Book of Memories for Marshall Cornett

Condolence From Barb Hosford

Tue, 22 Oct 2013 01:43:11 EDT

Marshall we miss you. You were so kind and your smile was always there. You were a great tennis dad when I coached Trisha, out there with her hitting more balls after practice. What a guy! I send your family my love and peace....Rest in Peace

Condolence From John Burton

Mon, 30 Sep 2013 20:39:11 EDT

I'm so sad to hear of Marshall's passing. For a few years he was like a father to me and I always felt like I had a home with the Cornetts. I remember most his laughter and humor, always seeing the best in people and for accepting each as they were. You left an impact on my life for sure. Thanks from all of us!

Condolence From Kathy and Jim Guthrie

Wed, 18 Sep 2013 00:58:56 EDT

Marshall was one of a kind very special. I was a sophomore when Marshall was a senior he was a great guy even as a young man cared for everyone. It was a privilege to have him in Hood River and get to know him as an adult. He was a great person and loved his family so much. I will miss him . You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Condolence From Paul Oakden

Mon, 16 Sep 2013 23:10:07 EDT

Cheryl -- So sorry to hear about Marshall's passing. You are so right about the place he's going is getting a good one. I meant to come back & see Marshall again but didn't & sure wish I would have. I only missed Marshall's service because we were pre-committed to babysit our youngest grandson in Mendocino Calif. as our daughter & son -in-law who live in Denver were there for a wedding & we don't get to see him that often. He was a great guy & will be missed.

Condolence From Dean and Diane Kleinsmith

Sun, 15 Sep 2013 00:56:03 EDT

We are very sorry to hear of your loss.

Condolence From Bernie Sysko

Sat, 14 Sep 2013 21:46:19 EDT

Dear Cornett Family Holding you all up in prayer, knowing the good Lord is with you all

Condolence From Jim McVay

Sat, 14 Sep 2013 11:01:25 EDT

Marshall and I started first grade together at Malin grade school and went on for 12 years. We wdent our separate ways, but I always enjoyed talking to he and Sheryl at the reunions. He was a true gentlemen and will be missed by all who knew him. What a loss

Condolence From Kathie Stocker

Fri, 13 Sep 2013 23:33:27 EDT

Blessings to you all. What an amazing man who always had a smile on his face. My prayers for your loss and joy for a life well lived.

Story shared: Heaven Sent - 9/11 blog post

Thu, 12 Sep 2013 21:42:03 EDT

9/11 brings back so many memories--such deep sadness and despair. Yet hope. It seems an appropriate day to share with you that my father passed away last weekend. Even though we knew this day would come, even though we knew the evil cancer would eventually overtake, even though we knew how empty the world would feel--we didn't really know. Grief. Anguish. Heartache. Our solace is knowing he is now FREE! Free of pain and confinement! Free to hike through green forests, spot eagles in the far-off distance, free to chop wood, eat ice cream, LAUGH and DANCE! I remember one of our last days together. For a few minutes we were alone, and with tears running down my cheeks I asked, "Dad, when you get to heaven, will you give Drew (my son) a great big hug from me?" He looked right at me and nodded. And that brings me comfort. I love thinking of the two of them together in heaven--sharing stories, playing cribbage, and building bird houses. I know Drew was very, VERY happy to see his Papa again. And I can just see my dad running towards Drew, hugging him tight again and again, then whispering that the first hug came directly from his Mama. Forever loved. Forever remembered. You will be missed--until we meet again. “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. And you know the way to where I am going.” ~ John 14:1-4

Story shared: Once Upon a Time Blog Post Written in 2010.

