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Marilyn M Corfield

August 11, 1943 — June 24, 2015

Marilyn M. Corfield of Walla Walla, died Wednesday night, June 24, 2015, following a long illness. She was 71.

A long-time staple of the local rodeo scene, Corfield was Ms. Rodeo Oregon in 1963 and runner-up Ms. Rodeo America the same year. She was also Queen of the Pendleton Round-up in 1962.

She was born Marilyn Mae Foster on Aug. 11, 1943, in Walla Walla to Lee and Doris Foster, and raised on a ranch near Adams, Ore. After graduating as valedictorian of Pendleton High School, she attended Whitman College for two years, where she competed in track and field and was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. She graduated from Eastern Oregon College in 1964. She also received her Associate of Arts in Nursing from Walla Walla Community College in 1982.

Despite being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in her early 20s, Corfield taught physical education at Garrison Junior High and then worked as a nurse in the intensive care unit at St. Mary’s Medical Center for 11 years.

In retirement she spent lots of time with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed quilting, sewing, reading and the horses she kept on the property where she lived for 40 years.

Corfield was married to Walla Walla Community College rodeo coach and professor Timothy L. Corfield. He preceded her in death in 2009.

Corfield is survived by her daughters, Sabrina L. Corfield of Portland, and Ashley A. Lawyer of Walla Walla; and two granddaughters, Hannah Lynn Brannock and Makayah Christine Lawyer.

Viewing and visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 30, 2015, from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. at the Herring Groseclose Funeral Home, 315 W. Alder, Walla Walla. The memorial funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 1, 2015, at 10 a.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church with Revered Ernest Campbell officiating. A private family graveside was held. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation through the funeral home. A reception will follow at the Corfield home.

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