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Emmett L. Shortreed
Emmett L. Shortreed
Emmett L. Shortreed March 25, 1946 – December 22, 2021
Reverend Emmett L. Shortreed died on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. Emmett is survived by his wife, Linda Shortreed; four daughters, Bethan, Bridget, Anne and Jennie; 11 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by son, Todd.
Rev. Shortreed served at Bern UMC in the Kansas East Conference. He served at Ashton, Portland: Pioneer, Madras, Portland: Cherry Park, Idaho Falls: Trinity, and Medford UMCs in the Oregon-Idaho Conference. Rev. Shortreed retired in 2011.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at a future date in the spring or summer.
To extend condolences, inquire about memorial gifts, or be notified of the future Celebration of Life service, friends may contact Linda Shortreed by phone at (541) 419-2771 or by email at emlin2000@hotmail.com.
Elaine Stanovsky, Bishop
Dan Wilson-Fey, Conference Treasurer and Benefits Officer