Thu, 12 Sep 2013 20:37:47 EDT

Once Upon a Time … …there was a little girl about 5 years old, with shoulder- length stringy white hair, jeans with holes in the knees, and a lopsided, mischievous grin on her face. On a bright and sunny day in Oregon this little girl was out in front of her little white house on Plum Street and a handsome man in a sporty car drove up. He was there to take her hard-working single mom on a date. He said hi to the little girl. As usual she was working on a project and just kind of ignored him. But the man was persistent, and he noticed that the little girl had her bike turned on its side and was attempting quite unsuccessfully to take her training wheels off. The gentleman offered to help, and desperate, the girl accepted. Before long, the training wheels were off. The man then helped the little girl get started on her bike. He jogged alongside the bike as she weebled and wobbled down the gravel road. Before long, the little girl was riding the two wheeler all by herself. Her fair hair blowing behind her, she had a big grin on her face. The man said goodbye and then went on up to the door for his date. AND THEN, (and this is a truly amazing part), the man saw that the little girl’s mom had not just one, but three kids, Surprisingly, he did not turn and run! Luckily for the girl and her sisters, her beautiful mother was as impressed with this gentleman caller as she had been. She spent some more time with the guy named James Marshall and very soon, they were married. The new groom’s friends knew that he was in for a challenge, having never been married and now at the age of 35 marrying a woman with three children… they even wrote help on the bottom of his wedding shoes: Good Lord, if he would have known what he was in for (!) This is the story of my first memory of when I met my Dad, Marshall. I can say with certainty that I would not be the same person that I am today if it had not been for having Marshall as my Dad. I have so many wonderful memories from my childhood. He and my Mom worked really hard, as a team, to provide for me, my two older sisters and the baby sister that they had together a few years after they were married. It couldn’t have been easy on a bank officer and teacher’s salaries. But we always had what we needed and were also given great opportunities to do fun things like hiking, camping, and whitewater rafting (with my 2 year old sister tied to my Dad!). They even took us to Europe when my older sister was living over there and big believers in education, they provided me a college education. Most importantly, they survived four girl’s teenage years without strangling any of us — althought I must admit there were a few close calls! Throughout the ups and downs of life, Dad is a constant. He is the even keel that steers the ship. He is friendly, quiet, patient and loving. In the 38 years that I have known him, he has never yelled. Just seeing one look of disappointment on his face is the absolute worst punishment you could ever recieve! Dad was there for every dance recital, gymnastics meet, track meet, etc. In high school, Dad came to the games where I was cheering and explained to us cheerleaders when to do defense cheers (“push ‘em back, push ‘em back, aaaalllll the way back!) and when to do offense cheers (touchdown, touchdown, we want a touchdown!). If I was sick at home, he would come home on his lunch to check on me. At Oregon State, he came for Dads weekend and we had a blast watching Gary Peyton play basketball, going to all the fraternity parties, etc. He is a Dad to be proud of! Here’s another amazing thing: He always does the right thing. Even in the midst of those murky situations where people aren’t sure what the right thing to do is. Later they look back and say “Marshall did the right thing.” I could write a book about all of my Dad’s wonderful traits, but I don’t have time for that, and you probably don’t either. Suffice it to say that he is a wonderful example to me and my children of what a man should be. I am so very THANKFUL for my Dad!

Condolence From Julie Raefield-Gobbo, Providence Foundation

Thu, 12 Sep 2013 17:22:27 EDT

Dear Mrs. Cornett and family, On behalf of Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital and the PHRMH Foundation, please accept our condolences. Mr. Cornett leaves behind a wonderful legacy of service, kindness, generosity and hard work - all of which benefitted our community. Specifically, his years of service and many gifts to the hospital have allowed our entire community to enjoy healthier, more enriched lives. Blessings to you and your family. We pray for God's grace to envelope your hearts as you continue on. Sincerely, Julie Raefield-Gobbo, Foundation Director on behalf of Ed Freysinger, CEO.

Condolence From Jamie Guth

Wed, 11 Sep 2013 11:23:57 EDT

Dear Cheryl and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Marshall was such a wonderful man. I worked for him at Columbia River Bank and again with him in his capacity as a board member at the Providence Hood River Hospital. He was always a warm and kind man. I am honored to have gotten to know him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Warmly, Jamie Guth

Condolence From Richard & Beth Garrett

Tue, 10 Sep 2013 23:33:54 EDT

Dear Cheryl with your family; Thinking of you all at this sad time. We have enjoyed getting to know you and Marshall, and you have always been so kind to us, and we know Marshall truly enjoyed sharing with his family (and extended family) we had a nice visit with him last year up at the cabin. We plan to be with you Saturday. take care.

