Murray Grafton Shorts
PRICE - Our dad, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, friend, and the rock of our family, Murray Grafton Shorts, returned to our Heavenly Father on April 9, 2020.
Murray was born the fifth of six children on June 19, 1924 in Wellington, Utah to Walter Floyd Shorts and Daisy Amanda (Critchlow) Shorts.
Murray enjoyed singing and had a beautiful tenor voice. As a youngster, he sang many lead parts in school plays. As he got older, he sang at numerous funerals and other services. A few years ago, he started writing down names of families whose funerals he could remember singing at and the last count was over 200. Dad also loved a good joke and had a great sense of humor. The grandkids have fond memories of their grandpa “Chewing Gum Black,” something that has mesmerized family and friends over the years. He was also proud of the fact that he could say the alphabet backwards faster than any of us trying to say the ABC’s.
Murray was a year ahead of mom in school and wanted to ask her on a date but was afraid to ask. He had a friend ask mom if she would go on a date with Murray and we are all glad she said yes. They dated for a couple of years and then dad was drafted into the Army. While on an 11-day furlough, dad married Pauline Marx, June 1, 1945 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Five days after their marriage, dad left for the Philippine Islands to serve in an anti-tank outfit in World War II. They were sealed in the Manti Temple on June 1, 1951.
Growing up on a farm helped shape Murray’s life. His work ethic was a great example to all of us. That ability to work aided him as he and his brother-in-law, Fred Oakden, opened Carbon Sheet Metal in January of 1947. Their business grew and after a few years they built a building and changed their business name to Carbon Plumbing and Heating. Murray was a journeyman plumber and his second trade was in sheet metal works.
Murray and Fred sold their business in 1977. Dad worked as a building inspector for Carbon County and Price City from 1979 until he retired in 1987. Retired is probably a bit misleading. He went from getting a paycheck to a life of “donated labor.” Retirement consisted of mom and dad helping family with house renovations, new construction, mowing our lawns, helping in our yards, painting, remodeling and installing a few family sprinkler systems. Mom and dad were all about lifting and helping family and others.
As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints, Dad served in numerous church callings and served well. He didn’t do anything half-way. How he treated and served others was a great example to family and friends.
Dad had a great love for and enjoyed genealogy. He and David spent many countless hours on the phone, sharing computer screens as they compiled and worked on family records. They made several trips to cemeteries around the state and went on a trip to Pennsylvania to gather more family history.
For almost five years, Murray’s home has been Heirloom Inn in Price. There is nothing that can be said to express our appreciation to Heirloom Inn and the angels that scurry around the halls as they move tirelessly from room to room helping, or maybe it would be better said, “loving” their residents. Heirloom Inn and Symbii Home Health truly are staffed with extraordinary people. We are also grateful for Dr. Gagon and the personal care that he gave our dad.
We offer a special thanks to the Heirloom’s administrator, Kelli, and all of the Heirloom staff for the kindness, consideration and respect they give daily to each of their residents. Our family is so appreciative of Dave and Shauna O’Brien for their vision of providing our community with a facility that could easily be given a “Ten Star” rating.
Our family was also blessed to have a special angel touch our lives in so many ways this past year. How grateful we are for Lois, the latest person claimed to be part of our family. We are so grateful that she shared her smile and love with dad and each of us. Our daily visits were greeted with her bright spirit. She taught us a valuable lesson to “always remember the good.” Dad enjoyed their movie nights and dinner dates. We are all better people because of her cheerful and positive influence in our lives. We definitely will “always remember the good” she shared with dad and our family.
Murray is survived by his children; Kathryn Ann Sherman of Price, James (Jackie) Shorts of Price, Diane (Steve) Oberto of Helper, and David (Doreen) Shorts of Lawrence. He was blessed with 15 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews.
Murray was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline (Marx) Shorts (November 14, 2018); his parents; his brothers, Walter Floyd Shorts Jr., Mark Lavern Shorts and Kenneth C. Shorts; his sisters, Margaret Ethel Pearl Ostberg and Rosalie Murl Hansen; and son-in-law Bruce Sherman.
Due to the world’s current circumstances, the family will hold a private service for their father.
Interment took place Monday, April 13, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. at the Price City Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home where friends are welcome to share memories of Murray online at www.mitchellfuneralhome.net.
