Chloris Roberts "Corky" Grewe

The sad loss of a woman who's laughter, zest, and compassion is still remembered forty years later by so many kids who grew up knowing the Grewe family. The lights of Portland shine a little dimmer with her loss, but her infectious laugh will continue to warm our hearts for a lifetime. Fred Tredup (Ainsworth and Lincoln alum)

Aunt Corky had a way of making everyone in her presence feel welcome, treasured and loved. A favorite memory of mine is a story that Aunt Corky relayed about her family. She was out (I'm sure saving the world in some fashion) and Uncle Ray was left in charge of the "clan". The kids had fun and Uncle Ray was oblivious to just how much fun they were having as he was busy reading the paper or maybe it was a medical journal (as he had a world to save too). The youngsters had emptied Aunt Corky's...

Lorrie,

So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing, my Dad also passed away last summer, it is a strange thing to lose a parent, I guess it means we're getting old! I have many fond memories of your Mom sitting at the kitchen table when we would come in from running and look for something to eat in the kitchen. She had such a warm way about her and you could tell she loved her family and was so proud of all of her children, I am thinking of you during this time.
Lori Foote...

Having just written your Mom a note regarding my sorrow at your Father's passing, I was shocked to receive a call from Mom and Dad to tell me that the funny, fun, imaginative and loving lady who made playing in the cul-de-sac of Greenleaf so much fun; had passed!! I remember so many things about all of us growing up together there! All the games, "Lost Sheep", "Sardines", "Prison" and all the popcorn with butter we used to consume at Aunt Pru's house in the Kids Playroom by the tree house! ...

Dear Grewe Family
Once while Corky was picking up photographs at my studio, I invite her to lunch. She thanked me but said she’d just had lunch and if she grew any taller she wouldn’t be able to dance under Ray’s arm pit. I congratulated her on raising a group of great kids not to mention good doctors. She responded saying,”Sometimes I wondered if the little do-do heads would ever get out of high school.” While I was fishing with Dr. Jack Battalia, he told me of an incident that happened...

Dear Grewe family, You have no idea who I am, but I worked at Emanuel Hosp. for many years and admired your dad greatly. I am not surprised he married such a caring woman. I have been impressed with the integrity of your whole family from afar. Having lost both my wonderful parents as well, I wish you peace and many joyful memories. N.E. RN

Grewe children, we just wanted to send our sadness and sympathy on reading about Corky's death.In the 1970's when we were young parents just getting involved in the ARC because of the birth of our son Andrew, who has Down's syndrome, we knew Corky very well. We even stayed at your Arch Cape house several times!She was a dear, kind person and we feel honored to have known her. Betsy and Jim MacKay

Dear Lorrie and Todd,

It seems like just yesterday I was making an entry into your dads guestbook after he died. Now your dear mother. Arthur Way has lost another great one. I remember how she could settle down a bunch of rowdy kids on the West Hills Ski Bus when we all went to Ainsworth, so many years ago. A wonderful mom.
I remember talking to Paul Boileau after his dad died a few years ago, and what he said is so true. "You reach a point in your life when you are going...