Mr. Edson Palmer Cornick, 97, of Burlington died at 11:35 p.m. Monday, March 8, 2010, at Great River Hospice House in West Burlington.
Born May 2, 1912, in Burlington, he was the son of Perry and Verdena Palmer Cornick. On June 6, 1948 he married Mildred Leinbach in Burlington. She preceded him in death on March 7, 1985. He married Mary Helen Everet on May 20, 1993 in Galena, Illinois. She also preceded him in death on September 5, 2004.
Mr. Cornick was a 1930 graduate of Burlington High School and graduate of the College of Commerce in Burlington. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. Mr. Cornick was a co-owner and manager of Farmer’s Grain and Supply Co. in Wever for 30 years, retiring in 1977. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Jr. Chamber of Commerce, Elks Club, and Burlington Golf Club. He served as a board member and a past president of the board of Farmer’s Savings Bank at Wever, and served as president of Iowa Grain and Feed Association. He enjoyed golf, bridge and gardening.
Survivors include one daughter, Kim (Jeff) Copley of Auburn, Nebraska; one son, Brad (Marilyn) Cornick of Burlington; three grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wives, parents, one brother and one sister.
Friends may call from noon until 8:00 p.m. Friday, March 12th, in Lunning Chapel where the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m.
The funeral service for Mr. Cornick will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 13th, in Bethany Lutheran Church. The Rev. Michael Orthel will officiate. Interment will be in Burlington Memorial Park Cemetery.
A memorial has been established.