Andrew Bean Shorter, 83 of Towson died Jan. 26 at Perring Parkway Center in Baltimore. Born Jan. 10, 1930 in Tall Timbers, he was the son of the late Albert Lee Shorter and Fannie Margaret Hammett Shorter. Andrew was born and raised in St. Mary’s County, before moving to Baltimore in 1953. On Oct. 9, 1954, he married his beloved wife of 58 years, Mary Jane Shorter, at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Baltimore. He was employed as an insurance underwriter with Zurich Insurance Company until his retirement in 1994. He was an usher at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Towson. He was an avid reader, always reading to learn new things. He also enjoyed gardening, cutting the grass for his fellow neighbors, walking, bowling and golfing. His favorite place to vacation was Capon Springs, WV; where he has visited more than fifty times. His greatest love was spending time with his family. In addition to his wife, Andrew is survived by his children, Andrew “Lee” Shorter (Barbara) of Phoenixville, PA, Mary Catherine Shorter (Reza Fahimi) of Fallston, and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Jane Shorter of Baltimore; his brother, Charles Shorter (Margaret) of Broome’s Island; and his four grandchildren, Nina Fahimi of [...]
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