Patrick Ross Corn

Patrick R. Corn was born January 23, 1953, to Ross C. Corn and Virgina Ocamica Corn at Caldwell Memorial Hospital in Caldwell, Idaho.  He passed away following a brief illness at Sacred Heart Medical Center, Spokane, Washington on May 13, 2025.

Patrick attended elementary schools in Marsing, Idaho and Ontario, Oregon. He graduated from Adrian High School in 1971.  He went on to graduate from Gonzaga University and later completed a master's degree in education at Eastern Oregon university.

Following graduation from Gonzaga, Pat was the junior member of Corn and Corn Construction for many years. He taught Construction Trades at SRCI Ontario and later taught in the Ontario School District.  He loved working in the Adrian Elementary School library and finally driving a bus there.

Pat loved children, the outdoors, author Mark Twain, classic literature, family, friends, and pets.  He was keenly interested in politics and was deeply and sincerely committed to his faith.  He was an active member of St. Bridget's Catholic Church.

Patrick had a hilarious sense of humor and a knack for turning ordinary activities into an escapade.

Patrick was preceded in death by his parents Ross and Virginia Corn.  He is survived by his sister Teresa Ballard (Ross) and their children, Marie Ballard, Ross Ballard, and Richard Ballard along with his dear great nieces and nephews Lucia, Ross, Elise, Emma, and Gavin, as well as his pet cat Jim.

The family would like to thank his friends and coffee mates for their daily friendship.

Funeral Services for Patrick will be held May 30, 2025, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Vale, Oregon at 10:00a.m.  All are invited to attend and to bring a funny story or anecdote to share.