PRICE - Our dad, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, friend, and the rock of our family, Murray Grafton Shorts, returned to our Heavenly Father on April 9, 2020.
Murray was born the fifth of six children on June 19, 1924 in Wellington, Utah to Walter Floyd Shorts and Daisy Amanda (Critchlow) Shorts.
Murray enjoyed singing and had a beautiful tenor voice. As a youngster, he sang many lead parts in school plays. As he got older, he sang at numerous funerals and other services. A few years ago, he started writing down names of families whose funerals he could remember singing at and the last count was over 200. Dad also loved a good joke and had a great sense of humor. The grandkids have fond memories of their grandpa “Chewing Gum Black,” something that has mesmerized family and friends over the years. He was also proud of the fact that he could say the alphabet backwards faster than any of us trying to say the ABC’s.
Murray was a year ahead of mom in school and wanted to ask her on a date but was afraid to ask. He had a friend ask mom if she would go on a date with Murray and we are all glad she said yes. They dated for a couple of years and then dad was drafted into the Army. While on an 11-day furlough, dad married Pauline Marx, June 1, 1945 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Five days after their marriage, dad left for the Philippine Islands to serve in an anti-tank outfit in World War II. They were sealed in the Manti Temple on June 1, 1951.
Growing up on a farm helped shape Murray’s life. His work ethic was a great example to all of us. That ability to work aided him as he and his brother-in-law, Fred Oakden, opened Carbon Sheet Metal in January of 1947. Their business grew and after a few years they built a building and changed their business name to Carbon Plumbing and Heating. Murray was a journeyman plumber and his second trade was in sheet metal works.
Murray and Fred sold their business in 1977. Dad worked as a building inspector for Carbon County and Price City from 1979 until he retired in 1987. Retired is probably a bit misleading. He went from getting a paycheck to a life of “donated labor.” Retirement consisted of mom and dad helping family with house renovations, new construction, mowing our lawns, helping in our yards, painting, remodeling and installing a few family sprinkler systems. Mom and dad were all about lifting and helping family and others.
As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints, Dad served in numerous church callings and served well. He didn’t do anything half-way. How he treated and served others was a great example to family and friends.
Dad had a great love for and enjoyed genealogy. He and David spent many countless hours on the phone, sharing computer screens as they compiled and worked on family records. They made several trips to cemeteries around the state and went on a trip to Pennsylvania to gather more family history.
For almost five years, Murray’s home has been Heirloom Inn in Price. There is nothing that can be said to express our appreciation to Heirloom Inn and the angels that scurry around the halls as they move tirelessly from room to room helping, or maybe it would be better said, “loving” their residents. Heirloom Inn and Symbii Home Health truly are staffed with extraordinary people. We are also grateful for Dr. Gagon and the personal care that he gave our dad.
We offer a special thanks to the Heirloom’s administrator, Kelli, and all of the Heirloom staff for the kindness, consideration and respect they give daily to each of their residents. Our family is so appreciative of Dave and Shauna O’Brien for their vision of providing our community with a facility that could easily be given a “Ten Star” rating.
Our family was also blessed to have a special angel touch our lives in so many ways this past year. How grateful we are for Lois, the latest person claimed to be part of our family. We are so grateful that she shared her smile and love with dad and each of us. Our daily visits were greeted with her bright spirit. She taught us a valuable lesson to “always remember the good.” Dad enjoyed their movie nights and dinner dates. We are all better people because of her cheerful and positive influence in our lives. We definitely will “always remember the good” she shared with dad and our family.
Murray is survived by his children; Kathryn Ann Sherman of Price, James (Jackie) Shorts of Price, Diane (Steve) Oberto of Helper, and David (Doreen) Shorts of Lawrence. He was blessed with 15 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews.
Murray was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline (Marx) Shorts (November 14, 2018); his parents; his brothers, Walter Floyd Shorts Jr., Mark Lavern Shorts and Kenneth C. Shorts; his sisters, Margaret Ethel Pearl Ostberg and Rosalie Murl Hansen; and son-in-law Bruce Sherman.
Due to the world’s current circumstances, the family will hold a private service for their father.
Interment took place Monday, April 13, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. at the Price City Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home where friends are welcome to share memories of Murray online at www.mitchellfuneralhome.net.
