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George Samuel Shortle passed away suddenly in his home near Chillili October 19, 2004. George was born June 4, 1949 in Baltimore, Maryland to Parrie Ann Van Hyning Shortle and Albuquerque native Dr. James Samuel Shortle. His family returned to Albuquerque in 1950. George attended Albuquerque Public Schools, graduating from Valley High in 1968. He attended New Mexico State University, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Agronomy in 1972. George was a man of many talents, many interests, with a powerful work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit. From his earliest years he always had a job, and always won the friendship and respect of his co-workers for his expert skills, responsibility, generosity, and sociability. He owned and operated a farm in Tucumcari, owned a custom farming business, served as the manager of a large institutional farm, sold insurance, and worked as a welder, as a heavy equipment operator, and as a foreman on construction crews in New Mexico, Colorado, Okalahoma, and Texas. He was working currently working for A.S. Horner company. He took great pride in his resume. He was a mechanic who could fix anything, a carpenter, plumber, electrician, equipment operator, manager, and knowledgeable investor. George loved dogs, was an expert horseman, and enjoyed hunting. He loved Southwestern art. He loved all kinds of music, was a wonderful singer, a member of the Albuquerque Boy's Choir in his youth, and played the guitar and violin. He loved to cook, and was a master of the barbeque. Family and friends always looked forward to his meals. George loved people, and had great charm and conversation. To be with George was to have a wonderful time. His generosity was boundless. To know George was to have a friend who would do anything within his power to help in time of need, whether great or small. He was wise, a problem solver, and a valued counselor. His daughter Araina Clouse, son Cody Shortle, grandson Nicolas Clouse, sisters Parrie Pleyte and Sarah Shortle, and brother Jim Shortle, survive George. They all love George deeply. They will miss his physical presence and the joy that he brought to their lives, but he will be in their thoughts and hearts always. Services will be held on Saturday, October 30, 2004, 3:00 p.m., at Fairview Memorial Park, 700 Yale SE. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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