Robert Allen Short

Colonel Robert A. Short, USAR (Ret.) accepted a permanent Change of Station assignment when he was called home on June 11, 2024. He is now commanding a battalion of Angels in Heaven. He will be missed by his wife Maxine H. Short; sons William E. Short (Bobbi) of Lincoln, NE and Michael A. Short of Mountain Home, ID; Stepsons Scott H. Scherbinske (Peggy) of Blackfoot, ID and Gordon Scherbinske (Cherene) of Bend, OR; seven grandchildren James, Paul (Liz), Katelyn, Kimberly (Kaleb), Johnathan, Matthew and Cordell; two great grandchildren Kyler and Kameron; and numerous Nieces and Nephews. He was met in Heaven by his first wife Gloria J. Short of Twin Falls, ID; his parents, Earl and Josephine Short of Frisco, TX; his sister, Marilyn Neal of Texas; and his brother, Bill Short of Texas. 

Bob was born on November 12, 1940 in Chicago, IL and attended St. Phillips High School. He then went on to Weber State College in Ogden, UT and transferred to the University of Notre Dame. GO IRISH! He proudly graduated with the Class of 1964 with a Bachelors in Electrical Engineering, and a Commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army. He left South Bend with a job offer from Dupont Fibers in their Richmond, VA plant and orders to attend Basic and Advanced Officer courses for the Army Signal Corps as a Radio Engineer. His next assignment in the Army was a deployment to Korat, Thailand. While deployed, Dupont held his job until he returned, a year later. He rose to the rank of Colonel (O-6) and last commanded the 300th Support Battalion at Fort Lee, VA with the 80th Division (TNG). He retired after 26 years of faithful and honorable service to His Country and the United States Army Reserves. He was also able to retire early from Dupont at age 58. 

For something completely different in retirement, he moved to Shoshone, ID. He assisted his Father in Law with his Cattle operation and became a cattle rancher. He loved numbers and was always making spreadsheets and charts which occupied a great deal of his time. 

Bob taught his sons Honor, Duty and Service. Because of that they are both Veterans and proud of it! He let his sons forge their own path and experience their own consequences. They grew into men by watching his example. He never hovered but was always there when they needed him. He attended every football and basketball game in High School no matter where it was, home or away and he was always glad to haul all of their friends along. He was a fixture at the top of the bleachers at half court or mid-field. 

The Colonel was a true American hero, a quiet leader, and made an impression on everyone he met. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed. He was quick to help a friend and always did whatever it took to take care of his family. He was a shining example of what it was to be a Husband, Father, Leader and Friend. All who knew him are better for it. Well done good and faithful Servant, enter thou into the Joy of our Lord, God Speed, Colonel. Until we meet again