Murray Grafton Shorts
PRICE - Our dad, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, friend, and the rock of our family, Murray Grafton Shorts, returned to our Heavenly Father on April 9, 2020.
Murray was born the fifth of six children on June 19, 1924 in Wellington, Utah to Walter Floyd Shorts and Daisy Amanda (Critchlow) Shorts.
Murray enjoyed singing and had a beautiful tenor voice. As a youngster, he sang many lead parts in school plays. As he got older, he sang at numerous funerals and other services. A few years ago, he started writing down names of families whose funerals he could remember singing at and the last count was over 200. Dad also loved a good joke and had a great sense of humor. The grandkids have fond memories of their grandpa “Chewing Gum Black,” something that has mesmerized family and friends over the years. He was also proud of the fact that he could say the alphabet backwards faster than any of us trying to say the ABC’s.
Murray was a year ahead of mom in school and wanted to ask her on a date but was afraid to ask. He had a friend ask mom if she would go on a date with Murray and we are all glad she said yes. They dated for a couple of years and then dad was drafted into the Army. While on an 11-day furlough, dad married Pauline Marx, June 1, 1945 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Five days after their marriage, dad left for the Philippine Islands to serve in an anti-tank outfit in World War II. They were sealed in the Manti Temple on June 1, 1951.
Growing up on a farm helped shape Murray’s life. His work ethic was a great example to all of us. That ability to work aided him as he and his brother-in-law, Fred Oakden, opened Carbon Sheet Metal in January of 1947. Their business grew and after a few years they built a building and changed their business name to Carbon Plumbing and Heating. Murray was a journeyman plumber and his second trade was in sheet metal works.
Murray and Fred sold their business in 1977. Dad worked as a building inspector for Carbon County and Price City from 1979 until he retired in 1987. Retired is probably a bit misleading. He went from getting a paycheck to a life of “donated labor.” Retirement consisted of mom and dad helping family with house renovations, new construction, mowing our lawns, helping in our yards, painting, remodeling and installing a few family sprinkler systems. Mom and dad were all about lifting and helping family and others.
As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints, Dad served in numerous church callings and served well. He didn’t do anything half-way. How he treated and served others was a great example to family and friends.
Dad had a great love for and enjoyed genealogy. He and David spent many countless hours on the phone, sharing computer screens as they compiled and worked on family records. They made several trips to cemeteries around the state and went on a trip to Pennsylvania to gather more family history.
For almost five years, Murray’s home has been Heirloom Inn in Price. There is nothing that can be said to express our appreciation to Heirloom Inn and the angels that scurry around the halls as they move tirelessly from room to room helping, or maybe it would be better said, “loving” their residents. Heirloom Inn and Symbii Home Health truly are staffed with extraordinary people. We are also grateful for Dr. Gagon and the personal care that he gave our dad.
We offer a special thanks to the Heirloom’s administrator, Kelli, and all of the Heirloom staff for the kindness, consideration and respect they give daily to each of their residents. Our family is so appreciative of Dave and Shauna O’Brien for their vision of providing our community with a facility that could easily be given a “Ten Star” rating.
Our family was also blessed to have a special angel touch our lives in so many ways this past year. How grateful we are for Lois, the latest person claimed to be part of our family. We are so grateful that she shared her smile and love with dad and each of us. Our daily visits were greeted with her bright spirit. She taught us a valuable lesson to “always remember the good.” Dad enjoyed their movie nights and dinner dates. We are all better people because of her cheerful and positive influence in our lives. We definitely will “always remember the good” she shared with dad and our family.
Murray is survived by his children; Kathryn Ann Sherman of Price, James (Jackie) Shorts of Price, Diane (Steve) Oberto of Helper, and David (Doreen) Shorts of Lawrence. He was blessed with 15 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews.
Murray was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline (Marx) Shorts (November 14, 2018); his parents; his brothers, Walter Floyd Shorts Jr., Mark Lavern Shorts and Kenneth C. Shorts; his sisters, Margaret Ethel Pearl Ostberg and Rosalie Murl Hansen; and son-in-law Bruce Sherman.
Due to the world’s current circumstances, the family will hold a private service for their father.
Interment took place Monday, April 13, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. at the Price City Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home where friends are welcome to share memories of Murray online at www.mitchellfuneralhome.net.
