In memory of

Columbus B. Courson

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April 18, 2020

Corkey was wonderful mentor and inspiration to all of us that taught at Cerro Villa Junior High School . I think of him often .
Stephanie cunningham

March 30, 2010

R.I.P. Jim

Wendy Meade

July 21, 2008

I just want to extend my deepest sympathies in this time of great loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Senior Night, Cal Basketball 2002

May 21, 2008

Cal Men's Basketball Senior Night 2002

May 21, 2008

Bill and Helen Cornett

May 21, 2008

Please accept our deepest sympathies. We remember Corkey and Penny with fond memories not only from Villa Park Elementary, Serrano and Cerro Villa but from all the good times we had together. His memory will stay with us forever.

Karen Thornton

May 13, 2008

As a first year teacher, it was a privelege to start my career at C.V. under Mr. Courson. He was kind and made our school and faculty a "family" where we had a lot of fun and were inspired to make our school the best in the district. I am sure his real family has many wonderful memories, too.

ertuvan kanatsiz

May 13, 2008

Great principal and a good friend.
Our deepest sympathy to Penny and the family
E.K & T.K Kanatsiz

stephanie cunningham

May 13, 2008

Dear Courson family.
I had the honor of working for Mr. Courson during his years as principal at Cerro Villa Jr. High school in Orange . I was there the year he opened the school and made the faculty feel like "family" He was a great inspiration to us all .
He will be missed.
Stephanie and John Cunningham

Dale J.

May 10, 2008

Just wanted to say sorry to Corky's family for his passing. May he rest in peace.

Yours,

-#1 Jim Morrison/Doors fan, Dale

Corky Courson and Robby Krieger of The Doors

Whitewingdove from Indian Summer Jim & Pamela Morrison Board

May 5, 2008

With great sadness, my sympathies to the Courson family. I heard the news of Corky Courson's passing and was both shocked and sadden. I did not know Corky personally but I do know he was Pamela Courson Morrison's father and he was a wonderful father and husband.

My thoughts and prayers to his wife Penny and his daughter Judy.

Tamar & Steve Handelman

May 3, 2008

Corky was Courtly. A true gentleman, with a twinkle in his eye and a smile for all. Don't find many like him anymore, sad to say!
What a blessing! A life well lived, remembered with love.

Pamela Fehn

May 2, 2008

deepest sympathies for you all!

Gaby Melgarejo

May 1, 2008

Lucky for the ones there were able to get to know him....Lot of Love and Respect!!!!
Go Bears!!!

Eva and Kitch Wilson

May 1, 2008

Such a great father you had, Judith. Will always remember him in a beautiful red sweater (with a tie of course) at a x-mas event in town, so handsome and chevaleresque...

Lissa Forehan

April 30, 2008

Corky's beautiful, warm, caring heart and sense of humor will be forever remembered by those of us whose lives he's touched. His legacy at Cal will live on through Ryan and Tashaan and his kindness and love will live on through his family, Emily, James and Judith. Corky's strong character and commitment is refected in his beloved wife, Penny, who has been by his side for 69 years. May he rest in peace and may we all truly appreciate the many gifts that he's left us.

Frank Lisciandro

April 30, 2008

I worked with Corky in the years after he left Orange County. I had the good fortune to become his friend. He was truly a fine man with a big heart and inquiring mind. He will be missed and remembered.

Bob Brubaker

April 29, 2008

May the lord be with you and all your family.

Bob Brubaker class of 52

Dean & Georgia Gastouniotis

April 28, 2008

It was wonderful knowing Corky. My Sympathy's to the family and May His Memory be Eternal.

Russ Heman

April 27, 2008

We are sorry to hear of "Corkys" passing. He was a large part of our life at Orange High. Russ and Joy Heman '51 and '54

Don Bedard

April 27, 2008

How sad it is to hear of Corky's passing. I worked side by side with him as a counselor at Orange High School. He was a wonderful guy! I also got to know his family, who were very friendly to me as a neophyte teacher. I send my deepest sympathy.

Emily Burton

April 27, 2008

Go Bears!

Go Bears!

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Gloria Devore[pendergraft]

April 26, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Louis Alvarez

April 25, 2008

Corky and I were among seven jr. high school principals in Orange. He led the way for us and provided an example that we admired. He was a leader who served with sincerity and integrity.

Kay Anderson

April 24, 2008

A good man and a great life. My deepest sympathy to his family.

Kay Bratsch-Anderson '55

Morrell ( Mo.) Fitch

April 24, 2008

Dear Familie,
I really respected Corky in school.
Class of 55. he was a great guy and a great coach and Councilor.

Arla and Bill Barron

April 24, 2008

Corky was a wonderful role model to so many young students.
We knew him as a magnificent teacher and coach when we attended O.U.H.S. in the early 1950's.
Arla even baby sat their two young daughters from time to time.
May God bless Corky and his family.
Arla Hailey O.U.H.S. Class of '53
Bill Barron O.U.H.S. Class of '52

Phill Nickel

April 24, 2008

Mr. Courson was my junior high principal. I wish the best for his family and friends.

Paul & Lois Mitchell

April 24, 2008

Corky was a great friend. But he was an even greater role model and inspiration to the young people at Orange High School who were fortunate enough to have him as a teacher or coach. God bless him and his loving family.

John Ikerd

April 24, 2008

I have many fond memories of working with Corky in the Orange School District while we were both junior high school principals. Best wishes to the family.

Norman Blansett

April 24, 2008

Corkey was an asset to the faculty at Orange High School. I believe he was also a USN Reserve Commander and helicopter pilot after WW2.

May he rest in eternal peace.

Corkey was a favorite " Wrestling" coach at Orange High School.

Norman Blansett

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