Charles Louis Shorten was beloved husband of Margaret Gastin Shorten, devoted father of Douglas (Earlene) Shorten and Kimberly "Kiwi" Smith, dear brother of George E. (Janet) Shorten, also survived by seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, two nephews and three nieces. Sunday, October 19, 2003, in his 70th year. Funeral service Monday, 1:30 PM, at the Dalbert, Woodruff & Isenogle Funeral Home, 2880 Boudinot Avneue at Queen City. Visitation Monday from 12:30 PM until time of service.