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Mr Cordry Monte Vista 1970
Carrie Barrett (Ord)
April 29, 2013
Karen Knox
April 26, 2013
He was a great, cheerful guy! This picture is exactly how I remember him. Class of '78
Cheryl Bulat (Chott)
April 22, 2013
He was a wonderful person, always empathetic and positive anytime anybody needed him as a counselor. I knew him as "coeur de roi", always making jokes in the office at Monte Vista High School. Just remembering him puts a smile on my face.
April 18, 2013
i liked mr. cordry. he was my senior class counselor at monte vista (66), he was forever positive and influenced me toward college. over the the years i would make a point of visiting him at el cajon library.
he will be missed.
bob sandoval
Linda Hill - George
April 18, 2013
such an admirable man,always smiling and a positive part of all the lives he touched. It was so good to see him at our 40th yr. class reunion and to see him join in opn the fun. He will be missed by so many who had the pleasure of being influenced by him.
Gail Wilson-Guth '52
April 18, 2013
My sincere condolences to the family of Bob Cordry. I shall forever remember his upbeat character and happy can-do attitude. He was such a motivator and inspiration of all of us in Student Government and all who attended Grossmont. What a gift he gave to all of us.
Victor Messina
April 15, 2013
My first re-collection of Mr. Cordry was in the early 60'S where he work part-time at Howard's men clothes in El Cajon on main st. El Cajon, my brother's and I would buy our Pendleton jacket's,Bob help me buy my first one! Robert Weston and I would run into Mr. Cordry for the next 50 year's, he always had a story to tell with that big beautiful smile! At time's Robert Weston and I would go and visit him in the late 90's, his garden of roses were unbelieveable in size and color! This is one teacher who touch many lives in the East County area who will be truly miss for being him self. God Bless
Kathi Bakin
April 13, 2013
Mr. Cordry was my World History teacher. I will never forget the rhyming assignment for major dates in history: In 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue... He was fun, dedicated, and his enthusiasm was infectious!
Dave Newton
April 12, 2013
Bob Cordry was one of the great, unforgettable teachers of our lives. We celebrate his long life and the many whose lives he enriched. Dave Newton, Barbara Bond Newton, GHS '56
Liz Edwards Ruhrup
April 11, 2013
Mr. Cordry was my civics teacher at ECVHS in 1956. He then was a teacher for my son and daughter in the 70's. We speak of him often and remember him for his enthusiasm and ability to teach and reach all his students. We will long remember him.
Yvonne Paris
April 11, 2013
Forever in our hearts and minds. ECVHS "First With Four" Class of 1959.
April 10, 2013
I could not have made it through Monte Vista '75 without Mr Cordry...I spent more time in his office, pouring out my heart to him than I want to admit. He was always there for me! I will never forget him or his love for all his students. Who he was is who I try to be now that I am the mom and grandma.Thank you Mr Cordry for teaching me such important life lessons...God Bless, Lynn White Howard
Carol and Glen Bohnsack
April 10, 2013
The Cordry's were good neighbors for many years. My Dad enjoyed chatting with Bob during his walks and Bob's roses were truly amazing.
April 10, 2013
Bob Cordry kept the spirit of GUHS and ECVHS through all these years. We remember many life lessons.
King Povenmire ECVHS 56.
MARIBETH Walsh Bostick
April 10, 2013
I am saddened to learn of Mr. Cordry's passing! I graduated from Monte Vista in 1975 and he was our Class Advisor. "LXXV Let it Be". Mr Cordry attended our 20 year reunion and was still the vibrant cheerful individual I remembered. My prayers go out to his family and friends, but know that he left an indelible impression on all those he touched!
Maribeth Walsh Bostick
Class of 75'
Shona Canfield Barrick
April 10, 2013
Uncle Bob:
Love and miss you always.
Linda (Bright) Ivy
April 10, 2013
So sorry to hear this. Mr. Cordry was my high school counselor. He had come back to Monte Vista (where I work) on a volunteer basis.I missed him when he quit showing up, called to check on him.He had the same sense of humor in his later years as he did when I was in high school.
