David P. Corey

David P. Corey, 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 19 with his family by his side. Dave’s most prized possessions were his family whom he loved beyond words – he is survived by Jeanne, his wife of 50 years, three grown children – David, Kelly and Jill, six grandchildren – Kayla, Hannah, David, Madison, Cole and Holly, and a brother- Ron. He had a deep and devoted faith in our Lord Jesus Christ and a deep love and appreciation for our country. Services are private and at the convenience of the family. Dave liked to write poetry and among his many works were poems for each of his grandchildren. It’s appropriate that his oldest grandchildren wrote this for him and that this represents his life. Grandpa, father, husband, brother, friend He was cared for until the end To me he was Grandpa, to everyone he was one of a kind And occasionally a pain in the behind I am grateful for all his advice He was the most wise Never once was he without something to say But it was from the heart, so that made it okay He was not one to vocalize his feelings for you But somehow we all knew, there was nothing he wouldn’t do Without words you knew it was not love he lacked And he knows we all love him back He loved so great, his heart was full And with all the love we returned, his life was never dull Just remember, we are the reasons for his smiles and laughter We all know Grandma gave him his happily ever after All three of his children were his greatest pride Then his grandchildren started to arrive In addition to his wife His children and grandchildren were his life They meant more to him than anyone could perceive They were what made him feel complete He cared so much and that is why It is hard for me to say goodbye Although this is hard for you and me We must all know that he is free Free from pain Here he had nothing else left to gain He is in a place where the Steelers always win Just picture him with his big grin He will be waiting for us, next to the Golden Gate He won’t be mad we made him wait Getting to him is not a race So live your life out until the end at your own pace Live in memory of the man who we all adore Let all the good moments with him soar He went peacefully and on his own accord He belongs up there with the Lord Just as we know oceans will always have waves We can all rest easy knowing his soul is saved.

David P. Corey

August 5, 1931 - August 19, 2017