PRICE - Our dad, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, friend, and the rock of our family, Murray Grafton Shorts, returned to our Heavenly Father on April 9, 2020.
Murray was born the fifth of six children on June 19, 1924 in Wellington, Utah to Walter Floyd Shorts and Daisy Amanda (Critchlow) Shorts.
Murray enjoyed singing and had a beautiful tenor voice. As a youngster, he sang many lead parts in school plays. As he got older, he sang at numerous funerals and other services. A few years ago, he started writing down names of families whose funerals he could remember singing at and the last count was over 200. Dad also loved a good joke and had a great sense of humor. The grandkids have fond memories of their grandpa “Chewing Gum Black,” something that has mesmerized family and friends over the years. He was also proud of the fact that he could say the alphabet backwards faster than any of us trying to say the ABC’s.
Murray was a year ahead of mom in school and wanted to ask her on a date but was afraid to ask. He had a friend ask mom if she would go on a date with Murray and we are all glad she said yes. They dated for a couple of years and then dad was drafted into the Army. While on an 11-day furlough, dad married Pauline Marx, June 1, 1945 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Five days after their marriage, dad left for the Philippine Islands to serve in an anti-tank outfit in World War II. They were sealed in the Manti Temple on June 1, 1951.
Growing up on a farm helped shape Murray’s life. His work ethic was a great example to all of us. That ability to work aided him as he and his brother-in-law, Fred Oakden, opened Carbon Sheet Metal in January of 1947. Their business grew and after a few years they built a building and changed their business name to Carbon Plumbing and Heating. Murray was a journeyman plumber and his second trade was in sheet metal works.
Murray and Fred sold their business in 1977. Dad worked as a building inspector for Carbon County and Price City from 1979 until he retired in 1987. Retired is probably a bit misleading. He went from getting a paycheck to a life of “donated labor.” Retirement consisted of mom and dad helping family with house renovations, new construction, mowing our lawns, helping in our yards, painting, remodeling and installing a few family sprinkler systems. Mom and dad were all about lifting and helping family and others.
As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints, Dad served in numerous church callings and served well. He didn’t do anything half-way. How he treated and served others was a great example to family and friends.
Dad had a great love for and enjoyed genealogy. He and David spent many countless hours on the phone, sharing computer screens as they compiled and worked on family records. They made several trips to cemeteries around the state and went on a trip to Pennsylvania to gather more family history.
For almost five years, Murray’s home has been Heirloom Inn in Price. There is nothing that can be said to express our appreciation to Heirloom Inn and the angels that scurry around the halls as they move tirelessly from room to room helping, or maybe it would be better said, “loving” their residents. Heirloom Inn and Symbii Home Health truly are staffed with extraordinary people. We are also grateful for Dr. Gagon and the personal care that he gave our dad.
We offer a special thanks to the Heirloom’s administrator, Kelli, and all of the Heirloom staff for the kindness, consideration and respect they give daily to each of their residents. Our family is so appreciative of Dave and Shauna O’Brien for their vision of providing our community with a facility that could easily be given a “Ten Star” rating.
Our family was also blessed to have a special angel touch our lives in so many ways this past year. How grateful we are for Lois, the latest person claimed to be part of our family. We are so grateful that she shared her smile and love with dad and each of us. Our daily visits were greeted with her bright spirit. She taught us a valuable lesson to “always remember the good.” Dad enjoyed their movie nights and dinner dates. We are all better people because of her cheerful and positive influence in our lives. We definitely will “always remember the good” she shared with dad and our family.
Murray is survived by his children; Kathryn Ann Sherman of Price, James (Jackie) Shorts of Price, Diane (Steve) Oberto of Helper, and David (Doreen) Shorts of Lawrence. He was blessed with 15 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews.
Murray was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline (Marx) Shorts (November 14, 2018); his parents; his brothers, Walter Floyd Shorts Jr., Mark Lavern Shorts and Kenneth C. Shorts; his sisters, Margaret Ethel Pearl Ostberg and Rosalie Murl Hansen; and son-in-law Bruce Sherman.
Due to the world’s current circumstances, the family will hold a private service for their father.
Interment took place Monday, April 13, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. at the Price City Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home where friends are welcome to share memories of Murray online at www.mitchellfuneralhome.net.
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