Derek-Cornforth-Obituary

Derek Harland Cornforth

Portland, Oregon

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Portland, Oregon
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Alzheimer's Association

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Derek Harland CornforthJuly 14, 1934 - June 11, 2020 Derek Harland Cornforth died in the early morning of June 11th, 2020, at the age of 85. It was the 60th anniversary of his wedding to his wife, Rachel. Derek was born in Whitby, England to William and Mary Cornforth. He grew up during the war...

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my condolences to the cornforth family. I learned this news by surfing the internet. best regards for terry

Derek was a true influence to me when I was starting my business in the early 80's, always supportive and a truly fine human bean. I will never forget on one of our first projects together that Derek showed up in the field on a very rainy day dressed to the nines as always and slipped on his rubber boots and went work in his suite and tie. The geotechnical community will truly miss Derek.

Derek was a superb engineer and a very nice person.