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Corrine W. Nelson

Portland, Oregon

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Corrine W. NelsonDec. 13, 1920 - Sept. 29, 2018 Corrine moved from North Dakota to Reedsport, Ore., when she was 13. After graduating valedictorian of her high school, she became a journalism major at the University of Oregon, putting herself through college as her father and mother were...

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I was a Lyle and Corrine Nelson Fellow at Stanford University from 2004-05 and I am forever grateful for the opportunity and wonderful experience.

I am so sad to learn her passing away. I am so sorry that I learned it just now when I was about to send her a Chinese New Year greeting. She was a wonderful and kind person.

I remember your mother as kind, welcoming, gracious, understanding, solid in her support of those who suffered injustice. Corrine's positive presence, her sweet laughter, gentle smile and loving care remain in my memory. And she was so grateful for, and proud of you, her daughters and family. Earth has lost an angel and heaven has gained a saint.

Fondly,
Evelyn Gerardo Challis

A wonderful feisty independent and consistently positive and gregarious woman. My privilege to have known her. With love to Gayle and Lee from Jenny Daisley

To dear Gayle & Lee. Our sincerest condolence. s for the loss of a very special Mom. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you. Ann and family

Love you.