Short Ronald L., 55, of Mpls, died July 29, 2002 in Little Rock, AR. He had been in Little Rock for several weeks for health related treatments. Ronald was born March 5, 1947 in Joplin, MO. He was a graduate of Joplin High School and Missouri Southern State College. He was a highly decorated veteran of the Viet Nam War. He had lived in Mpls for the last 4 years moving here from Seattle, WA. He was in real estate investments. He is survived by his wife, Lyda Puleston Short; his daughter, 2 grandchildren, his parents and 4 brothers. Memorial service 11 am Saturday at the Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary Chapel, Joplin, MO.