Steven Short

August 26, 1960 - April 5, 2021

Steven Michael Short, 60, Topeka, Kansas, passed away Monday, April 5, 2021, after an eight- month battle with cancer. Steve was born August 26, 1960, in Topeka, to Mary Ann Schultz Short and Richard Short. He attended Holy Name Grade School and graduated from Hayden High School in 1978. On May 4, 1984, Steve and Janice Wessel were united in marriage enjoying over 36 years together. Steve was a lineman for 40 years retiring from Evergy in 2021. He was an active member of IBEW Local 304, attending meetings, holding offices and volunteering. He was a dedicated volunteer: for the Boy Scouts, including many projects at Camp Jayhawk, for the Hayden PACE Auction, for Most Pure Heart of Mary Church and assisted with the charitable works of Evergy. Steve also worked with the electrical engineering department at K-State to erect a wind turbine in Manhattan in memory of his son, Lucas Christopher Short, who died in 2008. Grateful to have shared Steve’s life are his wife, Janice, of the home; daughter, Melissa Enright (Rich), Prairie Village; a grandson on the way; his father, Richard Short (Sally); siblings, Kevin Short (Sandy), Lori “Guss” Short, of Topeka; Lisa Zeller (Dan) and sister-in-law, Jacque Henne (Lowell) of Paxico; step-brother, Rick Vorhies (Lori), Olathe; as well as many nieces and nephews. Steve was also preceded in death by his brother, Jeff Short and his mother, Mary Ann Short. The rosary will be prayed at 5 p.m. Thursday at Most Pure Heart of Mary Church, with visitation until 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at the Church. Inurnment will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Steve’s Mass will be live streamed on the funeral home Facebook page. Memorial contributions are suggested to Topeka Rescue Mission, Most Pure Heart of Mary Church or Midland Care Hospice, and sent in care of Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614. Condolences may be sent online to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com.