Dan and Lolita Haas
April 10, 2013
We lived in Mr. Cordry's neighborhood, I met him when he was out walking. We would see him almost everyday. He was my husbands teacher in 1962. If he wasn't out walking, we would see him working in his yard. We enjoyed his flowers and rock formations. My Dad and I would take my Mother out for walks in her wheelchair, we would often see Mr. Cordry in his yard with his caregiver. We would stop to visit. He will be missed! My Mom passed away Feb. 6, we know what "loss" feels like. May you feel God's comforting arms around you too!
April 9, 2013
I was an office assistant in the Monte Vista High School Counseling Department in my senior year in 1973-74 and remember Mr Cordry as one of the most popular counselors at the school. He always had time for everyone and he made each and everyone of us feel special. His office was always full of his student fan club. What a great guy. He will be missed. My prayers are with his family.
Barbara Gray Hudson
April 9, 2013
R.I.P. Mr .Cordry.
Kirk Peterson '72
April cass
April 9, 2013
I remember Mr.Cordry at Monte Vista 1970-74.Although I didnt much dealings with him,he could be seen around the campus interacting with students all the time.Always happy and good natured.You were a great person.
April 9, 2013
I started at GUHS in '48 as did "Mr Cordry." He was the first teacher that made me feel more than just a good student. Even my brother remembers my talking about him. And Chuck worked with him later on. Mr Cordry did make a difference.
Marilyn Engberg Dickson Class of 52
April 9, 2013
Bob Cordry fills a special place in the memories of so many of us of the class of '56, El Cajon and Grossmont High Schools. So grateful he could be with us for so many reunions.
Zan Harbs Fink, Class of '56 Reunion Committee.
April 9, 2013
Our Sympathy to Mr. Cordry's Family.
He was a wonderful teacher , counselor and good friend. At one of our Class Reunions he was voted the youngest looking. From Grossmont-Helix class of 1952 to Monte Vista Class if 1975 he had a lot of friends.
THANK YOU MR. CORDRY. Marilyn (Spence) Vinson and the Grossmont/Helix Class of '52 Reunion Committee.
Carrie Barrett (Ord)
April 9, 2013
Boy I can still see that smile in my mind's eye. He used to always say,"They had to carry Carrie to the ferry, cuz Carrie couldn't carry anymore." As a teenager I thought it was annoying but as an adult I've told the story quite a few times remembering how much fun we had. LXX is REX Mr C. It was then and it always will be for the Monte Vista class of '70! RIP Bob.
April 8, 2013
at 60th class reunion last summer it seemed wrong that he was not there. Bonnie Steiger Felkins Helix 52
Yvonne Paris
April 8, 2013
Mr. Cordry: Thank you for always magically appearing at all of our reunions - you were always the talk of the crowd and you will be sorely missed by everyone. Bless your family in this difficult time and Bless you for always being "YOU"! We love you
Paula Thompson McNaughton
April 8, 2013
Mr. Cordry was a beloved counselor when I was at Monte Vista H.S. He always had a smile on his face and offered words of wisdom with ease. I remember him with fondness. May he rest in peace.
Larry Fletcher
April 8, 2013
To the Family of Bob as we knew him, our favorite at Grossmont High School 1955 graduating Class, we loved you, respected you and appreciated you.
Bill Baker
April 8, 2013
Bob Cordry will be remembered by every student he touched at Grossmont and El Cajon Valley High Schools. In my case, when my family moved away from El Cajon, he took our dog, a beagle named Wag, in and cared for her until my family returned a year or so later. That dog eventually "raised" our son. Cordry always managed to get to get to our reunions. We are all saddened. Bill Baker, ECVHS Class of 1958
Donna Walters
April 8, 2013
To the family of Bob Cordry...thank you so very much, for sharing him with all of the students who were fortunate enough to be in one of his classes. What a delightful gentleman indeed...with an incredible smile. I graduated from El Cajon Valley High School in 1964, and Mr. Cordry encouraged me to continue my creative writing, which I did, and became a published poet. What an inspiration he was to all of us. Mr. Cordry was a very special individual, who will be missed by all who knew him. Please know that I am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Cindy
April 8, 2013
My neighbor for 14 years. He taught me everything I know about rose bushes. Allot of great memories of shooting hoops in our driveway and saturday night dinner and a movie at our house. Good ol Bob is gonna be missed!
