Ada Cornelia "Corrie" Isaacson

Born Ada Cornelia "Corrie" Holtzen on November 17, 1921 to Richard F.J., a Lutheran minister, and Ada M. Holtzen in Pincher Creek, Alberta, Canada. A resident of Sonoma County for 70 years, she left this earthly journey on October 21, 2010. Corrie, along with her five younger siblings, was raised in Canada while her father completed missionary work with German speaking communities in both Alberta and British Columbia. She graduated from high school in Vancouver and, shortly after, was offered a position as governess to a family in Berkeley, CA. While working there she met Neal Isaacson. After dating for two years, they were married in a midnight ceremony conducted by her father on August 23, 1942. Corrie, who had relocated to Santa Rosa to join her family, stayed behind while Neal joined the war effort with the Army Air Corps. After the war, they settled in Healdsburg where they raised their two daughters and were dedicated to serving their church, community causes, civic organizations, and their careers. Corrie's passion was people, getting to know each and every one she met as well as possible. She made countless long term friends through her involvements with her church, the Lions and Lioness Club, and her work. Her careers included working for Richey's Jewelry Store during her early years in Santa Rosa, and then 16 years for the Healdsburg Schools as an attendance clerk and home/school liaison. She found her true calling when, in 1970, she and Neal purchased Holtzen Sunset Manor from her mother. For 29 years she devoted her life to providing a gracious home and loving care to the elderly of the Healdsburg Community. She was predeceased by her husband, Neal, in 1999; her daughter, Carol Clague, in 1988; her parents; brothers Paul and Richard Holtzen; and sister Vivian Schneider. She is survived by her daughter, Karen Richard Membrila; sister, Dorothy Kramer; brother Peter Merle Holtzen; sister-in-law, Lorraine Holtzen; five grandchildren Michele, Kristin, Jonathan, Bethany and Courtney; and nine great grandchildren James, Ryan, Mahlon, Baxter, Tula, Allison, Rebecca, Riley and Samuel. The family wishes to thank the staff at Vintage Brush Creek for providing loving care and assistance over the past four years, and Heartland Hospice for the skilled and comforting support in guiding her, and her family, through the past four months. No formal services will be held. Private interment will be at Santa Rosa Memorial park. To honor Corrie's memory, donate generously, volunteer freely, lend a hand to someone in need, keep in close touch with family and friends, and show an elder that they are admired and respected.