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JANE CORNISH Obituary

CORNISH, JANE DENHAM Born in Murray, Kentucky, June 16, 1936; passed-on in San Diego, CA on February 20, 2013. Survived by her loving husband of over forty years Handley Mason Cornish Jr. A Loving, caring and nurturing Mother, she is survived by four children; Robert Martin, Linda Martin, Don Martin and Dan Martin; Step-children Nancy Jane McCleary and Handley Mason Cornish III; ten grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Jane was one of six siblings, predeceased by four and survived by sister Dee Davis of San Mateo, Ca. Some of her accomplishments include Woman of the Year, De Anza College, Cupertino, CA; Bachelor of Accounting: Portland State University; IRS Agent: State of Oregon; California Board Certified Tax Specialist; Juris Doctorate: Thomas Jefferson School of Law; Master Degree of Psychology: California Institute for Human Science, Encinitas, CA; Member and Recording Secretary: National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, La Jolla Chapter. Jane practiced law with her husband Handley Mason Cornish Jr. for over thirty years. Jane will be remembered in the hearts of all the lives she touched through her love, kindness and generosity. Jane's family takes comfort in believing her spirit has returned to our Heavenly Father. A memorial service will be held at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, CA, in the spring.

Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Feb. 24, 2013.
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I have thought over the years about how to find Janie. I couldn't remember her married name and then I came across this obituary and I remembered the letters my grandma had from Janie and a business card I know said Cornish in Hemet, Ca. She had sent me a letter one time many years ago reaching out and wanting to hear from me if I wanted to get in touch. I did, but I had misplaced the letter, and life went on. I have, as I said, thought about her many times over these past many years. I have a couple of pictures of her, one that is very special to me...It is of her and my Uncle Bob, holding me at my baptism...Janie is my Godmother. I remember a letter she sent Grandma I'm guessing when she got married or it could have been when she graduated or perhaps passed the bar. But whatever it was she wrote, "I doed it!" it made my Grandma laugh. I've read all the beautiful sentiments her family and friends have written at her passing, and it makes me even more sad that I didn't get the chance to have this very special lady in my life all the way along. I'm not sure, but I believe from what I can recall she may have dated my father and remained fairly close to my Grandparents over many years. I will cherish the pictures I have and the very fact that such a wonderful woman is my Godmother. Even though it's been 4 years since her passing, my heart goes out to all of you, her family, with deepest sympathy.

Laura Squellati

March 29, 2017

I still cannot believe Jane is gone. Such a wonderful, caring, generous and loving woman. She enriched my life and was so wonderful to me. I will never forget her.
Debbie De Pew (Winans)

February 27, 2014

In the course of a long lifetime, certain people stand our. My cousin Janie was one of those very special people. She was loving, generous, highly intelligent, and always capable of being there for her loved ones. May her spirit inspire her family for generations to come.

Judy Falck-Madsen

March 21, 2013

Mom was one of a kind. She was always there when I needed some sorting out. She was always supportive and never beat around the bush. She always tried to understand the human condition and better herself through education, association with very intuitive people and reading. To this day I would try to avoid writing on unlined paper as she had insite in regards to handwriting analysis. She would ask questions over the years in different ways to gain insite to my reality (sometimes i knew, sometimes i missed it until later). She was crafty, kind, considerate and loving.
Thank you so much for bringing Hap into our circle as he is as great a pappy as anyone could ask for.

You are missed but never forgotten. May the Lord hold and keep you.

Donald

March 19, 2013

March 19, 2013

Grandma,
You were one of the most amazing women I have ever known. There was such depth to you. Your intelligence astounded me.

I will miss our emails back and forth. You were always able to put things back into perspective for me. I thank you for that. Sometimes I may not have liked what you had to say, but that was only because I knew you were right, and hated to admit I was wrong. But you always knew.

I will miss your birthday cards to me, as they were always full of advice and the meaning of life. I have every single one you have ever given me. I cherish them.

One of my fondest memories of being with you is when I was able to stay with you for a few days in Hemet. Our time was short but it made a lasting impression. I remember doing a Disney puzzle in your office on the days you had to go in and I was with you. I to this day don't bite my nails because you made a deal with me when I was 5 years old not to bite them. You upheld your end, so I upheld mine. Thank you for helping me break that habit. And so you know, they are long.

Thank you for being the woman you were, the person whose strength made me want to be the best I could be myself.

So many people say how much I look like you, and I have always taken pride in knowing that I am your granddaughter. In many ways we are similar, and I am glad we had things in common that we were able to talk about.

