Naydene Shortell
November 17, 1923 - February 2, 2019
A Beautiful Soul
Naydene passed away peacefully on February 2, 2019 surrounded by loved ones.
She was born November 17, 1923 in Covina, CA to Elizabeth and Baird Spell. Naydene moved to Salt Lake where she lived on her mother’s chicken farm. She graduated from Judge Memorial the class of 1942. She married Brayton “Boots” Shortell in December of 1945 and together they had three boys, Rodger, Stephen and Donald. She was a very loving and playful mother to her children. Naydene’s favorite things were spending time with her family, traveling and partying. She also loved gardening and crochet. She was a loving, caring and giving woman who was loved by all who met her.
She is survived by her son Rodger (Vicki) Shortell of Maui; grandchildren Michael, Stephen, Brayton, Sarah, Emily, Tiare, Justin; and five great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by her husband; her sons Stephen and Donald; grandson Rodger; brother John Vincent McDonald; and sisters Denyse Gledhill and Jackie Allen.
The family is especially thankful for Naydene’s “girls” (her nurses) and all the staff at The Ridge for their excellent care, and her nieces and cousins who did so much for her in her final days.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 7th at 12:30 PM at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake where Recitation of the Holy Rosary will begin at 1:30 PM. Committal service will follow at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery, 4th Ave & “T” Street.
In Loving Memory
Rodger and family, Naydene will always have a very special place in our hearts. She was an amazing, loving and caring individual that touched anyone she came in contact with. Our fondest memories are spending time at the house with her and Boots, playing pool and sharing the special breakfasts that she would always make with her fresh fruit picked from the garden. Also, we can't forget having some white zinfandel with a few peanuts or macadamia nuts fresh from Maui! May God comfort you all at this difficult time and know she will always be remembered. Love, Pat & Jackie
She was the sweetest. She was loved. She will be missed. She was very much apart of my life growing up. I can remember always thinking how beautiful she was....Rodger, Vicki and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you!
Aunt Naydene will be greatly missed! She was such a sharp and witty lady and always had a story to tell. We all loved when she and Boots would come back to visit all of us in Iowa. She was a sister to my Mom (Rose) and will always be in our hearts. My prayers are with Rodger, Vicki and their family.
A beautiful, loving spirit. She made a big difference in my life all through the years. She was so loved and will always be in the hearts and minds of all the people she touched. Chris Shortell McDonough Denver, Colorado
RIP beautiful angel and beautiful soul.
In Loving Memory
