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Dennis Corbett Obituary
70, of Peoria, AZ died July 24, 2012 after a long battle with cancer. He was born March 29, 1942 in Detroit, MI. After graduating from Cody High School, Dennis served in the US Air Force as a nuclear weapons specialist. Following military service he joined United Airlines, first in Detroit and then San Francisco. During his 30 year career with United, he was recognized for outstanding performance as customer service representative. Dennis loved working with people, proactively solving problems, and always responding to their needs with sensitivity and a great sense of humor. He was promoted to a supervisory position and then to Service Director where he trained other employees to provide exemplary service to United customers. In his spare time Dennis enjoyed golfing and running marathons and was an avid WWII history buff. Over the years, he developed another interest as he watched the work of his twin sister, a special education teacher. Shortly after retiring and moving to Peoria in 1995, Dennis decided to combine this interest and his athletic skills as a volunteer track coach with the Peoria Special Olympics. He not only coached many children and young adults in his 20 year tenure with Special Olympics, but he became a tireless fund raiser. Dennis organized the TEAM Peoria Special Olympic Golf Tournament which raised over $100,000 and spearheaded other fund raising activities on an annual basis. He was named Volunteer of the Year by the city of Peoria and then by Maricopa County. He was honored at the state level as Arizona Special Olympics Volunteer of the Year in 2002. Dennis is survived by his lifelong friend and roommate Anthony Beafore, brothers Robert of Dearborn Heights, MI and Michael of Livonia, MI, sister Kathy of St. Clair,MI, dear friends Bonnie Kirk of Peoria, Mary Peck and Catherine Beafore, long term mentee Sean Belprey of Apache Junction, and many nieces and nephews. Twin sister Diane Corbett preceded him in death. A private service will be held for family and friends at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to the Peoria Special Olympics Program.
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Terry Stermer
August 24, 2012
My deepest sympathy to the extended family and friends of Dennis. I have not had the pleasure of meeting him, but I have heard wonderful stories about what a good man he was from Cathy Beafore, my neighbor in Orlando and good friend. Cherish the memories you have, and may he rest in peace. With sincere sympathy, Terry Stermer
Richard Pearson
August 18, 2012
Dennis , my good friend, we met in the Air Force at Wurtsmith AFB and remained friends for a lifetime. Your memory will be with me forever.
Debra Eastup
August 4, 2012
My dear friend, Oh how much you are going to be missed. Not only my me and my family,but, by so many. You touched our lives in such a way no one will ever be able to touch.I thank-you for being such a great friend and mentor to my son Sean. I know in my heart he was like a son to you.Things will be hard without your bright smile. but, I pray to see you again. love you. r.i.p.
Dennis & Sean
Debra Eastup
August 4, 2012
Dennis you will be missed so much, You were one of the greatest man I had ever met. I am so grateful you came into me and my sons life. I know you loved him like a son, and he loved you like a dad. And I will always be grateful for the things you did for us, mainly, just for being there.Rest in peace my dear friend, We will carry you in ours hearts forever.
August 1, 2012
Thank you My Friend for all the things that mean so much to me for concern and understanding you gave so ABUNDANTLY thanks for listening with your heart for Cheering me when I was blue for looking past my flaws and faults for bring out the best in me and just for being YOU I pray you know how much I miss you you were like a BROTHER thank you from the bottom of my HEART I will alway REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER I will miss you but will keep you in MY HEART JAN DUBOIS
Shane White
July 31, 2012
Dennis,
You always seemed to have all of the answers. I was so grateful that you were there. Wishing you an auspicious rebirth.
John Garrity
July 31, 2012
Dear Dennis I will always remember your great laugh and smiling face. It was a pleasure to be able to work with you in SFO. May you rest in peace my friend.
Stacey Sabo
July 31, 2012
I had the priviledge of coaching with Dennis for a couple of years with Team Peoria Special Olympics...what an amazing inspiration. I am blessed to have had the short opportunity to be a part of his heroic volunteerism to the community.
Jodi Roth-Jones
July 31, 2012
Dennis you were always an amazing help to me over the last five years I have worked for the City of Peoria and Team Peoria Special Olympics. Your dedication, heart, and patience will turly be missed.
Daniel, Terry, Shirley, Beth and Dennis Casey
July 30, 2012
Dennis Corbett, Truly a man with a Heart of Gold. We will miss that smile and laughter you brought to us all. Your kindness and good deeds have set the bar high for the rest of us to meet. Thank You Dennis for being a friend to the entire Casey Family.
Gael Abayon
July 30, 2012
You will always have a special place in my heart. Your warmth, kindness and brilliant smile will be remembered.
July 30, 2012
Dear Dennis: What a light has gone out in our lives. I am saddened to learn you are no longer with us but God has gotten an angel back.
