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Patrick Corder Obituary

Patrick George Corder of Napa, CA passed away on Feb, 28, 2023 after a short illness. Pat was born in North Platt, Nebraska, on June 8, 1950 to Richard and Cecelia Corder. The family moved to CA in the early 50's and raised four sons and a daughter in Novato. They were all very involved in sports activities. Pat loved to play golf and was a surfer in his younger days and enjoyed catching a wave with his buddy's at Stinson beach. Pat was manager of major accounts at Redwood Clarklift in Rohnert Park and was western regional sales manager for Clark Enterprises of Battle Creek Michigan. Prior to that he was territory manager for Clarklift of Oakland.Pat is survived by his wife Selma and her children, Reg Leighton and Vicky Richardson, his brothers, Tom, Mike, Jon and sister Sue Corder, and their families. Donations can be made in Pats name to your favorite charity or to the Yountville Veterans Home where Pat liked to visit, raise a glass and treat the guys to a drink. Pat never met a stranger and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

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Published by Marin Independent Journal on Apr. 14, 2023.

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Bob Correa

June 16, 2023

Dear Corder Family my heart goes out to all of you, especially to Sue and Mike . Thanks for all the great times with Pat. Good times buddy you will be missed. See you on the other side

Jim Dolinsek

April 16, 2023

Selma and the entire Corder family I´m sorry to read about Pats passing. It´s been many years since I´ve seen him , I always remember him working at the grocery store in Novato close to our house and joking around with us younger guys . My deepest sympathy, may he rest in peace, Jim Dolinsek

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