Dennis Cornish
March 8, 1943 - October 4, 2020
Obituary
Dennis Cornish age 77, passed from this world on Sunday, the 4th of October, 2020 surrounded by loving family members.
Dennis, known by many (especially his softball buddies) as simply “BIG CORN” was born the 8th of March 1943 in St. Helens Oregon to Lyman and Clara Cornish (Paulsen) and grew up in Bradwood, Oregon.
Dennis dedicated his life to the Nabisco and Franz bakeries, where he worked as a sales rep. He enjoyed working with both companies, where he was known as “The Cookie Man”. He was also an avid Ducks Football fan and gardener, however his greatest love was for his family.
He is preceded by his wife of 42 years, Linda (Torrey) Cornish, and his second wife of 8 years, Teddie (Darrah) Cornish as well as his brother Lyman Jr.
He is survived by his sister Shirly Lexington and his greatest pride, his children, Melinda Cornish, Cynthia Cornish, DJ and Dani Cornish, Julie and Steve Overstreet. As well as many bonus children he loved and mentored: Emily Ostreyko-Hart, Kristen Overstreet, Daysha Bailey, Erin Knowlton, and Michelle Haller. His Grandchildren: Ava and Jace Overstreet, Alyssa and Jeffrey Doughty, Stacey and Lisa Wilcox, and many great grandchildren.
He will be sorely missed.
A Funeral service will be held on Sunday, October 11th, 2020 at 2pm, Nehalem American Legion Cemetery, followed by a wake at Rockaway Community Church.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Dennis Cornish please visit our Tribute Store.
Events
OCT
11
Graveside
Sunday, October 11, 2020
2:00PM
Nehalem American Legion Cemetery
Nehalem, OR 97131
Waud's Funeral Home
https://www.waudsfuneralhome.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=18584815
March 8, 1943 - October 4, 2020
Obituary
Dennis Cornish age 77, passed from this world on Sunday, the 4th of October, 2020 surrounded by loving family members.
Dennis, known by many (especially his softball buddies) as simply “BIG CORN” was born the 8th of March 1943 in St. Helens Oregon to Lyman and Clara Cornish (Paulsen) and grew up in Bradwood, Oregon.
Dennis dedicated his life to the Nabisco and Franz bakeries, where he worked as a sales rep. He enjoyed working with both companies, where he was known as “The Cookie Man”. He was also an avid Ducks Football fan and gardener, however his greatest love was for his family.
He is preceded by his wife of 42 years, Linda (Torrey) Cornish, and his second wife of 8 years, Teddie (Darrah) Cornish as well as his brother Lyman Jr.
He is survived by his sister Shirly Lexington and his greatest pride, his children, Melinda Cornish, Cynthia Cornish, DJ and Dani Cornish, Julie and Steve Overstreet. As well as many bonus children he loved and mentored: Emily Ostreyko-Hart, Kristen Overstreet, Daysha Bailey, Erin Knowlton, and Michelle Haller. His Grandchildren: Ava and Jace Overstreet, Alyssa and Jeffrey Doughty, Stacey and Lisa Wilcox, and many great grandchildren.
He will be sorely missed.
A Funeral service will be held on Sunday, October 11th, 2020 at 2pm, Nehalem American Legion Cemetery, followed by a wake at Rockaway Community Church.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Dennis Cornish please visit our Tribute Store.
Events
OCT
11
Graveside
Sunday, October 11, 2020
2:00PM
Nehalem American Legion Cemetery
Nehalem, OR 97131
Waud's Funeral Home
https://www.waudsfuneralhome.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=18584815
Dennis Cornish
March 8, 1943 - October 4, 2020
Obituary
Dennis Cornish age 77, passed from this world on Sunday, the 4th of October, 2020 surrounded by loving family members.
Dennis, known by many (especially his softball buddies) as simply “BIG CORN” was born the 8th of March 1943 in St. Helens Oregon to Lyman and Clara Cornish (Paulsen) and grew up in Bradwood, Oregon.
Dennis dedicated his life to the Nabisco and Franz bakeries, where he worked as a sales rep. He enjoyed working with both companies, where he was known as “The Cookie Man”. He was also an avid Ducks Football fan and gardener, however his greatest love was for his family.
He is preceded by his wife of 42 years, Linda (Torrey) Cornish, and his second wife of 8 years, Teddie (Darrah) Cornish as well as his brother Lyman Jr.
He is survived by his sister Shirly Lexington and his greatest pride, his children, Melinda Cornish, Cynthia Cornish, DJ and Dani Cornish, Julie and Steve Overstreet. As well as many bonus children he loved and mentored: Emily Ostreyko-Hart, Kristen Overstreet, Daysha Bailey, Erin Knowlton, and Michelle Haller. His Grandchildren: Ava and Jace Overstreet, Alyssa and Jeffrey Doughty, Stacey and Lisa Wilcox, and many great grandchildren.
He will be sorely missed.
A Funeral service will be held on Sunday, October 11th, 2020 at 2pm, Nehalem American Legion Cemetery, followed by a wake at Rockaway Community Church.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Dennis Cornish please visit our Tribute Store.
Events
OCT
11
Graveside
Sunday, October 11, 2020
2:00PM
Nehalem American Legion Cemetery
Nehalem, OR 97131
Waud's Funeral Home
https://www.waudsfuneralhome.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=18584815
March 8, 1943 - October 4, 2020
Obituary
Dennis Cornish age 77, passed from this world on Sunday, the 4th of October, 2020 surrounded by loving family members.
Dennis, known by many (especially his softball buddies) as simply “BIG CORN” was born the 8th of March 1943 in St. Helens Oregon to Lyman and Clara Cornish (Paulsen) and grew up in Bradwood, Oregon.
Dennis dedicated his life to the Nabisco and Franz bakeries, where he worked as a sales rep. He enjoyed working with both companies, where he was known as “The Cookie Man”. He was also an avid Ducks Football fan and gardener, however his greatest love was for his family.
He is preceded by his wife of 42 years, Linda (Torrey) Cornish, and his second wife of 8 years, Teddie (Darrah) Cornish as well as his brother Lyman Jr.
He is survived by his sister Shirly Lexington and his greatest pride, his children, Melinda Cornish, Cynthia Cornish, DJ and Dani Cornish, Julie and Steve Overstreet. As well as many bonus children he loved and mentored: Emily Ostreyko-Hart, Kristen Overstreet, Daysha Bailey, Erin Knowlton, and Michelle Haller. His Grandchildren: Ava and Jace Overstreet, Alyssa and Jeffrey Doughty, Stacey and Lisa Wilcox, and many great grandchildren.
He will be sorely missed.
A Funeral service will be held on Sunday, October 11th, 2020 at 2pm, Nehalem American Legion Cemetery, followed by a wake at Rockaway Community Church.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Dennis Cornish please visit our Tribute Store.
Events
OCT
11
Graveside
Sunday, October 11, 2020
2:00PM
Nehalem American Legion Cemetery
Nehalem, OR 97131
Waud's Funeral Home
https://www.waudsfuneralhome.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=18584815
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