John Lawrence Corson
1934 - 1985 (50 years)
Generation: 1
1. 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. 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]