Obituary of Robert B. Cornell

Bob was born Oct. 27, 1943 in Tacoma, WA to the late Edgar S. and Lillian C. (Anderson) Cornell and passed away Oct. 11, 2007. He was preceded in death also by his sisters Shirley Cornell and Elaine Jewett. Survivors include his wife, Margo, Tacoma, brothers James (Evilyn) Cornell, Canada, Duane (Joyce) Cornell, Rochester, sister Colleen Cornell, Tacoma, son Christopher Cornell, Tacoma, daughter Jennipher Palo and many nieces, nephews and grandchildren. Bob lived in Tacoma most of his life. He graduated from Wilson High School as part of its first full graduating class in 1961. After high school he served in the U.S. Army as an intelligence analyst. His working years were spent as a car salesman and even got into RV sales later in life, enjoying that immensely as he loved to see people happy and fulfilling their dreams. Bob was a very spiritual person and had a special gift that he shared with others, which brought peace to so many. His greatest achievement and the part of his life he was most proud of was his sobriety of 27 years. His sobriety birthday is in January. Bob was a gentle and loving man who touched many lives and he will be missed so very much by all who knew him. A celebration of Bob’s life and potluck will be held 11/04/07 at the 1st Congregational Church, 219 J St. (Division & J St.) Tacoma at 2pm.