Loreta Anderson (UAL Friend)
Herbert (Gib) Cattanach
July 30, 2012
Dennis was a good friend and great person to be around. He had an infectious laugh which always brightened a room full of people. He was a dedicated UAL employee and was a mentor to all the new hires who came in contact with him. He loved people and there was never a problem that Dennis couldn't handle. He loved sports and kept up with the Giants and SF 49ers. He was the life of a party and knew how to have a good time. Dennis, you will be missed by all who knew you and thanks for all of your contributions. Gib
July 29, 2012
RIP Dennis. I'll always remember your warm smile and kind & friendly way of handling customers & treating others. Pat Razura SFOCS
Laurie Wilhelm
July 29, 2012
I met Dennis in the gym at Westbrook Village and sadly had just a short time to get to know him. I loved our talks and his laugh was contagious! I always looked forward to seeing Dennis working out as he made time spent in the gym so much more enjoyable! It is not the same without you, Dennis and you are surely missed!
Laurie Wilhelm
Joy Meredith
July 29, 2012
Dennis, RIP my friend. You will be fondly remembered be so many of your fellow SFOCS reps. We all loved to work a flight with Dennis. You taught me how to drive a jetway, Thanks
God Bless
Frank DiMarco
July 29, 2012
Dennis was a shining light for all his colleagues. I am very sad to hear of his passing. It was a pleasure to know and work with this wonderful person.
Frank DiMarco
Tom ans Sally Bowman
July 29, 2012
We will always remember with warm hearts our time together at SFO.
July 29, 2012
I knew Dennis from the time he transferred to SFO from YIP, and after retirement here in AZ. He was always one you could count on to do an exemplary job, no matter how difficult. He always has a love of people and it was noticeable. He will be sorely missed. Ralph Glasmann
Louise Taylor
July 29, 2012
I love you Dennis. I hope you are with Chuck right now, having a glass of champagne. The world was a better place because you were here. Love louise
fred sladek
July 29, 2012
God bless you dear friend,you shall be missed.
Rick & Leslie Duenas
July 29, 2012
Such wonderful memories my friend of your days in SFOCS. We are blessed to have known you.
Erika Eastup
July 28, 2012
Dennis, I will love and miss you a lot and your always going to be in my heart!!!!!!!!
Jennifer Eastup
July 28, 2012
Dennis I want to thank u for the help u gave me on takin the right path as a young mom. U always was there for someone to talk. U were that ear everyone needed. Thank u again and may u rest in peace and be pain free. I love u and will miss u alot.
Tom Sertich
July 27, 2012
His sense of humor, smile, infectuous laugh and limitless compassion for others is a tremendous loss. His inspiration and kindness will always be remembered.
Jamie Heckerman
July 27, 2012
I was honored to meet Dennis through his work with the City of Peoria Special Olympics Team. Dennis always had a smile on his face and loved working with the athletes. He will truly be missed.
Lou Beafore
July 27, 2012
To Dennis:
A nice, fun person to be with. Always a smile and always a good laugh with Dennis. Alot of memories throughout the years....Detroit, San Francisco, Redwood City, San Diego, and Phoenix.
You will be missed.
God Bless You Dennis.
July 27, 2012
My dear friend...my heart aches. Dennis' passing leaves a huge void in our lives. His warmth and kindness and joyous spirit will shine through this dark moment.
He was part of my life for more than 50 years, as our family...The Beafore Family...became his family. He was my friend and my "brother".
Dearest Dennis, Go in Peace.
Mary Beafore Peck
San Diego CA.
Bob,Maureen Dooling
July 27, 2012
Dennis was a good friend who had the greatest laugh and sence of humor which lit up a room.Everytime I'ld go to the gym when Dennis was there people would be arguing back and forth and Dennis would be in the corner laughing.It turns out Dennis would tell one person one thing and the other person something completely different( The old Miller Lite taste great less filling routine.)Dennis my friend you were a good man and we'll miss you. Bob and Maureen Dooling
Paula Considine
July 26, 2012
The City of Peoria The Adaptive Recreation Program was privileged to have Dennis as part of Team Peoria Special Olympics. The inspiration and motivation he inspired in hundreds of athletes over the past 18 years will without a doubt be impossible to replace. May his inspiration live on in all of us.
Heat K.
July 26, 2012
He will be deeply missed, but not forgotten. He lived life to the fullest and loved what he did. There was no one else like Dennis. He always knew how to help and was an uncle to everyone kid he helped or came across. We will miss you.
Jacob loved Coach Dennis
Carolyn Montello
July 26, 2012
We are so saddened to hear the passing of Coach Dennis. He was an awesome soccer coach and track coach with Peoria Special Olympics and instrumental in encouraging our son Jacob to participate in sports. He will be truly missed. Our prayers are with the family.
All our love,
The Montello Family
Jim Corbett
July 26, 2012
His passion, energy and drive in everything he did showed us how to live our lives. His compassion, kindness and love for everyone he met was inspirational and a gift to all of us who loved him. He was a great uncle, friend and mentor.
Sarah Loria
July 26, 2012
Dear Family,
We are deeply sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the promise that all those in God's memory will be rewarded.
Anthony Beafore
July 26, 2012
He loved life, he loved people and all it (life) and they ( people ) had to offer. A great person. He will be sorely missed.
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