Myron Lynn Short, age 78 of Salem passed away on November 5, 2026 at Meadow View Health and Rehab. 

Myron was born June 1, 1948 the son of George Grover Short and Pauline Elizabeth Ray Short. He graduated from Salem High School in 1966. In 1972 he earned a Bachelor of science in business degree from Indiana University South East. 

In 1967 he married Carolyn Hampton Short, they were married for 59 years. They had one daughter, Kelly Jo of Jeffersonville. His wife and daughter survive. He is also survived by a brother, James Short of Frankfort, Kentucky. Myron is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Gene Short.

He loved sports, especially IU Football. He was a loyal and enthusiastic season ticket holder for over 40 years. In the beginning he attended with his friends in their school bus. Later he attended with his daughter. Myron had many interests. He was a gun collector and enjoyed going to gun shows and was also a coin collector. 

He spent most of his career in the construction industry, working for Winslow Construction, Rogers Group and finally at CLS Industries, where he retired. 

The family would like to thank the staff of Meadow View Health and Rehab for their excellent and loving care of Myron.

Services will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 2:00P.M at Weathers Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10:00A.M until the time of service. Services will be officiated by Dr. Jerry Smart. Burial will take place immediately following the services at Crown Hill Cemetery.