I will always remember Corrine's smile and inquisitiveness, but most of all her faithfulness!  We lived a few blocks from Blackwell's in the 1960's at Lakeside, Ca., so got to know and love them.  Mom and Dad valued their friendship for the rest of their life.  Every now and then Mom would tell me, "Corrine called!", and then give me an update.  They enjoyed their visits Ray and Corrine made to Mo.  It was so special for 
my family to have them overnight in '08 here in Iowa!
Our sympathy and love to Ray, Laura, Mona, Brian, Eddie and families---Henry and Libby Weeda

We don’t think of Corrine without thinking of Ray and the wonderful marriage team they became.  We appreciate so much their example of working together for the sake of the Kingdom.  Our thoughts and prayers continue to go your way, Ray.  Thanks for your sweet quiet influence seen and felt in your marriage.  May these memories also be a source of encouragement to  you in the days ahead.

I have lost a treasure, but thankful that she is now safely in the care of the God she loved. 

During the summers, some of my favorite memories are playing games with Grandpa, and Grandma would have me organize things.  I’d check expiration dates on food in the refrigerator (and look for mold), canned goods, and spices, and report the process to Grandma for final approval.  Grandma really like jello.  Over the summer, we would bring dinner, and one time Grammy forgot to make jello, and Grandma asked, “Where’s the jello?”  One time I was dressed-up in an orange, teal and white print dress, and Grandma told me she did not like the color orange.  Grandma always said what she thought.  I will really miss her!  Emily 

I fondly remember Corrine's visits back to Missouri when she would visit Uncle Ralph and Aunt Opal.   There was always an excitement in the air when she was there.. Her smile was infectious as you can see in about every picture of her.   She has a smile in all of them. She truly was very loving and caring and will be missed by all who knew her.   The world has lost a very special person. 

Our Mother:  We loved our Mother.  She took motherhood seriously.  She kept us neat and clean, well fed, and as small children - made us behave.  She loved to cook, and taught us how to cook.  We have many memories of making cookies, and helping serve meals to our friends.  

Through life she learned that the yoke of Jesus was easy and His burden was light, and she found rest for her soul. (Matthew 11:29-30)  We can never be thankful enough for all the many benefits our family has experienced through God's great love.  Laura

I have wonderful memories of being in Ray and Corrine’s home in Salem when I had some time in the ministry there my first year. 

I so appreciated their warm welcome and kindness, and always loved Corrine’s wonderful smile. 

Thinking of you all with prayers in your loss. 

Eric 

I have loved looking through the photos and what everyone shared about dear Corrine.  My parents, Leon and Mildred Potter, loved to tell of when Corrine and Ray professed and those special days.  As a child I remember well how much my parents loved your family and appreciated Corrine and Ray so much.  I always enjoyed Corrine's spirit and twinkle in her eye.  Such a happy, joyful, always happy to see you, couple, who even after not seeing them in many years, would greet me so warmly.  She will be missed so much, but what a wonderful testimony and special lady to remember.  Hugs to all.  

It was so clear what Corrine loved most.  I well remember her welcoming home and sincere interest in others. We were enriched by knowing her. 

My memory of great grandma that stands out the most was about 10 years ago when I wanted to be called “Nick” she told me “I will call you Nick if you call me GG (Great Grandma) because that will mean I am ‘hip’”

My favorite memories with Grandma was when she would read books to Drew and I. She loved to cook and I liked that she would always try something new, whether it be a new recipe or entire meal. I always enjoyed going to her house and spending time in Yreka when it was summer time. I remember one of the times in Yreka we went to the park and we fed the wild deer some bread. I always loved spending time with her. She inspired me with her love for God and truth and I'm thankful I got a chance to meet with her in union Sunday morning meetings. I'll miss her dearly.

I really don't remember a time when I didn't know Corrine. Almost all of my growing up years, my family met with with Ray and Corrine for meeting and eventually my family went to Sunday morning meeting at their home in Ramona, CA. I will always remember her as a fiesty, outspoken lady who loved the color red and chocolate, was proud of her grandchildren, loved to try new recipes and have company, loved learning about people, but most of all she loved God and Truth.  I got to know her better when I became part of the Blackwell family and married her son Eddie. I came to realize that trust did not come easy to her. She was very skeptical of everything. This fact caused me to be impressed with her faith, trust and love for God and His way. She never seemed to waver or doubt in that. Thankful for her example of faith and trust in the only thing we can be completely confident in. Love her testimony and example of strong, unwavering faith in the Lord. 

Some of my favorite memories are of Julie and I running through the orchards of oranges and lemon trees, filling buckets to bring to the house to make juice. You would serve pancakes and "horse pills," (vitamin C).
Julie and I would play restaurant through the window that was between the kitchen and living room, serving a variety of paper food.  I loved talking about, smelling and using your Melaleuca products. I loved when you would sing M. I. crooked letter, crooked letter I. crooked letter, crooked letter, I. hump back, hump back I.  I also really loved it when you gave me gum.  
Another favorite memory was when Mom, Aunt Mona, Grandma, Julie and I took a trip to Missouri.


Dear Grandma Corrine,

What you gave to me was a California dream.

What you and Grandpa gave to us is an example of lasting love.

What you gave to us is a testimony of what comes from above.

You loved your guests, and we can attest, 

that you loved God above the rest!

Sarah


We've come to know Corrine and Ray only since their move to Mesa, AZ, but have enjoyed meeting with them Sunday's and partaking of the fruit of years of faithfulness under God's care.  We're glad for her influence of righteousness and will miss her in the meeting.

