed away unexpectedly in his home in Palacios, Texas on June 21, 2022. He was born on November 29, 1960 in Terre Haute, Indiana, and was the son of Jack Lee Short and Garland June Short (nee Mallory).
Jack and Garland shared their love of the water with their children, and Kent held on to this family tradition his entire life. During his childhood Kent spent time at Dietz Lake jumping off the tower, and as he got older he enjoyed water skiing, deep-sea fishing, and “trying” to learn how to catch catfish with his dad and Tom Trout. Besides Kent’s love for the water he also enjoyed watching his son Jackie play softball; spending time with his sister Debbie, who at Thanksgiving always made sure he was well fed; watching NASCAR; and working on cars. One car that he especially enjoyed working on was his dad’s beloved ’59 El Camino, which we are sure that teenage-Kent took out several times for joy rides without his father’s permission.
Kent was a 1979 graduate of Terre Haute North Vigo High School. Last October Kent was so happy when he was able to return to Terre Haute, reuniting with many of his life-long friends, and reconnecting with friends he had not seen since high school. That was joyous time well spent swapping stories of the good old days and the mischief they got into during those teenage years.
Kent is survived by his beloved sons Jackie Glenn Short and Larry Dale Short; step-daughter Maxilee Rivera; grandchildren Kara Elizabeth Short, Nivia Nicole Montes and Michael Edward Montes; brother Bob Short; sisters Debbie Hendricks (Bob) and Tracy Short-Bullerdick (Tim); nephews Scott Hendricks and Bobby Short (Michelle); and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins.
A famous quote reads, “Family is not always about blood. It’s about who’s willing to hold your hand when you need it the most.” Some of these people in Kent’s life were Joni Trout-Ditto, Connie Trout Wilson (Donnie), Sally Trout Joseph (David), Gordie Manuel and Wayne Manuel. The family would also like to give a special “Thank You” to Sherry Short for all the love and support she has given us during this time.
Our hearts are full knowing that Kent is now reunited with his loving family members that preceded him in death: his daughter Brandy Short-Montes, parents Jack and Garland Short, sister Theresa Lee Short and his significant other Carmen Rivera.
A Celebration of Life is being planned for October 22, 2022, at Izaak Walton Lake, 8172 North County Road 650 West, Brazil, Indiana. More details will follow, and family and friends will be notified.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.settegastkopf.com for the Short family.
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