Story shared: Our Special “Uncle Marshall”

Tue, 10 Sep 2013 18:01:49 EDT

For our entire lives, each of us four Micka girls (Cindy, Judy, Susie and Denise) loved our special “Uncle Marshall.” We didn’t know birthdays, graduations or weddings without him. He was always there and loved us unconditionally. He has always been our “hero.” We wore his legs out as we each clamored for the favored spot to sit upon his lap or ride horse as he bounced us on a leg. He always took time for and with us. In 1967 when we girls had the chicken pox, he cheered us up by bringing our favorite “crab” for a special feast and then we all lay on the hide-a-bed next to him as we watched television. As the oldest of the four nieces, I recall some extra special times… Like when Uncle Marshall took just me to Bend to learn how to snow ski. He stayed with me on the bunny slope teaching me to snow plow. Another time he took me to Klamath Falls airport and I got to go up with him as he flew a small plane. My parents weren’t too happy when we buzzed our house and I happily waved down at them. They hadn’t known of his plans to make me his first passenger after getting his pilot’s license! Uncle Marshall was much like his dad, Carlo Cornett. Each had that soothing and gentle spirit and was very kind hearted. If I were to sum up each of these men into one word, it would be “gentleman.” I recall each of them trying to calm my grandmother down when she would get stirred up: “Now Mother…” and “Now Bessie…” In 1973 at the age of 35, the “most handsome and eligible bachelor ever” married the love of his life… the woman who became our “Aunt Cheryl.” He had searched and patiently waited for a woman like her. He went from being a bachelor who spoiled his four nieces as if they were his own, to a loving husband and gentle father of three girls who soon adopted him as “Dad.” One more daughter was born to the family. So our grandparents “Nana and Papa” (Bessie and Carlo Cornett) had a total of eight granddaughters: four by each of their daughter and son. I have to admit there was some jealousy when we were no longer Uncle Marshall’s only girls. But by that time we were getting older and beginning families of our own. We didn’t get to see each other as often, but the times we did were always special. My favorite trips during my lifetime have been trips that included Uncle Marshall and Aunt Cheryl. We made so many special memories! In 2001 I met them in Williamsburg, Virginia where the three of us toured the area. I was co-pilot and planned our days while Uncle Marshall drove and Aunt Cheryl hung on! (Uncle Marshall was always a crazy driver). At the end of 2004 Uncle Marshall and Aunt Cheryl, my mom (Barbara), Judy, Otto and I went on a two-week trip that included a cruise around the Hawaiian and Fanning Islands. In March of 2006 Judy, Mama and I joined Uncle Marshall and Aunt Cheryl for a week in Puerto Vallarta. Mama went to Hawaii again with them in February 2012. My last trip with Uncle Marshall and Aunt Cheryl was in November/December, 2012 at our cousin Patsy Ann’s in Kentucky. Several of us got together for Uncle Boyd York’s 100th birthday celebration. All three of my sisters were there, two of Uncle Marshall and Aunt Cheryl’s daughters, their grandson and great-granddaughter, along with numerous other relatives. Never could we have imagined what the next few months would bring. By February he was admitted to the VA Hospital in Portland and diagnosed with glioblastoma. Looking back, I’m so thankful for the time we were able to spend together in Kentucky. For the past eight months, family and friends have stood by helplessly as we watched this wonderful man’s health deteriorate. Always being surrounded by his loved ones is just another testament of the kind of person Marshall Cornett was. Frequent flights, drives and visits transpired during this too-short span of time. You’d think that seven months would prepare us for his passing. And perhaps watching his health deteriorate did help us realize that only in heaven could he be disease-free. Thinking of the kind and gentle man he was, I know that if he had to choose what his transition into heaven would be like, this would be it. He was able to have his loved ones around and as gently as possible help each of us to transition into life here without him. I wish he could have been with us forever, but I am so thankful for the time he was here. He lived life fully and was a role model extraordinaire. Aunt Cheryl, Lori, Shyla, Amber, Trisha and families have been amazing. With strength and exemplary grace and fortitude, they and my mom lovingly took turns being by his side. Many relatives, friends and neighbors joined to show support during the difficult months. I pray that God will grant peace to each of his loved ones and that each of us can better look forward to heaven knowing that he’s already there. I love you always Uncle Marshall!

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Tue, 10 Sep 2013 17:57:41 EDT

1965: Four nieces wanting to sit on his lap!

Condolence From DeAnna Lainhart

Tue, 10 Sep 2013 12:23:06 EDT

I'm so sorry to hear this. Marshall was a great caring boss, and I had the pleasure of working with him at both First Interstate and Columbia River Bank. My thoughts are with his friends and family.

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