Eva L. Short, age 91, of 10578 S.75 Road; Rapid River, passed away Sunday morning, September 21st, 2008 at Sunny Shores Assisted Living in Gladstone.
Eva was born in Gladstone on February 10th, 1917 the daughter of Arthur and Delia (Bunno) Thiverge, was raised in Gladstone and was a 1934 graduate of the Gladstone High School.
She was employed at the Gladstone State Bank as a book-keeper for a number of years and later met Ned Short of Rapid River. They married February 22nd, 1941 in Gladstone and they subsequently made their married home in Rapid River. Ned was a well known and respected Rapid River businessman and he preceded her in death November 15th, 2005.
Eva was a long-time and active member of St. Charles Borromeo Church of Rapid River. Eva and Ned enjoyed traveling and visited almost all the States of the Union and wintered in Arizona in latter years. Baking, gardening, and doing puzzles were some of her favorite past-times but spending time with her family was her greatest joy. She is remembered by family and friends as always having a beautiful smile and an all around great person.
Eva Short
Anonymous
My sincere condolences to you all on the passing of a kind, gentle and wonderful lady. I have many memories of my years in Rapid River that are intertwined with your family. I remember also my several visits with Ned and Eva in Mesa, and I shall treasure every one of those memories. God Bless You.
Bob Bezzi
Scandinavia, WI