Wilfred "Cap" Calvin Corey

Wilfred Calvin "Cap" Corey, 84, a longtime family member of the Mountaindale and Hillsboro communities died June 20, 2009 at an Adult Foster Care Home in Hillsboro.

An Open House celebration of his life luncheon will be held between Noon and 3:00 PM on June 28, 2009 at the River Road Mobile Home Park Club House; 2681 SE River Rd in Hillsboro.

Cap was born on the family farm on May 16, 1925 in Mountaindale, Oregon. He was on of six children born to Frank and Alice (Pieren) Corey. He attended the one room school house in Mountaindale and later attended Hillsboro Union High School and was a graduate from the Class of 1943.

He was united in marriage to Helen Ross on May 27, 1950 in Hillsboro. Following their marriage they made their home in the Hillsboro area.

Cap worked in the Timber industry. When he was younger Cap would drive "Cat" in the woods, drove log trucks and operated general equipment. Later he went to work for Saw Repair & Supply in Portland, Oregon. He retired in 1987.

Among his interest he enjoyed woodworking, traveling, camping and spending time with his family and friends.

He is preceded in death by two sisters and a brother.

Survivors include his loving wife Helen of 59 years, four children and their spouses; Rex and Kelley Corey of Bethany, OR, Ross and Ann Corey of Beaverton, OR, Ryan and Connye Corey of Hillsboro, OR, Rona and Rick Scribner of Forest Grove, OR, two sisters; 11 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

The family suggests donations in Cap's name to a charity of one's choice.