The following email was sent to me yesterday by Cory's wife Anne Marie
(we were out of town and I've just read this):
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Friends and Family,
Cory's Mom, Marion, passed away yesterday morning at the Baptist
hospital hospice facility. She had been taken to the hospital the week
before with liver failure. There will be a visitation at Memorial Park
on Tuesday, from 5-7 p.m., with a service on Wednesday at Lord of Life
Lutheran Church (tentatively 2 p.m.)
Her two-year battle with metastasized cancer was a painful one, and we
know she is finally at peace. This past year in Belmont Village
assisted living gave her many new friends and good memories. She really
enjoyed her bingo several times a week (as evidenced by the large stash
of "Bingo Bucks" we found in her room) and even took a computer class!
Her daughter Lorna's wedding in December was the highlight of her year.
Attached are a couple of very recent photos, one of her with Cory at
Easter and one with my niece Julia, who she got to hold and play with
just two weeks ago.[Obviously I have not attached these photos to the
mailing list] I know that she really enjoyed babies and, of course,
ALL animals. That's how I will remember her most--as having instilled
a love of animals in both Cory and Lorna, who is a vet. She was also a
devoted Team McLeod crew chief for many years and was even Cory's only
crew on some trips.
Cory and his family are doing well and truly appreciate the support and
prayers they've received from all of you during this time.
Love,
Anne-Marie
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Many of you knew Cory's mom, Marion. She was his only crew member for
many years. I told Cory once that I had always thought his parents were
divorced because his mother was the only one who traveled with him. It
turned out his Dad worked on Saturday's and until he retired he was
unable to go with them. But Marion was always at the track. She'd help
Cory set up the paddock area, she'd work on the car, make lunch, visit
with everyone and help him load and unload....she was his crew. She was
one of my favorite track friends and I'm going to miss her terribly.
Cory, Anne-Marie and Alex, you will be in our thoughts and prayers in
the coming weeks. Marion was a special person and we feel our lives
have been enriched for having known her.
Julie and Rusty
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