William (Bill) Herbert Short
March 30th, 2019
SHORT, William Herbert "Bill"
February 24, 1934 - March 30, 2019
It is with deep sadness that the family of Bill Short announce his peaceful passing on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at the age of 85 years.
Bill was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the eldest of four children. He had a lifelong passion for horses, their breeding and raced them right into 2018. Bill also loved the game of hockey, on and off the ice, always eager to share an interesting story when he played in his younger years. In 2009 he was so proudly inducted into the Manitoba Hockey Hall of fame. Bill’s wife Iva also shares this passion and together for 31 years there was not a season that was missed or talked about in great detail.
Bill will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 31 years Iva; children, Allan, Cindy; step children, Brenda (Rob), Kevin (Fiona), Greg (Corrie), Dawna (Dave); brother, Jim (Jeri); daughters-in-law, Ollie, Irene; many nieces, nephews and wonderful friends.
Bill was the proud Grandpa to seventeen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his children; Billy, Gary and Janice.
A special thank you to all at the NE Calgary Hemodialysis Centre and Unit 48 at the Peter Lougheed Centre for their excellent care and compassion.
A Celebration of Life in memory of Bill will be held at a later date. Details will be posted on www.myalternatives.ca
Messages:
Bill and I have shared many stories over the last 40 plus years. I trained my first Thoroughbred race horse for him, and helped with the quarter horse industry when he was the president. I will miss him every day. RIP my friend. Many condolences to Iva and his entire family.
Cindy, So sorry to hear About your dad, my uncle Bill. I remember the days from many years ago when we used to visit in Winnipeg and Calgary. My sincere condolences, your cousin Chris.
May He rest in Peace
Dear Iva and Family, Our sincere condolences. Bill Short was a great guy.We became real good friends growing up. We played baseball and hockey together, went into the Manitoba Hall of Fame together with the St. Boniface Canadiens. Just a great guy. Regards Ted Foreman.
A true gentleman
Dear Iva and family, We’re sending our love and sincere condolences. You were all so blessed to have had such a fine man in your lives. With fond memories, Sincerely The Ponto family