Person:Rollins Short (1)

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Rollins Motley SHORT
b.12 Oct 1922 Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
d.22 Nov 2003 Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
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m. 24 Jun 1914
  1. Charlotte Ann Short1918 - 2009
  2. Rollins Motley SHORT1922 - 2003
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m. 8 Jan 1949
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Facts and Events
Name Rollins Motley SHORT
Gender Male
Birth[1] 12 Oct 1922 Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
Marriage 8 Jan 1949 to Eleanor Maxine Vos
Death[1][2] 22 Nov 2003 Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
Burial[1][3] 26 Nov 2003 West Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United StatesResthaven Cemetery
Reference Number 8c4c2

Rollie was a Navy fighter pilot in WW2 (he told me that was in Europe and he saw no action); eventually earned rank of Lt. Commander. Retired insurance sales. 1426 - 17th St. West Des Moines, IA 50265. Pho. (515) 225-2628. I always greatly admired and valued the friendship of Rollins and wife Eleanor. They were also considerable help in developing the facilities for the 1994 family reunion at Des Moines, IA. , which was much appreciated. See Des Moines, IA Register newspaper Tuesday Nov. 25, 2003. He was graduated from Des Moines East High School and attended Iowa State College. Owned and operated the Alexander-Sort Insurance Co. , retiring in 1986. Member of Des Moines Pioneer Club and West Gate Adelphic Masonic Lodge. Survived by wife, children, and sister.

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  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Memorial 148533095, in Find A Grave.

    Rollins M Short
    Birth: 12 Oct 1922
    Death: 22 Nov 2003
    Burial: Resthaven Cemetery; West Des Moines, Iowa, USA

  2. ↑ Rolley died at Des Moines Methodist, age 81. Funeral services Wed. Nov. 26 at Covenant Presbyterian Church where he was a charter member. See his vital file for obituary (which confirms other personal and family data here).
  3. ↑ Military Burial at West Des Moines, IA Resthaven Cemetery, McLaren's Chapel.
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