Obituary of Edwin W. Short D.V.M

Edwin W. Short D.V.M. 89, of Oak Lawn, formerly of Blue Island and Beverly, passed from this life Thursday, October 10, 2019.

Edwin was the beloved husband of the late Dorothy B. nee Bayly. He is the loving father of K.J. (Brian) Schumacher, J.D. (Melissa) Short and Becky (Lloyd) Latshaw. Edwin is the cherished grandfather of Rachel, Hannah, Cara, Matt, Rose, Leah, the late Evan and David and the proud great grandfather of Wyatt, Layla, Jaden, Ellie, Abby and Jackson. He is the dear brother of George (Mary) Short and the late Jim (late Kelma) Short.

Edwin was a United States Marine Corps veteran serving during the Korean War. He was a longtime, faithful member of Morgan Park Baptist Church.

A memorial visitation will be held for Edwin on Saturday, November 16, 2019, from 1:00 pm until the time of memorial service at 4:30 pm. Cremation was private.

A celebration of a life well lived, including food, immediately following the memorial service in the Krueger Funeral Home lounge.