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Charlotte Ann Barber Short

September 15, 1928 ~ October 1, 2010

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Charlotte "Connie" Ann (O'Connor) Barber Short, 82, passed from her earthly life into her heavenly body on October 1, 2010, at Mercy Medical Center, following a thirteen week hospitalization. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Tuesday, October 5, 2010, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids, by Rev. Christopher Podhajsky. Visitation: 5-7 p.m. Monday at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids, with a vigil service at 6:30 p.m. Burial: Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Connie was born September 15, 1928, in Conrad, Iowa, to Hazel (Mason) and James O'Connor. She was married to Yvonne Barber, they later divorced. Connie and Bill Short were married in November of 1974. Connie managed the Town House Motel and Restaurant for many years. She and Bill managed several resorts and timeshares throughout the eastern and southern United States; she retired in 1992. Survivors include daughter, Charlee Kimm of Solon; son, Jim Barber of Cedar Rapids; two granddaughters, Danielle (Jeff) Bailey of Newton and Nicole (Steve)Toy of Evansville, Indiana; seven great-grandchildren, Carson, Gabrielle, Maxwell and Arianna Bailey and Brodey, Braxton and Kylan Toy; and brother and sister-in-law; Bernard (Boo) and Joan O'Connor of Marion. Also several nieces and nephews; and step-children; Bill (Elizabeth) Short, Mary (Jim) Dennis, Jim (Lori) Short, Steve (Connie) Short, Ann Vandenberg; and several step-grandchildren. Connie was predeceased by her parents, husband Bill Short; son-in-law Bob Kimm; daughter-in-law Mary Short; and siblings, Margaret Larsen, Kay Ruffin, Barbara Cooney, James O'Connor, and Craig O'Connor. She was a donor to the Iowa Lions Eye Bank. Memorials may be directed to the Sisters of Mercy, 1125 Prairie Drive NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402.

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  2. Dear Charlee and Jim,
    I am thinking of you in this sad time.To lose your mother is hard but I know she had a wonderful life with you both. You must have great memories over many years. I am so glad I was able to visit Aunt Char when I was in Iowa this past July! She is a special Aunt to me and I have fond memories of her. I love you Aunt Char!

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  4. I worked for Connie at the Town House Motor Inn back in the 70’s and really enjoyed working for her. This was back when she brought in bands and performers – we wore black hot pants, boots and red blouses. I always thought Connie was a step ahead of others businesses in the area and that was why she was successful. I am thankful for the opportunity to have known her and worked for her.

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  5. I worked for Connie at the Town House Motor Inn back in the 70’s and really enjoyed working for her. This was back when she brought in bands and performers – we wore black hot pants, boots and red blouses. I always thought Connie was a step ahead of others businesses in the area and that was why she was successful. I am thankful for the opportunity to have known her and worked for her.

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  6. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. So many memories.
    Arlis Stephenson
    Elizabeth Seedorf
    Arden Inez Hermanson

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