My friend, Corrine, had the wonderful quality of directness...something I have always loved about her.  The word that has always come to my mind regarding Corrine is guileless...without deception.  She may not have understood choices I've made, yet she has continued to engage, to be  hospitable and to show interest in my life.  She was a dear friend to me many years ago and I have continued to count her my dear friend and have
valued  her commitment, " to love the Lord your God and your neighbor as yourself," as Jesus asks us to do.  (Matt. 23:37-38)  I will miss our times together and our long-distance conversations but she remains with me
in memory and in  spirit.   Kay Stevenson

It was our privilege to observe and help during Corrine and Ray's introduction to God's Truth and Way.  It was special to be in their home in Lemon Grove, California when Dan Hilton and Clinton Heldstab had bible studies and then observe the process that brought Corrine to profess at Santee, California convention October 1, 1961 and then Ray in a gospel meeting November 19, 1961.  We lived in close proximity for most of the years and were neighbors in Mesa, Arizona for the end of the journey for Corrine.

Aunt Corrine had such a way of asking questions, (even the hard questions that others might avoid asking) that you would find yourself responding.  And you would answer because you knew that she loved you and was genuinely interested in hearing you.  As a child, I always looked forward to her visits as she brought her sense of fun and the unexpected with her!

I myself remember Corrine in meeting when we used to visit up North in the state.
Most of all I remember Jeremy Gibson telling the story how his mother came in contact with this most precious way, they met in a store and his mother told of how this woman seemed to be following her around. Her daughter encouraged her to meet up in an isle. They did and she began to go to meetings. Corrine had an infectious way about her. More in the family also began to come in. What a great influence. 

We are saddened by her passing, but thankful for a life spent in God's care. The one thing that stands out in my mind about Aunt Corrine is that she was kingdom-minded. She put God first. She would call us every once and awhile with "news" - someone made a choice to serve, someone else did this or that - but this "news" was always about the meetings and the joy of those who attended them. Though we don't know everyone, I'm glad to have you all as family.  May you be comforted by the One who gives it freely.  Love, Sue (Blackwell) Hughes, Kentucky

Summers spent at Grandma’s was always an fun filled adventure. From helping with her yard sales, playing in the orchards.   Getting in trouble for shooting good oranges with my new Daisy BB gun.  Watching her kill a rooster that made the mistake of attacking my sister Sarah.   The most fond memory I have is at my uncles expense. I found his stash of a few beers down in the barn and brought them to my Grandma.  She was so excited to make beer bread because she didn’t want to go to the store and buy beer.  She lived a full life and will always be remembered for her love of cooking, God, friends, her children, grandkids, great grandkids and not holding back to tell us how it is!   Rest In Peace
Matt & Emily 

My Mother-in-Law Corrine
I have to admit that when Laura and I were dating and newly married, I was a little frightened of her.  She was direct and was not one to mince words. Corrine loved company and her and Ray were examples of hospitality. God was first in her life. How she had the strength to be in both Sunday and Gospel Meetings until a few months ago is beyond me.  Most importantly she finished faithfully and got the victory. I love her and will miss her greatly!!

What comes to mind when I think of Corrine and Ray is "Steady and True".  Almost 40 years of precious memories. When we moved to Lakeside, California in 1980 we met in the same union meeting for many years. And a couple of years later when we moved up to Ramona where they lived, our regular Sunday meeting also was in their home for several years.  When they moved to Oceanside I got to meet with them in the same Wednesday night meeting for a time until they moved to Yreka. Then two years ago I moved over here to Arizona where I have had the privilege and honor to meet in the same Sunday meeting with Corrine and Ray again.  Corrine; a great inspiration, a help and encouragement to me, a wonderful friend and sister in Christ in this wonderful family of God.

We have known Laura & Curt for many years. They lived in Flagstaff. They would come to Union Meeting in Jimmy & Janene Jackson's home in Cornville with Matt & Sarah. Later they moved to Cottonwood & had the Union Meeting in their home. Seeing their faith we knew they had good parents or in laws that helped encouraged that belief. We met Laura's folks when they came over to visit them. We later met Eddie & Mona and enjoyed being with them  Eddie & Lisa  have been fun to know & enjoy their kids Drew & Leia. Corrine will be missed but has gone on to better things.

My favorite times spent with Grandma Corrine were our visits to their house in Ramona CA, during our summer breaks. We would make fresh orange juice from oranges picked in their orchard. You could almost always count on a new recipe being tried and you knew it would be good. So thankful we had many years to make memories with Grandma.

We so enjoyed and loved the privilege of meeting with Corrine (&Ray).  She was a help and an inspiration to all.  Corrine’ s spirit & love for truth was and is a testimony of her life. She will be greatly missed.

I knew Corrine since I was a child in San Diego but I knew only as friends of my parents and the mother of Brian. When Ray & Corrine moved to Mesa I had the Privilege to spend time with Corrine and  she became  very special to me. I feel so blessed and honored to call her my friend an
&  Sister in  Christ.

About 20 years ago Emma Roundy, Shirley Stobbs, Corrine & I did a road trip together to Blackwater convention. It was very fun & we had a great time together and a grand convention. Sweet memories of a sweet lady who was (and is) very inspiring. ❤️❤️❤️

OBITUARY

Corrine B. Blackwell

May 15, 1932 – January 2, 2019

Shadow Mountain Mortuary

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