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Samuel Corbin Obituary
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CORBIN, Samuel L. "Corby" Sam passed away at his home in Mukilteo, Washington on October 6, 2010. He was born in Springfield, Ohio in October of 1941. He was the only child of Dr. Samuel L. Corbin and Mrs. Inez Corbin both of whom preceded him in death. Sam joined the Seattle Fire Department when he was almost 41 years old and reveled in the distinction of being the oldest fire recruit ever hired. He retired due to his illness in December 2009. Janice, his wife of 31+ years was by his side throughout his rigorous battle with liver cancer, and when he passed away. Sam is survived by three children, a daughter - Lashell Woodson, and two sons, Carlton and Virgil and a number of grandchildren. Friends may leave a message or sign the guest book posted on the Evergreen Washelli website - www.washelli.com, click on guest book.
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November 9, 2010
Janice, it was wonderful to bump into you last Friday at lunch and I was so very sorry to hear about your husband Sam's passing. May the love and life you shared with Sam help you with this new chapter in your life. All the best, Cheryl Brush
Nancy McPherson
November 4, 2010
What a sweet testament to Sam's life. Thank you for sharing these memories.
October 27, 2010
Thank you, Mr. Corbin for all your teaching and knowledge of fire and life safety, you helped me become a better technician and inspector.
Your friendship will be missed.
Gerald Sykes (Bonney Lake,WA)
Mike Webster
October 10, 2010
To the Family.May God bless you all and keep you safe.Corby will be missed .He was a wonderful man,and my pleasure to know him.He always had me laughin.You have my deepest sympathy. Mike Webster.Fontana,ca.
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October 10, 2010
Janice, Sam was a wonderful man and will be missed......You will be in my thoughts and prayers.......Chris Nelson
Jerry Curry
October 10, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Madell Oats Warfield
October 9, 2010
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dorothy (Mom) Corbin-Reynolds
October 9, 2010
To LaShell,Sonya,Carlton,Virgil and all the grandchildren and family in Ohio, God has plucked another beautiful flower for his garden. Stay strong for your Dad, He was a rock. I will be praying for you all and God Bless each one of you.
Dorothy(Dottie) Corbin-Reynolds
October 9, 2010
Janice: You have my deepest sympathy: I know Corby will be missed by all who knew him. He always had a smile on his face thru it all. As he would say"It is what it is"
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