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Elizabeth McCorkle Obituary
Elizabeth 'Liz' Ann McCorkle
She was preceded in death by brother-in-law, Bill Harrington of New York.
Elizabeth is survived
by her mother, Patricia McCorkle of Colorado; father, John McCorkle of California; daughter, Ashleigh Lunis of Colorado; partner, Roger Graafstra of Arlington; sister, Laura Harrington of New York; three brothers, John McCorkle, Michael McCorkle and Douglas
(Angela) McCorkle of Colorado; as well as seven nieces and nephews.
Elizabeth enjoyed riding motorcycles, cooking, and volunteering at Cascade Valley Hospital. Her pride and joy was her daughter, Ashleigh. Elizabeth was incredibly pleased to celebrate Ashleigh's birthday in Colorado, days before her passing.
The family wishes to thank the staff of Denver Hospice Center as well as the doctors and staff at Harborview for their excellent care. Also, the family would like to thank her former husband, Walter Lunis, and Rebecca Remle for assisting Ashleigh in planning and transporting Elizabeth back to Colorado. She will be deeply missed.
A memorial service will be held at a later date in Colorado.
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Memories and Condolences
for Elizabeth McCorkle
Laura
March 22, 2025
I still miss you and I know you visit in my dreams. I love you. Laura
Tom Gist
April 15, 2024
WOW! I didn't know. I knew ya when...
Laura Harrigan
March 22, 2024
I still miss you every day. Love Laura
Brad Willey
March 17, 2022
Liz you were very special to me and it was a shock finding out you had passed away. We worked together in the early 80´s at Applewood Lanes in Golden CO. I remember the car you drove an Opel and I believe it was yellow that was such a cool car. I thought of you often over the years. Where you went and how your life had gone. It was nice to read you have a daughter I´ll bet she is a wonderful person with a beautiful soul and a great smile just like I remember you had.
Laura Harrigan
March 23, 2020
I miss you so much. I know you're much happier however. Think of you often. Love always Laura
October 19, 2013
Ashleigh...your Mom did a wonderful job raising a daughter who expresses her undying love and appreciattion."Liz" was a beautiful person who deserved to be treated with respect AND kindness as she did so much with others.She was truly blessed to have a daughter like you!!All the best,a friend of your Moms'...Sandra
Ashleigh
October 19, 2013
Mommy I miss you so incredibly much. I don't think you ever realized the number of people you touched in your life. Please know that we all loved you dearly. You were an extremely unique and fun person; someone that we can all learn from.
I hope you liked your memorial. I couldn't think of a more fitting way to "remember" you. Love you always.
October 17, 2013
happy birthday gus as you know we had a service for you tonight and we miss having you here with us ,,,golee people like russ and prin where there but i guess you already know this,,,i want you to know i miss you and cant wait till i join you again in the afterlife i promise you i will help ash walt or whoever you want ....just get with me xoxoxoxoxo always brin the fin man
m
April 23, 2013
Liz – You came into this world in a hurry, being born in the hall from the labor room to the delivery room at St. Anthony's. You did things that were hard like playing the oboe rather than an easier instrument and you did well with it. Several years later, you gave us a wonderful daughter Ashleigh for all of us to love. She was your greatest joy. Your life was filled with ups and downs but you always persevered. After several career paths you became certified as an airplane propulsion and airframe mechanic – a major achievement. As your dad, this made me very proud since, as a pilot, I know what this meant. Once again though, you were in a hurry and passed on at far too young an age. I guess you didn't know that children are not supposed to leave this world before their parents. But, you beat us to the punch on this one. We are confident that you are in a higher spiritual place and free from all your pain, but Liz, you also must always know that you are loved and will be missed dearly. Sweet dreams Liz. Love, your Dad and Donna
Lisa Denning (Savajian)
April 21, 2013
Liz,
So glad we were able to re-connect after so many years. There are so many memories with you, Laura, and your entire family. You have left a Beautiful Legacy behind. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of your family.
Ashleigh Lonis
April 7, 2013
Mommy, you fought so hard for the past several years. You have been so incredibly brave and amazing. Despite everything, you always kept your amazing sense of humor and downplayed the incredible weight that was on your shoulders. I hope that I can be near as brave, strong and as amazing as you are. I'm so glad that we were able to take a final road trip together and that I was able to get you back to Colorado. I miss you so much.
April 4, 2013
Liz, We didn't get the opportunity to spend much time with you, but the times we did share in your company were enjoyable and we will miss you greatly! You seemed to be a kind person with a big heart and were taken from us far too soon.Rest in Peace...Greg & Sandra Lange
Rebecca Remle
April 2, 2013
Liz was a fighter, and an inspiration. She will always remind me to smile through the worst of adversity. I am lucky to have known her, and her wonderful family. Rest in peace Liz.
March 28, 2013
i loved my sister very much and miss her. she was always the peace maker
Laura Harrigan
March 28, 2013
Liz I miss you. No one to critique TPIR with and so much more. I'm so glad I got to see you before you left us. Please be at peace. I love you always. Love your sis Laura
Mary Hyatt
March 28, 2013
Liz was always such a delight to work with at the hospital. We loved her in the ER. She will be missed
Trinda Weston
March 28, 2013
Sweet Dreams Liz.
Trinda Weston
March 28, 2013
Liz was a very sweet person she was always willing to help anyone in need if she had the means to do so. Liz was a great volunteer at Cascade Valley Hospital she will be greatly missed. Rest in peace Liz, Trinda
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