Donna Corrigan Obituary

Donna Marjorie "Margie" Corrigan passed from this life September 2, 2009, at Penrose Hospital, as a result of complications from a stroke she suffered while on vacation. Margie was the beloved wife of Tom, Mother of Lee, Buck and Charles, and Grandmother to Damon, Tyler, Clayton, Geoff, and Lindsey Corrigan. Margie was born, July 21, 1922, and raised in the communities of Stettler, Erskine and Edmonton, Alberta Canada. She met and married Thomas Corrigan while he was a member of the RCAF (Royal Canadian Air Force). When Tom joined the US Army Air Corps in 1939 they married and moved to San Antonio Texas. Military postings took them to Virgina, Europe, and Labrador, Canada. They eventually settled in Colorado Springs, CO when Tom was posted at the Air Force Academy in 1956. Margie remained close to her Canadian roots by traveling regularly to visit relatives in western Canada and keeping strong family ties between extended family members which continue today. Margie is predeceased by her husband Tom, her daughter Lee, and her grandson Clayton. She is survived by her sons Buck and Charles, four grandchildren, nieces and nephews, as well as numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. The Family wishes to acknowledge the professional and loving care given to her by the staff at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, WA, and the caring staff at Penrose Hospital. Margie was known "Auntie", "Gran", Mom, and Sister to a large extended family that misses her greatly. She will be interred with her beloved Tommy at the USAFA cemetery on Thursday September 10, 2009 at 10:30 AM. A mass will be said in her memory at Corpus Christy Church in Colorado Springs, CO on September 18, 2009 at 5:PM In lieu of flowers, Margie would wish that you make a donation to your favorite charity in her honor.