Evelyn B Corson

Age 80 of Elmira, NY. Passed away very unexpectedly Thursday, April 30th, 2009 at Elcor Health Services. Evelyn was born in Farmington, PA July 13th, 1928. She was the daughter of the late John and Florence Colegrove Bachert.Evelyn is survived by her daughter and son in law: Kandy (Bill) Camp of Big Pond, PA; Son and daughter in law: Richie (Linda) Corson of Elmira, NY; Daughter and fiancé: Kittyrn Corson (Tim Richards) of Elmira, NY. Grandchildren: Brett, Bryan, Bart, Michelle, Clyde. Great grandchildren: Candace, Ryan, Camille, Holden, Michaela, Rachel. Evelyn is also dearly missed by her sister Elaine Perron of WA; her sister in law: Phyllis Bachert of IN and several nieces and nephews. Evelyn was predeceased by her husband, whom she dearly missed Edwin F. Corson and several loving brothers and sisters. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY Tuesday, May 5th, 2009 from 3:00PM to 7:00PM. Funeral and committal services will be held at the conclusion of the calling hours at 7:00PM. Lay pastor John Knapp will officiate. Interment will take place in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park at the convenience of the family.Evelyn will be remembered best for her love of dancing, her happy smile, and red lipstick. It had to be red. The beautiful garden she grew, her wonderful cooking, and prideful housekeeping.She was very involved with her membership in the Lake Street Presbyterian Church, where she was a deaconess and member of the Ladies Circle. Evelyn was a lifetime member of the V.F.W. Post#901 of Elmira, NY. She worked for the Remington Rand Co. for over 20 years of dedicated service and retired from Trayer Products after 20 years. Those wishing please make memorials in Evelyn B. Corson's name to the Alzheimer's Foundation, 322 8th Avenue, New York, New York 10001 or to the Lake Street Presbyterian Church, 300 Lake Street, Elmira, NY 14901.