of Greenbrier, AR
December 4, 1952 - February 26, 2026
Ted was born December 4, 1952, in Moline, Illinois. He was a graduate of Moline High School class of 1971 and loved to play football. Even played some ball while in the Navy. His favorite team was the Chicago Bears. He coached high school football and baseball, plus little league, known as Coach Short. Ted loved to cook, best chili around. He also liked partaking of his creations! And was not one to turn down a good poker game.
His email address calls him the Mocha King for a reason. Ted liked his coffee! One of his first business ventures was a coffee shop and then he went into a janitorial service. In fact, Ted was successful at most all things he attempted. Building a deck, creating a spa-like setting, a jack of all trades - nothing stopped him.
So, above all else what was valuable to Ted? Nothing more than his family. He basically raised two families and was still in that process when he passed. He and Sharon would have celebrated their 50th anniversary April 3rd. You didn't get in a conversation with Ted without hearing about one of the kids!
Ted is on his final journey, but while he was here, he and Sharon loved to travel. The trips usually ended up with visiting relatives, but they always enjoyed the trip to get there. If you ever needed help, he was there!
Ted joined the US Navy while the Vietnam War was active. He enjoyed being a sailor aboard the USS Midway CVA-41. He loved serving his country and time with his shipmates. One of the great joys he had was reuniting his shipmates 40 years later in San Diego where their ship is now a naval museum.
Ted is preceded in death by Bill & Sara Short (Parents) and Pam Pike (sister). He is survived by his wife Sharon Short, Brother: Gary; Sons: Derek Short (April), Todd (Jessi), Adam; Daughter: Sara. Grandchildren: Alexis, Kaleigh, and Kaelyn. Many nephews, nieces, and extended families with many friends! He will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all of his family, friends and neighbors. In lieu of flowers the family would like donations made to St Jude Children's Research Hospital or Tower to Tunnels.
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Gary Donohue
Monday, March 9, 2026
Ted was a great Facebook Pal. He always remembered birthdays and the little things to comment about. Will miss him at the reunion this September.
Terry and Nicola Short
Monday, March 9, 2026
Cousin Ted will be missed for sure. He always had a smile for everyone.
❤️thinking of Sharon, Adam and Sara❤️
Kaleigh Short
Friday, March 6, 2026
feel lucky to have had you as my grandpa, the memories we made together will always stay with me. thankfull for all the good times
we all love and miss you🩷🕊
Grace Carver
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Seems he always had a smile. He was so valiant in his fight against cancer. Ted was an inspiration to many.
Lawrence C Visner
Thursday, March 5, 2026
So long Buddy...You Done Good...You will be missed...
George Leibengood (Bub)
Thursday, March 5, 2026
We are praying for all of Ted’s family. We will sorely miss him. I met him right after he got out of the Navy. We have been close friends for just over 50 years. He had a love for life and people like no other person I have ever met. I really enjoyed all our hunting and fishing trips with him and his Dad and Uncle. I pray our Lord welcomed him with open arms as he was the best person I have ever known. So long buddy and RIP. You have earned it.
Mary Jane Fulmer
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Adam and Sara, I am praying for you and remembering how your Father always saw to your every need at Greenbrier High School. He was always supportive of your school career and interested in all the things you were involved in. You two are a example of his care and love!
Mike Wieties
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Rest in peace shipmate, fair winds and following seas !
Leonard W Dolezal
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
We love all you and will miss our friend and Shipmate. Gods Speed.
Jeff Barber
Monday, March 2, 2026
Always enjoyed when Ted would come into town. A beer, cheese burger and talk old times. RIP Ted. You will be missed.