Bernard Short was a loving husband, a father, a grandfather, a mentor to many, and a mechanic to countless. He built his reputation and his business in Guthrie, Oklahoma and worked on the same city block from 1957 until his passing.
He served his community, not only as a business owner, but also as a guardsman, achieving the rank of staff sergeant E-6, platoon Leader.
He was a man of few words, but people always listened when he spoke. He knew how to work hard, and he knew how to play hard. He lived a full life up to the very end and never took no for an answer. He did it “his way”.
He was a mechanic, a race car driver, a tournament fisherman, a waterskier, an accomplished hunter, a huge clay pigeon enthusiast, and a dedicated outdoorsman. He loved local duck and quail hunting, as well as pheasant hunting, in South Dakota. He raised and trained several upland and waterfowl dogs and was known for having high performing dogs that loved to hunt as much as he did.
He had a passion for the outdoors and taught his children and grandchildren, as well as any of their friends that would tag along how to hunt, fish, waterski, and shoot clays. He would teach a child, or anyone that was interested and would pay attention, any skills that he could pass on. He even taught grade school students how to tie fishing knots, and he participated in tackle giveaways on several occasions, making a big impact on the local youth.
When He wasn’t at the shop, hunting, or fishing, you could find him out on the range breaking clays. He shot every week, weather permitting. Help us remember Bernard Short and continue his legacy. Let’s meet on the range and break some clays!