I love you Grandma Jane, and I will miss your wisdom, love, and strength. May you have found peace in Heaven and are wrapped in the Lord's arms, as he has a beautiful new angel in his kingdom.

To my father Donald, and his siblings, I am so very sorry for your loss. Losing a parent is never easy, no matter the age. This brillant woman gave this world 4 wonderful children who have brought more beauty to this world in who you are.

To Grandpa Hap, I am sorry for the loss of your wife and bestfriend. I hope you find comfort that she loved you, and that she is looking down on you and her family as a Gaurdian Angel for us all. I love you.

Grandma, thank you for being you. Miss you terribly. Hope to see you again someday. Goodbye until then. Carrie-Dawn

Carrie-Dawn Johnson

March 16, 2013

Dear Hap - Monika and I are so sorry to learn of Jane's passing. I have known you and Jane since about 1975 when we met in your La Jolla office. You and Jane were so fair and honest in your representation that I immediately knew you were two of the special few of the S.D.Bar. I was privileged to exchange emails with Jane for many years. We saw matters political through the same prism. We share your sorrow at her passing. We will see you in the spring at Fort Rosecrans.

Don & Monika Stevenson

March 10, 2013

you will be missed aunt janie you will always be in my heart and i loved you very much

jody

March 10, 2013

Aunt Jane you were one of the large figures in my life as a kid seeing & talking to you at the huge family reunions we had in the 1950's & 1960's. The ones up at my Grandparents Jordan & Juaneita (Douglass) Dunaway "Rancho de los Palomino" in Rolling Hills California on Portugese Bend Road are still fresh in my mind. It was always a huge old fashioned reunion of Dunaway's,Douglass's,
Denham's, Cox's, Brooks, and I'm sure others. Before and after eating the men would go down to the corral and take turns riding the bulls who bucked wildly all across the area while everyone watched. Aunt Jane and I were seemingly the last family historians and communicated regularly doing research into all of our ancestors. I spent a lot of time with Jane's sister Bobby who kept me spellbound listening to her talk of our family's history which included her older sister Jane. Rest In Peace Aunt Jane ... To you Hap and all the "kids, grand kids, great grand kids" and to Aunt Dee who has lost a special sister my heart goes out to you all ... The world has lost a very SPECIAL treasure!

S. (Dunaway) Cunningham

March 8, 2013

To Grandpa, and others who read this.
Grandma was a wonderful woman. Always kind and giving, full of good advice, and would not tolerate any bull-pucky. I will cherish her wisdom, lessons, and her memory, always.
All my love,
SioniJane Martin

Sioni Martin

March 6, 2013

Dear Hap and Family,
Jane was a very talented woman & will be missed by everyone. We were classmates at ICA in SF and graduated in 1954. It has been wonderful staying in touch during the years. I pray the Lord to give you the strength to get through these difficult days. Charlene Buffum, Redding, CA

March 5, 2013

Dear Hap and Family,
It was an honor to have known Jane. Jane used to drive to Riverside and we, Jane, Hazel Denning and I, would all go and have a lovely lunches together.

She would always surprise us, whether in Riverside or at the San Diego Fair, and be in the audience at our band concerts. Jane was very special to me. Jim and I will miss her very much.

Our condolences and loving energy to Hap and the whole Family.
Connie & Jim Brooks

Connie & Jim Brooks

March 5, 2013

So very sorry, Jane was such a lovely person and always cheerful.

Tom Steiny

March 5, 2013

A great woman and mother. She always had faith in all her children and supported us when everyone else was ready to leave or run away. She was always standing with us and supporting us in all we attempted to accomplish. I miss you mom and look forward to seeing you very soon in Heaven. Your son, Bob Martin.

Robert Martin

March 5, 2013

Hap & Jane are the best! Jane taught me bookkeeping which I used when Mark & I owned our own business. I love them both and miss them terribly.

Susan Hartshorn

March 4, 2013

Im proud to have been included in your life time and I rejoice in the legacy you have left behind like your children and grandchildren. You will live on forever in them and the generations to follow.

Roberto Arcilla

March 4, 2013

Jane,
You have been one of the most special people in my life. I am devasted at your passing. When my life was in shambles you were there for me all the way and more generous than I can ever thank you enough for.
My love and sympathy go to Hap and your family.
Please know you are forever in my heart.

Debbie De Pew (Winans)

February 27, 2013

Deepest Sympathy.

Nancy Davis

February 26, 2013

Jane was a loyal and supportive member of the La Jolla Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution from 1975-2013. She will be missed.

Linda Phillips

February 25, 2013

Jane Cornish

February 25, 2013

I love you Mom and thankful for the privilege of being your son.

February 25, 2013

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