Loren R "Shorty" Sullivan

BLANTON, CARLSON, COPELAND, FRANCK, FULLER, IVES-MAY, NABHOLZ, SULLIVAN, RATCHFORD, WILSON

Posted By: Cindy (email)
Date: 10/31/2016 at 17:52:39

Loren R "Shorty" Sullivan, 90, passed away on July 2, 2016.

Loren Ray “Shorty” Sullivan was born on June 5, 1926 in Benton County, Iowa the son of Leo and Lelia Nabholz Sullivan. He graduated from Rowley High School and served in the U.S. Army from 1946 – 1947 until his honorable discharge.

Loren “Shorty” Sullivan was united in marriage to Lorna Ives-May in 1953 and farmed in Buchanan County all their married life.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Lorna; ten children: Patricia (Dennis) Franck; Diana Carlson; Michael Sullivan; Carla Sullivan; Karen Copeland; Gail (Brian) Fuller; Thomas Sullivan; Mary Sullivan; Brian Sullivan; Katherine (Rick) Ratchford; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; two brothers: Don Sullivan and Clarence Sullivan.

Preceding him in death were his parents; brothers: Vaughn, Marlin, and Dean; sister Maxine Wilson; and one granddaughter Morgan Blanton.

Private memorial services will be held at a later date. Burial will be in Wilson Cemetery east of Independence. Condolences and memorials may sent to his family at 2739 275th street, Winthrop, IA 50682.

The Fawcett Funeral Home and Cremation services of Winthrop is assisting the family with arrangements. Online at www.fawcettsfuneralhome.com.