Judy Carol Corder Gearhart Teacher March 5, 1943 December 15, 2016
Judy Carol (Riley) Corder, age 73, of Gearhart, Oregon passed away peacefully in her home on December 15 after a 9 year battle with breast cancer, which had metastasized throughout her bones. Judy was born on March 5, 1943 in Valley, CA to Elwood and Alfreda Riley. Judy graduated from Sacramento State University in 1964 with a Bachelor's Degree in Education. Judy also graduated from The University of Portland in 1978 with her Master's Degree in Education and had a passion for teaching the young for 35 years. Judy is survived by her husband Howard Corder, daughter Tracey Lester of Elk Grove, CA, Son-In-Law Dewayne Lester, Grandson Darius Lester (13), Granddaughter Chloe Lester (9), Sherry Gray her cousin, her best friend Patty Potter and family, many friends, and her beloved 7 year old Golden Retriever Sammy. She is preceded by her only sister Patricia Brinker. Judy had a love of reading, and enjoyed traveling. The past 13 years she has traveled with her daughters family to Sunriver, OR every summer, and Puerto Vallarta to spend Thanksgiving week with family. Judy and Howard enjoyed North Coast Family Fellowship and were both on the hospitality team until she could no longer help. In Lieu of flowers, Judy would like any donations to please be made out to the American Cancer Society, or the local Humane Society. Thank you for visiting www.hughes-ransom.com to share memories and sign the guest book.
Funeral Home:
Hughes-Ransom Mortuary Astoria
576 12th St
Astoria, OR 97103