Don Cornwell

Don Earl Cornwell Lansing Don Earl Cornwell, age 70, passed away at home surrounded by family and friends, December 23, 2009. Don is survived by Lu, his wife of 47 years, 2 sons, David(Cindy) Cornwell of Eaton Rapids and Don (Traci)Cornwell of Bath, and his daughter Dee (Jackie)of Jackson. Don also leaves behind 6 grandchildren; Sara(David) Rahl of Lansing, Zackary Cornwell of Eaton Rapids, and Don, Brett, Amanda and John Cornwell of Bath, as well as two sisters, Bertha Platkin and Wilma Thomasson of Jackson. Don leaves some very close friends, Dick O'Dell, Maynard Williams, Marty Wierman, John Thomas and Brett Grady. Five brothers-in-law John (Ginny), Scott (Phyllis) of Lansing, Bob(Louise) of Mount Pleasant, Melvin(Connie) and Jim (Mary)Brewer of Harrison. He also leaves many nieces and nephews, who he loved dearly. Don was loved by many and will be sorely missed. His favorite hobbies included family functions, bow hunting, bowling, fishing and watching his favorite nascar driver, Mark Martin. He joined the U.S. Army after graduation and served in Germany as a member of the 82nd airborne as a master parachutist. One of the things he enjoyed the most was coaching his kids in baseball and softball and in later years watching his grandchildren particpate in extracurricular activities. Per Don's request his body has been donated to U of M for medical research. A memorial will be scheduled for a later date. Contributions may be made to St. Jude's Hospital in Don's memory.