Corinne Reif

I was always in a quandary as to how I introduce Corinne to others. I could elaborate on the" second- cousin- once- removed-on-my-father's- side- by- marriage" bit, but really our true relationship was one of deep friendship. In fact ,Corinne was my best friend. she was always so busy and consumed with going and doing and connecting with people and all this,[her world] she shared with me . When I moved to Boston three years ago, I knew our friendship would continue the same as always,...

I did not know Corinne well but had the privilege of playing bridge with her in April at Bridge Haven. I always knew that she was kind but did not experience her good humor until that night. More than once she made those at the table laugh will a self- effacing genuineness. I had no idea that she was ill and her zest for fun at the bridge table must have come from her zest for life in general. Truly a sweet and gentle soul, the bridge community in Saint Louis will miss her very much. May...

Corinne and Irwin were two extraordinary influences on my life! My mother (and later, my sister) began working for her at the Clayton Library and then Mid-County. My Mom was a single working mother when most were married and staying at home. Corinne was light years ahead in supporting her people, making the library a family-friendly place to work, and inspiring a love for reading and public service. She was funny, no-nonsense, tough and tender at the same time. Irwin was always the...

I had the great honor to work with Corinne from 1972-1978. She was a great boss, a funny and wonderful person who would do anything to help you. Truly a very caring and nice person. Thank God I had such a person in my life.

Corinne was indeed a grande dame of the library! She was always out-spoken and always entertaining. We have missed her and will never find another like her.

I had the pleasure of playing with Corinne, visiting with her, and sharing many a laugh. I called her about a week ago and we were able to
share about 5 or 6 minutes together. I will miss Corinne, and i offer my deepest sympathies. She was a wonderful lady.

Your mother was a remarkable woman...always cheerful and upbeat. I am very sorry for your loss. She will be greatly missed.

I will miss your mom. Sometimes I would drive her and Honore to Bridge Haven to play in an evening game. She would say she didn't know how to play bridge, but then would come in with a high score and show us all that she really knew what was going on. Sly one. I will miss her.

Your mom loved to play bridge. The few times I played with her I admired that she loved to play because she said it exercised her mind. For her, the results were secondary to having fun and keeping her mind active. We, from tne bridge world, will miss Corinne.