Norris Short, 4-H and Fair Leader from Jefferson County, WA, passed away on March 24, 2007.
Norris Short's passing truly marks the end of an era for Jefferson County
4-H and the Jefferson County Fair Association.
Norris and his wife, Laura Short, were the heart and soul of 4-H in our county for many years. As a team they led the development of the wonderful 4-H youth programs and Fair that we enjoy today. Their legacy of volunteerism and commitment to youth will continue to inspire our county community for generations.Norris' memorial service and reception will be held on:
April 14 at 2 pm
Jefferson County Fairgrounds
All 4-H families are invited to attend and pay their respects to Norris and his family.
About Laura and Norris. Laura Short served as a 4-H leader for nearly 50 years. She and Norris impacted the lives of hundreds of youth in the Dairy 4-H Club. They gave major leadership to the development and growth of the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. In the early 1950s Norris and his father built the 4-H building on the fairgrounds, with the help of 4-H members and their families. In 2000 the 4-H Exhibit Building was dedicated in Norris' and Laura's name. Laura served as County 4-H treasurer and as State 4-H fair bookkeeper for years. She spent many years as the expert in the Home Economics Department and was very involved in the Food for all Occasions contest, bread baking, and clothing activities. She worked as 4-H building superintendent for more than 30 years, with Norris as her assistant.
In 1999 Laura and Norris received the Washington State Volunteer Excellence Award and in 2000 they received recognition at the Western Regional Leader Forum in Hawaii. Laura preceded Norris in death.