Mount Vernon, Washington
Jun 1, 1955 – Nov 11, 2018
June 1, 1955 -
November 11, 2018
Corey was born June 1, 1955 in New York City to Daniel and Bette Marlene "Marte" (Baker) Mendoza.
He passed away unexpectedly from a cardiac arrest on November 11, 2018 at Skagit Valley Hospital surrounded by family and friends.
Corey graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1973, Skagit Valley College in 1975 and from the University of Washington School of Business in 1977. "Go Dawgs".
After graduating with a CPA degree his career started as an accountant in Seattle and Bellingham. He has spent the majority of his career as a financial advisor in Mount Vernon, most recently with partners: Jeff Stewart and Jen Bright at Baird Private Wealth Management.
Corey was a man of integrity and believed in giving to his community. He was a member of the Mount Vernon-Skagit Rotary Club, Skagit Valley Hospital Foundation, Skagit Valley College Foundation, Past-President of the Skagit Golf and Country Club, Mount Vernon/Skagit Charitable Association, a member of the Skagit Valley College Hall of Fame, supported Skagit Valley Special Olympics, United Way Golfers Against Cancer Chairman and was a Paul Harris Fellow. He did not talk about his accomplishments, however those made him the person he is.
He loved sports of any kind. He bled Purple and Gold as a faithful HUSKY fan and was a season ticket holder, GO DAWGS. He was a boating enthusiast, his boat "The Nautilust" was well known in the waters of Puget Sound and Friday Harbor. He loved betting the Pony's and went yearly to Las Vegas for the March Madness Tournament. He had so much FUN crabbing with friends. He was "Uncle Corey" to many of the children of friends and spent hours attending their sporting events. Friends were the most important part of Corey's life. He has touched many lives in a strong way.
Corey and Jyl resided in their beautiful home they built overlooking Skagit Bay and Camano Island. The home was open to social events of many kinds. Corey enjoyed parties - having them, attending them, just having family and friends together was his enjoyment.
Corey is survived by his longtime partner, Jyl Bruns; mother: Marte Mendoza; brother: Danny (Linda) and their children: MacKenzie and Meghan, brother: Kevin (Judy) and their children: Breana and Brandon; uncles: Jay (Vonn) Baker and Joe Mendoza; great-nephew and nieces: Emmit, Eulabee and June.
He was preceded in death by his father: Daniel R. Mendoza in 2010.
A Celebration of Corey's life will be held Friday, November 16, 2018, 4:00PM at the Skagit Valley Inn and Convention Center (the old Cottontree Inn) 2300 Market St., Mount Vernon. Please come dressed in your best Husky or Jimmy Buffett attire!
Please share your thoughts of Corey and sign the online guest register at www.hawthornefh.com
Corey had a good life, was well respected, liked and loved by many. He now resides in HUSKY Heaven. GO DAWGS!!
rip Corey alot of great times mt vernon- burlington alumni golf tourney san juans fri hrb roche hrb husky games road games fun great american dawg up
john follman
January 14, 2019 | Clear Lake, WA | Friend
Cindy & Curt Ozaki
November 18, 2018 | Mount Vernon, WA
Corey was our broker when we lived in Mount Vernon.
What I remember best about him was his smile. He had a wicked sense of humor and loved life. It's hard to imagine Mount Vernon without him.
Fins up, Corey. You remain my favorite Land Shark.
Pam Aguilu
November 17, 2018 | Fountain Hills, AZ | Acquaintance
Great friend, always positive and full of life. Great respect for him. Rest in peace Corey!!
Denis Olson
November 17, 2018 | Auburn, WA | Classmate
Our deepest condolences to the family on your loss. Liz and I are so very sorry. Forced to say goodby brings up many emotions and memories. Though he sees death daily our loving Father is not insensitive. Feeling our pain he provides strength and comfort, and assures that the dead will live again in a new world where death pain and sorrow will be no more.....
.......... and so we wait patiently on our great God to reunite us with our loved ones that we are missing so...
November 17, 2018
We were shocked and saddened to hear the news of Corey's passing. He was a great friend to have growing up and every time one of us came back to Mt. Vernon it was so nice pleasure to get a chance to visit with him. The MV community was graced by his presence and leadership. We are sure that Mick and Mary Alice welcomed him into heaven's Tyee club and that they will all be watching the games together. Go Dawgs!
Kelly, Lisa and Cam Vivian
November 16, 2018 | Paradise Valley, AZ | Friend
Our thoughts, prayers and sincere sympathy to the Mendoza family from the Jones family. His sweet, wonderful grandfather, Everett Baker, married our sweet, wonderful grandmother Laveta Jones, and brought him, and resto of that great family in our lives. We didn't get to spend a lot of time with Corey over the years, but the few times we met him, he impressed us with the same qualities that we so admired in his grandfather - love, kindness, empathy, charity, thoughtfulness, and a wicked...
Kerri Adair
November 16, 2018 | Seattle, WA | Family
Reading everyone's comments brings tears to my eyes, we all share the same feelings about Corey, he was loved by many, myself included. In 2 hours there will be a room filled with purple, gold and parrot heads, celebrating our beloved Corey! I will be there in spirit with a coconut bra on and Jimmy Buffet on my playlist!
Judi Oakland Ruocco
November 16, 2018 | La Jolla, CA
Privileged to know him. So missed! A real class act, Corey was! Our condolences to the family & loved ones.
Ron & Tami Whiton
November 16, 2018 | Burlington, WA | Friend