Obituaries

SHORT, Peter William

June 24, 1923 - May 4, 2019

The unofficial mayor of Okanagan Centre will be remembered at a service on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Winfield United Church on Woodsdale Road at 11:00 AM. Reception to follow at the Okanagan Centre Museum.

Peter was a husband, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, salesman, skier, sailor, airhorn owner, family and BC historian, WWII Navy veteran, Army and Navy store bargain hunter, back-road explorer, gregarious gardener, irascible, dance party dj, big band music lover, newspaper boy, bus driver, ski instructor, kilt maker, innovator, upholsterer, Christmas decorator, silver collector, photographer, home-movie maker, boy scout leader, swing dancer and made the best turkey stuffing ever!

Peter will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 26 years, Joyce and all of his family and friends in Okanagan Centre and beyond.

Peter was born in Vancouver. He spent his childhood in Vancouver and on Vancouver Island. Following naval service during WWII he returned to Vancouver to complete his Commerce degree at UBC and to marry to his high school sweetheart, Peg (Margaret (Hempseed) Short 1922 - 1991), and to raise his five children; Paul, Ken (Cheryl), Joan Vyner (Al), Pat Junnila and Don in North Vancouver. He had nine grand children - Erin, Kelly, Jess, Samantha, David, Matt, Colin, Duncan and Jane and six great-grandchildren. He was also pleased to become part of Joyce

Condolence Messages

May 14, 2019
From the offspring of four of Mt. Seymour`s pioneers, I and my wife add our condolences to the loss of yet another of the treasured pioneers of Mt. Seymour.

Mt. Seymour, the ski club of the day and the individual characters involved, left an indelible imprint on on our memories and lives in our pre-teen and early teen years. They remain treasured memories for us both.

Rest in peace Pete and thanks for creating memories.

Dawne Bringeland(daughter of Harold and Dotti)

Glen Powell(son of David and Pat) - (35 year instructor Whistler Blackcomb)
May 11, 2019
So sorry to hear Pete has gone, it was fun skiing with him.

Bob Cooper/Mt Seymour
May 10, 2019
So sad to hear of your passing Peter. You have a special place in my heart for all the years you took me under your wing and shared your knowledge, guidance and chats we had so many moons ago. You will not be forgotten. My sincerest sympathy goes to you all - Joyce, Paul, Ken, Joan, Pat and Don. Hold dear the memories close to your heart. Thanksgiving Tookey Moot will never be the same. Love to you all. Kim Gane and family.
May 10, 2019
With fond memories and shared experiences at Mt. Seymour we send our deepest condolences to the Short family. The Sieber family, Barb,Helmer,Heike and Dirk.
May 10, 2019
Peter didn't take no for an answer. He heard that I was going to retire, and didn't wait. "Now that you're 'retarded'," he announced, "you'd better come onto the Museum Board." It was a good introduction to the Okanagan Centre community, and its history. I never regretted getting pressured into that job.

Jim Taylor
May 10, 2019
As one of Pete's grandsons, I am touched by all the fond memories and genuine condolences being expressed. His passion for skiing and the mountains continues to inspire me. He will be missed.

Sincerely,

David
May 10, 2019
On behalf of Mt. Seymour and the Mt. Seymour History Project, there are many great memories of Pete Short, he has his place with lots of photos in the MSHP, plus the kids of the day love to race down "Pete's Run". All the best to family and friends.
May 09, 2019
Joyce and family,

Faye Cottam has advised of your loss of Peter. Our sympathy is with you.

Melba & Doug Morrey
May 08, 2019
Joyce, what a great picture of Peter. His kindness shows clearly through his eyes, as does his mischievous sense of humor. I'm so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and the rest of the family.

Love and hugs, from Gay and Glen Erickson
May 08, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Domenic and Lina Rampone
May 08, 2019
Our deepest condolences Joyce.

Peter was certainly an OK Centre icon. I remember many evenings Peter would stroll by while I was out gardening. He always stopped to chat and that man seemed to know something about everything ! And boy! what a quirky sense of humour! Everyone knew, if you said you saw something "down by the mayor's house" exactly where that was.

Lake Country has lost a true gentleman. He's probably up there having a good talk with Ann Land.

Sandy & Tim
May 08, 2019
Our thoughts are with you all. I so remember great times with Peter. He will be missed .

Terry and Heather Houston
May 08, 2019
Our thoughts are with the family at this time. He was a great neighbour and will be greatly missed.

Bev & Bill
May 08, 2019
My deepest condolences to Joyce and the family. I will remember Peter.

Sincerely, Shannon Jorgenson