Becky Short

[Hamdonger]

I got word that Becky Short passed away in last few weeks. 30-plus years in the ticket office, so many here were probably at least acquainted with her. RIP, Becky.

 

[Baltimore Bird]

Becky was my ticket lady back in the 90's and then I would see her in STL at the Redbird table. She was a sweetheart.

 

[Cindy00]

Thank you for sharing this sad news Humdinger. Such a great lady. I was going through my box of Redbird stuff recently and came across a newsletter that talked about her retirement. RIP Becky.

 

[Redbird78]

The Ath Ticket office has needed a “Becky” for a long time. She set a customer service standard that hasn’t been met since she left. RIP!

 

[TIMMY]

Sweet person. Sad to hear this.

 

[RedbirdSoxFan]

Becky was a great person. Always did me well with Redbird tickets. Blessed me with tickets behind press row for the Arizona game in Sacramento. Always missed her after she retired

 

[Redbird82]

Sad news indeed

 

[DougSutton]

Wow, very sad news. I remember Becky very well, she was an amazing woman and representative of ISU Athletics, truly on the front lines of the customer experience representing Illinois State and she did an incredible job. Completely agree with @Redbird78 that she set a standard that at least I haven't seen met since.

 

[Seven]

Becky Short worked in the ticket office from 1972 to 2008. Incredible.

Foss Hired to Oversee Tickets; Short Retiring Aug. 1 - Illinois State University Athletics

June 27, 2008NORMAL, Ill. - Illinois State Director of Athletics Dr. Sheahon Zenger announced the hiring of Bethany Foss Friday, as the assistant athletics director

goredbirds.com

June 27, 2008

NORMAL, Ill. - Illinois State Director of Athletics Dr. Sheahon Zenger announced the hiring of Bethany Foss Friday, as the assistant athletics director for ticket operations. The position became available as a result of long-time ticket manager Becky Short announcing her retirement, effective Aug. 1.

"First of all, I would like to thank Becky for her 36 years of service and loyalty to Redbird Athletics," said Zenger. "She has been a tremendous asset to me for the last three years, and to the other directors of athletics over the previous 33 years. I wish her nothing but the best in retirement.

 

[Phantom]

Just seeing this now. Sad news, Becky was awesome.

 

[fdbird83]

Does anyone know where she was living when she passed. I did a google search but didn't fine anything.

 

[Hamdonger]

Does anyone know where she was living when she passed. I did a google search but didn't fine anything.

Becky was in a long term care facility - BN area.

 

[fdbird83]

Becky was in a long term care facility - BN area.

Thanks for the info.

 

[schoolsportsfan]

Is there an obituary anywhere?

 

[SgtHulka]

Sad news. Sorry I'm late hearing it. She was a Wonderful person. So approachable and nice to deal with. ISU made a concerted effort to block off that approachability after she retired. Was a sad day, but this day is sadder. RIP Becky. You were a true asset to the program