Robert Burns Corson
1906 - 1969 (63 years)1. Robert Burns Corson was born on 26 Apr 1906 in Montana; died on 25 Oct 1969 in Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana; was buried on 28 Oct 1969 in Mountview Cemetery, Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana. Notes:
Name:
son of James McVain Corson and Emma A. Martin
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/91785120/robert-corson
Section 16, Lot 155, Grave 3Robert married Vera Isabelle Anderson on 29 May 1928 in Red Lodge, Carbon County, Montana. Vera (daughter of George Lawrence Anderson and Jetta May Vines) was born on 7 Oct 1910 in Red Lodge, Carbon County, Montana; died on 10 Mar 1970 in Red Lodge, Carbon County, Montana; was buried on 12 Mar 1970 in Belfry Cemetery, Belfry, Carbon County, Montana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Robert Verne Corson
was born on 15 Aug 1929 in Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana; died on 19 Jan 2000 in Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana; was buried in Mountview Cemetery, Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana. - 3. John Lawrence Corson was born on 13 Aug 1934 in Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana; died on 22 May 1985 in Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana; was buried on 24 May 1985 in Mountview Cemetery, Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana.
- 4. James Martin Corson was born on 1 Nov 1936 in Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana; died on 17 Apr 2008.
- 2. Robert Verne Corson
Generation: 2
2. Robert Verne Corson (1.Robert1) was born on 15 Aug 1929 in Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana; died on 19 Jan 2000 in Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana; was buried in Mountview Cemetery, Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana. Other Events:
- _MILT: Korea. US Army. Cpl.
Notes:
Bob Corson was the eldest of three sons born to Robert Burns Corson and Vera Isabelle Anderson Corson Urban. He was the grandson of James McVain Corson and Emma Martin Corson, both early Montana pioneers, and George Lawrence Anderson and Jetta Vines Anderson Van Doren.
Bob served in both the US Navy and the Army. He was a veteran of the Korean War. When he returned from the war, he met his future wife Ursula "Babe" E. Lent. They married after a whirlwind 6-week courtship on June 30, 1954.
Bob worked as a mechanic, with his father, at Northern Pacific Railroad, until he became disabled in his early 40s from complications of Parkinson's Disease. He subsequently worked as a groundskeeper for Mountview Cemetery. He frequently said it was one of the more pleasurable and interesting jobs he had ever held. He was forced to retire when his Parkinson's made it impossible for him to work. His children were still young so he became Mr. Mom for the next 13 years. In his early 50s he moved to Western Manor Nursing Facility where he lived until his death from pneumonia. The staff was amazingly patient and kind to him throughout his entire stay.
Dad loved model railroading, reading, and playing practical jokes on his kids. Before he became ill, he was an avid fisherman, camper, and bowler.
He is survived by his former wife, their 3 children, Vickie Ahrberg, Claremont, CA; Vern (Sally) Corson, Spokane, WA; and Val (Tom) Miller of Billings; grandchildren Jeremy and Bethany Kies, Allison Ahrberg, Tiffany and Cameron Corson, and Tegan Miller; and his brother, Jim of Salem, Oregon.
He was predeceased in death by his parents and his brother John "Jack".
Note on Find a Grave
Headstone lists middle name as Vern but correct spelling is Verne
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/95179436/robert-vern-corson
Section 14, Lot VET, Grave 035FRobert married Ursula Elaine Lent on 30 Jun 1954 in Yellowstone County, Montana. Ursula was born on 7 Oct 1935 in Wessington Springs, Jerauld County, South Dakota; died on 19 Apr 2014 in Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana; was cremated in Mountview Cemetery, Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. John Lawrence Corson (1.Robert1) was born on 13 Aug 1934 in Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana; died on 22 May 1985 in Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana; was buried on 24 May 1985 in Mountview Cemetery, Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana. Other Events:
- _MILT: Korea. US Navy. AD2.
Notes:
John L. Corson
John L. Corson worked as a welder and ironworker for Holland Construction, retiring in 1972 after a work-related injury. After attending Eastern Montana College he worked as a commercial artist, specializing in steel sculpture and working with oil and water colors.
Mr. Corson, 50, of 4302 Ryan Ave., died Wednesday of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Son of Robert and Vera Corson, he was born in Billings. During the Korean war he served in the Navy. On June 7, 1957, he married Christine Junkert in Butte.
Survivors include his wife; and two brothers, Robert of Billings and James in Oregon.
Private family services are planned with burial in Mountview Cemetery. Michelotti-Sawyers is in charge.
The Billings Gazette, Billings, Montana. Friday, 24 May 1985.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/91785119/john-lawrence-corson
Section 1C, VET, Grave 50John married Christine Junkert on 7 Jun 1957 in Silver Bow County, Montana. Christine was born on 27 Mar 1937 in Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana; died on 23 Sep 2000 in Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana; was cremated in location of ashes unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
4. James Martin Corson (1.Robert1) was born on 1 Nov 1936 in Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana; died on 17 Apr 2008. James married Joanne Miles on 6 Aug 1957 in Yellowstone County, Montana, and was divorced on 20 May 1974 in Marion County, Oregon. Joanne was born on 21 Mar 1939 in Idaho Falls, Bonneville County, Idaho; died on 20 Apr 2009. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]