Eric David Cornell
1932-2019
Born on February 28, 1932 in Cleveland, Ohio. Graduated from Cleveland Heights High School and then from Case Institute of Technology with a degree in metallurgical engineering. He worked for US Filter until entering the brokerage business with Underwood Neuhaus in the late 60's. Eric loved golf and traveled the globe competing and enjoying the game; he was a member of the Champions Golf Club from 1966 to 2014. He also loved music and was a founding member and player (French horn) of the Houston Civic Symphony. He is survived by his wife Jan, son Dave (wife Debbie), son Chris (wife Glenda), son Brian (wife Lisa), and daughter Kathy and grandchildren Matt, Andrew, Melissa, Elizabeth, Max, Lauren, Adam and Jennie. A celebration of Eric's life will be held at Klein Funeral Home, 16131 Champion Forest Drive on March 16 from 3-6pm. In lieu of flowers please give to the charity of your choice.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Feb. 24, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Eric Cornell

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8 Entries

Jeff Shervey

May 21, 2019

Mr. Cornell was a very special person in both of my parents lives as well as mine. He might have been a PGA touring pro had he wanted to be. God speed Mr. Cornell and thoughts and prayers to Mrs. Cornell, Dave, Chris, Brian and Kathy.

walter canan

March 28, 2019

Eric I miss you. We coached little league baseball together, We played tennis. What a super guy, A lot of good memories. also touch football with kids and you broke a leg,

Jim Sirois

March 19, 2019

Jan, Eric was a great golfing friend while all of us enjoyed the Waterwood club/coarse and I have lots of fond memories from the MGA tournaments, club parties, get togethers at various houses. He was a very sharp guy, very good serious athlete/golfer and really a grinder on the course. I intended to get to the Memorial service but family issues at Waterwood, we're selling the place after all these years, made it impossible. I do remember talking to Eric some years ago after he had some type of serious health issue and he sounded very positive about the outcome and apparently he's had lots of additional years with you and the family. I hope you are doing as well as can be expected after this tough loss and I know your family are taking good care of you. Jim and Alice Sirois

Robert Saber

March 12, 2019

Dear Jan,

A wonderful, decent, talented and unforgettable man has left us. You know that so much better than any of us. I enjoyed Erics friendship at Case while we were undergrads together. And then for decades with him as my broker. It did not stop there. We would span the miles between Ohio, Texas and California when I came to visit you in Houston and Eric made his nearly annual trip to the California desert to play expertly in golf tournaments. We always got together for dinner on those occasions.

Our phone conversations became shorter and they stopped entirely a couple of years ago. I could no longer reach the phone number I had for you both. This was a familiar and dreaded pattern I had seen before when friends and relatives succumbed to the ills of advancing age. Unfortunately, I was not in Texas where I might have personally inquired around and discovered what was actually happening. All that is behind us now, and I am fortunate to be able to remember Eric as his vital self.

My heart goes out to you as you cope with Erics physical absence. I hope your children and your loving memories of Eric sustain you every day from now on. He remains in my thoughts every day, too.

Your friend and Erics,

Bob Saber
Case Class of 1953

Scott, Karen, & Lauren Mainard

March 6, 2019

To Jan, Dave, Chris, Brian, Kathy, and families:

We are very sorry to have learned of your loss. Eric was a great friend to my parents and our family, and is a large loss for us as well. We are thinking of you all, as he will be dearly missed.

A. L.

February 24, 2019

May the family be comforted by Jesus' promise of seeing your dear loved one again. John 6:40.

February 24, 2019

Losing a loved one is never easy, but our loving god promises to give the strength and courage you'll need to endure, and to cope with the pain of your loss. He also promises to hold your hand every step of the way. (Isaiah 40:29, 41:10, 13)

February 21, 2019

My deepest condolences to the family. It's very hard to lose a love one, however may God give you peace, hope and comfort during this most difficult time. Romans 15:13

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