Rodney Andrew Short, 63, a resident of Colorado Springs for 6+ years, and previously of Riverside, California, passed away on August 26, 2018, at home, surrounded by loved ones. Rod was born on June 21st, 1955, in Santa Monica, CA, to the late Fred Short and Helen Phelan Short. He graduated from the University of California, Riverside in 1984 with a joint degree in Administration and Political Science. One June 1, 1985, Rod married Carla Anderson Wilson in Riverside, CA. He retired from Cal Poly Pomona in 2011, after 25 years of service. At the time of his retirement, Rod held the position of Director of Technology for Student Affairs. Rod enjoyed photography, fishing, bowling, hiking, and gardening.
Survivors include: Carla, his wife of 33 years, sons Michael of Colorado Springs and Maclean of Riverside, CA, daughter Katie with her life partner, Jason, of Littleton, CO, his beloved sister, Deborah Short of Long Beach, CA, sisters-in-law Rhonda and Monique Anderson, of Colorado Springs, son of his heart, Greg McGrath of Riverside, CA, numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
No memorial service is planned. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to your favorite charity in memory of Rodney Andrew Short.
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