James-Corliss-Obituary

James Corliss

Tigard, Oregon

06/25/1945 - 10/01/2025

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DIED
October 1, 2025
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Tigard, Oregon

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Jim Corliss was born in Tacoma, Washington, and died in Portland at OHSU hospital with family present. He graduated from Curtis High School and went on to earn a degree from Washington State University, where he was a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity. He entered the Army in 1968, serving two...

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I remember the day Jim hired me at landmark Ford. we worked together for 8 1/2 years. I"ve always had a lot of respect for Jim. I see Mick and ask how Cora is doing. So Cora, my prayers are for you and the family at this tough time.. Rex

Heartfelt sympathy to the Corliss family. You have been our good neighbors for many years and we will always remember Jim's many kindnesses.

My sympathies. I was a classmate of Jim´s at Curtis High Scool.

Cora & Family, I was a long time friend as a coworker at Ford Motor Company, a fellow dealer first with Sound Ford in Seattle then with Lincoln Mercury in Spokane & as significant a brother at Kappa Sigma Fraternity, he at Washington State & me at Rutgers & Stanford. Working with Jim at Ford in Seattle, Jim was considered & respected for his talents, brilliance & outworking performance of his peers. As a dealer, he was most highly respected for his ownership with the Presidents Award,&...

Jim will be so greatly missed. He was very supportive and an incredible mentor in my career at Landmark Ford. Always approachable and showed true concern for his employees. I feel so fortunate to have worked for him. There will always be an emptiness here without his daily presence and warm smile.

Dear Cora, Sorry to hear of your loss of Jim. What a terrific guy that was good to everyone. He was able to accomplish so much in life with you by his side. Praying for you and your family.