Duane Everett Cornell

Born in Bismarck North Dakota May 19, 1934, to Lillian(Anderson) Cornell and Edgar S Cornell. Presided in death by his parents and a brother Robert Cornell, 2 sisters Elaine Jewett, and Shirley Clemens. Also presided in death by 2 sons Noel E Poundstone and Edgar S Cornell, and 2 grandsons Dallas Hudie and Michael Ellenberger, and also great granddaughter Emelyn R Howell. Moved to Tacoma WA at about age 7. Graduated from Stadium High School class of 1952. Joined Marine Corps soon after graduation. In 1956 was released with honorable discharge. Started college at college of Puget Sound (known as UPS now). Met and married the love of his life D. Joyce Curtice. Together they raised 5 children. Duane went to work for airlines for a few years. Then he got his job with Federal Aviation Administration as a radar tech. He traveled with his job in California and Washington. In 1969 he moved back to Pacific Northwest. He worked for McCord air field when they first arrived from California. He then went to work at SeaTac airport, later becoming Radar chief. In 1989 Duane retired and moved with his wife to Rochester WA where they had some land and horses. Duane became very involved in Hanes and tugs, helping run Tenino Museum, joined the Sons of Norway. Participated in multiple parades. They joined Centralia Community Church of God in Centralia. He did a lot volunteer work at the church. They loved their life in Centralia area. Then in 2013 there was a need to be nearer to their children in Tacoma. He is left by his wife of almost 58 years D. Joyce Cornell. 3 daughters Beverly J Carroll (Tom), Sandi J Poundstone, Duanna J Howell (Randy) and 9 grandchildren Corey Poundstone , James Ellenberger, Nicole Phillips, Jeff Ashlock, Amanda Johnston, Shannon Howell, and Justin Howell. He has 20 great grandchildren living. His graveside service is Tuesday December 22, 2015 at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent. Memorial will be held January 16, 2016 at 1100 AM at Centralia Community Church of God, Centralia WA.