Corinne P. Nelson

Corinne P. NELSON March 12 1985 ~ September 3, 2011 Cory was born & raised in Seattle and graduated from Shorewood High. She died of natural causes in her home. Cory was larger than life and approached each day with gusto. In 2004 she got her own apartment in Shoreline with supported living services from Banchero Friends Services. Cory excelled at government/ self advocacy. With the ARC of Washington she lobbied on legislation & funding for disability services. Cory was instrumental in changing laws and promoting rights for people with developmental disabilities, she was especially proud of a bill that ensures people the right to vote even if they have a legal guardian. She participated / volunteered in Shoreline politics and elections and never missed walking in the parade. Cory played in Special Olympics softball, swimming, and basketball and recently practiced Karate. Cory loved drama and played the snake in a production of 'The Little Prince' performed at the Jewel Box Theatre. She volunteered as assistant counselor at Camp Long for campers with developmental disabilities. Cory was a legendary gift giver and never missed an occasion to give thanks. She was a force to be reckoned with and will be greatly missed. Cory is survived by her grandparents, aunt, uncles and many others who she had made her family over the years.A memorial celebration will be held on September 25th at 3:00p.m. at Seattle Congregational Church 15518 27th NE Shoreline WA 98155. Remembrances can be made to the ARC of King County www.arcofkingcounty.org/donate or Banchero Friends Services www.banchero.org.