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Cory Grenfell Obituary

Cory Michael GRENFELL Cory Michael Grenfell was born February 24,1987 and left us March 13, 2012. He is survived and deeply loved by his father Dale Grenfell (Gloria Grenfell), mother Connie Johnson and stepfather Doug Johnson, sisters Dina Grenfell (Blake Johnson), Dana Grenfell (Jeremy Bostad), and Ali, Lacie and Haley Johnson. Grandparents Richard and Dorothy Grenfell and Bonnie Donovan, Aunts Caryl Sharpe and Patty Donovan, Uncle Guy Grenfell, best friends Jeremy Yuse and Galen Emery, and countless other relatives, cousins and friends. Cory touched the heart of everyone he met. He was lovingly referred to as "Superman", though his powers were not those of fiction but rather very much real. His incomparable strength was balanced by his quiet gentleness. His razor sharp wit benefited by his immeasurable intelligence. His passion for so many things fostered by his unmatched creativity. But perhaps greatest of all though were his massive heart and unparalleled kindness. If there was pain, Cory could take it away in one swift move, be it with a knowing glance or a single flash of his beautiful smile. Though his years were short, the impression he left on the world will last forever. And that is the true mark of a hero. Services in celebration of Cory's life will be held Saturday, March 24 at 3:00 p.m. at the Philadelphia Church in Ballard, 7704 24th Avenue NW Seattle, WA.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Seattle Times on Mar. 23, 2012.

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Dana Grenfell

April 2, 2012

Cory, you were the kind of person other people wish they could be. I'll never know why you are gone, only how much I loved you when I had you. You made everyone proud every day. I love you brother.

Dale Grenfell

March 28, 2012

Cory, I love you beyond words. I am so proud of you for being the kind, loving person you became. Even as a child your love and compassion and your gentle spirit amazed me. You made it so easy to love you and I always have and I always will love you.

I am so thankful God chose me to be your dad. You brought joy to my life! I have so many memories of our life together. I cannot wait to be with you again. To hug you, hold you, and tell you how much I love you. I know you can see me and hear me when I kiss your urn and tell you I love you everyday.

You were taken from me far too early and I miss you so badly. Until we are together again I pray you will be with me. I hope you know how much you are loved by everyone. Please stay close to me. I love you more than any father has ever loved a son. Thank you for being such a good person to all. I love you boob! Dad

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