Ralph Dean

Shorter

Ralph Dean Shorter was born in Lakin, KS to Harry Shorter & Betty Pope Shorter, the oldest of five children in the union.  He died at the age of 69 after a month-long illness and complications brought on by COVID.

Ralph was a dedicated Christian with a desire to share God's Love and His Word with others.  Ralph was married to Sally Sharp on June 14, 1975, and she survives.

Additional survivors:

Jeremy Dean Shorter and wife Shirlynn of Springdale, AR Sgt. Sarah Rebecca Shorter, currently stationed in El Paso, TX

Eight brothers: Terry Dean, Larry (Helen) Dean, Gerald (Ellen) Dean, Harold (Vicki) Shorter, Harry (Tina) Shorter, Jr., Michael (Tracy) Dean, & Kaile (Ellen) Dean. Three sisters:  Christie Davis, Kimberly (Harold) Reese, and Vivian (John) Kimbrough.

He was preceded in death by his parents and step-parents, three brothers:  Danny Dean, Billie Dean, and Randall Shorter; and three sisters:  Victoria Bloom, Tina Riley, and Lisa McMurray.

Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 3, 2022, in the Southwest City Full Gospel Church with Reverend Roger Hicks officiating. The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 2, 2022, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the Southwest City Full Gospel Church, of Southwest City, Missouri. Online condolances can be made on our website www.ozarkfuneralhome.com . Cremation Arrangements are under the personal care of Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Missouri.