Search by Name
Menu
Search by Name
Corkum, Collin John, was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada on Aug. 3, 1916 and passed away on March 15, 2013 at the age of 96 in Tustin, California.
Collin was an educator all his life, earning his Master's degree from Scripps College and his Ph.D. from La Jolla University. He enjoyed teaching and taught high school, college and in the California correctional system. Collin's particular gift was teaching math, language and cultural/relational skills to the disenfranchised and under-educated.
Collin loved to write and through his own successful struggle with dyslexia, he researched, wrote and published a book through Amazon, called Dyslexia Breakthrough.
He served as president of the local Lions Club and president of the local tennis club.
Collin is survived by his wife of 33 years, Jerria Girard-Corkum; his daughter, Lorraine Corkum Janeway and husband Brad; 5 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in remembrance of Collin to the Orange County Public Library at http://ocpl.org/services/support.
The family wishes to express their sincerest thanks to both St. Michael Hospice and Right at Home Health In-Home Care & Assistance for their team of caregivers and wonderful support. No services are planned at this time.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
5 Entries
Thanks to those of you who posted on this site. Your comments were very kind, and it is always good to know that my dad made a positive difference in your lives.
Lorraine Janeway
January 8, 2014
I've told may people about Mr. Corkum and my experiences with him and his daughter, Lorraine. If you read this and want to make an old man happy, Lorraine, contact me.
July 18, 2013
I knew Collin in the late sixties. He was a fantastic man, as was his daughter, Lorraine. I was sorry to see his obituary.
Larry Mortensen
June 29, 2013
Mr. Corkum shared his story with us in class in '66, and that story was the one I remembered later, gratefully. A memorable teacher.
Ruth Addington
April 2, 2013
Mr.Corkum was one of my teachers at Sycamore Jr. High in Anaheim back in the early 70s. He would always catch me talking to someone and I would be in trouble. Mr. Corkum was a soft spoken great instructor who obviously lived a long life. May he be at peace. My condolences to his family.
Joe
March 26, 2013
Showing 1 - 5 of 5 results
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read moreWhat kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read moreWe'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreIf you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read moreLegacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreThey're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read more