April 8, 2013
Mr Cordry was our senior class advisor at El Cajon Valley HS. What a great guy. He always tried to make our class reunions. My sympathies and prayers go out to his family at this time of loss.
Ron Paris, La Mesa ECVHS '57
Valerie (Cordell) McKay
April 8, 2013
He was an amazing teacher...I went to El Cajon High from 1960 to 1964 and he was my favorite teacher.
Joyce Wood Wheeler
April 8, 2013
Mr. Cordry was just so happy and friendly which was a help for the first few months of a freshman's High School life at Grossmont back in 1948. What a joy to see him at our 45th and maybe even 50th class reunions!
April 8, 2013
Fond memories of GUHS...Class of '52.. You always came to our reunions. Kay Hartsell Adams
George Cretton
April 8, 2013
There is not enough space to tell all the stories we could tell about Bob.
Let me just say, however, how much I was saddened to read about "Bob's" passing today. I met him as a student at ECVHS, graduating in 1959. He was our ASB advisor and teacher. For some of us he was a lifetime friend long after graduation. He was always cheerful, full of "the gab," as you say, a natty dresser and he loved people. No one, I mean no one who ever met Bob will forget his laugh. He loved his family and often referred to them in our class discussions.
Sometimes we are lucky enough in life to know a person like Bob. He made an impression on us, and for those of us who loved Bob for the wonderful person he was, he left "footprints on our hearts."
For his family, may I say how sorry I am for your loss.
Tad Geiger
April 8, 2013
My name is Tad Geiger. My sincere condolences to the family. My prayers are with you.
I was one of Bob's first students at Grossmont. He was my favorite teacher and we remained friends in El Cajon for many years until I moved away. I also bought lots of clothes from him at Elms, where he worked part time.
I had never heard of anyone else named Tad until Tad Cordry was born & I got to hold him in my arms when he was a baby. I'd love to hear from him now - (619) 838-3497 .
Charles Engberg
April 8, 2013
Bob was my U.S. History teacher and ASB advisor at Grossmont High School 1953-1954. He influenced me in many ways. I was only one of the many lives he positively affected. Thank you Bob..
Mike Johnson
April 8, 2013
A favorite and inspirational teacher. Very positive influence in my life.
Mike Johnson Class of 1960
April 8, 2013
He was our cheerleader for our class...Monte Vista 1970...LXX is Rex, but really should read LXX is Mr Cordry! You will so be missed.
Marsha(Honey)Powell
Peg Scott (Mustol)
April 8, 2013
Mr. Cordry was my high school counselor. I appreciate so many things about Mr. Cordry, but one memory that stands out is when he introduced me to "The Prophet". I still love the wisdom and poetry of this little volume, as does my daughter, whom I passed along a recommend to when she was a teenager, just as Mr. Cordry had done for me so many years ago.
George Zay
April 8, 2013
Being a student of his at El Cajon High in 1961, I'd have fond memories of being in his class. I give him credit to influencing my life during the later years. RIP Mr. Cordry....
Trish Huffman
April 8, 2013
I remember Mr. Cordry fondly at Monte Vista in the mid 70's as the counselor who always had a smile and seemed to be in a good mood. He made us laugh! My friends and I always enjoyed talking to him. We graduated in 1974 and my memory of him is etched in my brain. About 10 years ago when my kids were attending the preschool down at the El Cajon Methodist Church, I was walking around the block and I was very surprised to see Mr. Cordry doing the same thing. I can picture him with a walking stick. He had the same contagious smile and carefree attitude. Of course, we exchanged some words and I asked if he remembered me and I think he did. He always seemed genuine in his interest in the kids so I believed him. I will forever remember his kindness and smile!
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