Corrine Ash Utterback
Corrine Ash Utterback, a longtime resident of Louisiana, died peacefully at Lynn's Heritage House Friday, May 15, 2020, at the age of 108, with her great-nephew, David H. Garrett at her side.
Corrine was born on March 10, 1912, in Paris, Mo., the only surviving child of Elbert and Magdaline Ash. She enjoyed an idyllic childhood in the Missouri countryside with several cousins. Her father owned a blacksmith shop, an essential trade in the horse and buggy era. She attended Paris schools, graduating from Paris High School in 1930.
Before the Great Depression struck, she had planned to attend Hardin College and Music Conservatory for Women in Mexico, Mo. She opted instead to relocate to Kansas City with her three cousins. They worked as nannies and department store clerks and enjoyed visiting Prohibition era jazz clubs. She eventually worked for Hallmark writing greeting cards. She met Dolph Utterback of Monroe County in 1939, and they married Nov. 17, 1940. They resided in Paris for two years until Dolph began working at Hercules Inc. in Louisiana in 1942. He was required to live onsite, so she remained in Paris with her parents working at the Federated Department store for two years. She joined Dolph in Louisiana in 1944. She enjoyed working at Johnson's Jewelry Store, where she developed her hobby of collecting fine china. They originally lived in an apartment in the Worthington residence on 5th Street before moving to the Ardonia housing community. They enjoyed many years of contentment in that corporate enclave with the other Hercules management families. Upon Dolph's retirement in 1969, they built a home at the top of Marion Drive. While they never had children of their own, they were very close to their great-nephews David and Steve Garrett. They were known as Grandma Corrine and Grandpa Dolph to David's and Steve's children. In retirement, Dolph's hobby of antique restoration consumed much of their time. They also enjoyed bridge parties with their friends and dining out every night. Following Dolph's death from cancer in 1980, Corrine became more involved with the Centenary United Methodist Church and her PEO group. She enjoyed taking her friends around town in her little silver Omni and attending all the grandchildren's school functions and recitals. She loved antiquing and all theater events … from our local Raintree Arts Guild to the MUNY opera in Forest Park. She resided in her home on Marion Drive from 1969 until well past her 100th birthday. She moved to Lynn's Heritage House in 2016, where she enjoyed the camaraderie and friendship of the other residents, as well as the wonderful caregivers. She enjoyed visits from her family, particularly the great-grandchildren, and the guest performers at Lynn's.
For her 100th Birthday in 2012, a celebration hosted by her family at the Bluffs in Clarksville was attended by more than 200 guests. She received commendations from President Obama, Gov. Nixon, and Mayor Wallace, all of whom noted the unique perspective a centenarian possesses on American history. Similarly, in 2019, she was recognized as a centenarian guest of honor at the dedication of the new Champ Clark Bridge, which was attended by a descendant of Champ Clark and numerous dignitaries from Missouri and Illinois. She recalled the dedication of the original bridge and was thrilled when asked to cut the ribbon to open the new one.
Corrine was born before WWI when Howard Taft was the 27th president of the U.S and New Mexico and Arizona had just become the 47th & 48th states, respectively. A gallon of gas ran about 7 cents, and the Titanic would sink a month after her birth. She would survive the 1918 influenza epidemic and the Great Depression. She endured the hardships of World War II, the Vietnam War, and the social turmoil of the 1960s and 1970s. She witnessed remarkable and unprecedented technological and medical advances in her lifetime. She was long predeceased by others born in 1912, including Lady Bird Johnson, Julia Child, Gene Kelly, and Perry Como. It was truly a life well lived. She is survived by one cousin, Pat Hillard of Paris, Mo., her great nephews, and their families: David and Connie Garrett of Louisiana, and Steve and Debbie Garrett of Lake Saint Louis, their children, and grandchildren.
In light of current events, a Celebration of her Life will be scheduled for a later date. She will be interred in Paris, Mo., alongside her husband, Dolph.
The family wishes to express their appreciation for the staff of Lynn's Heritage House for their exceptional care of Corrine in her final years.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Corrine's honor may be made to the Louisiana Centenary United Methodist Church and the Louisiana Community Food Pantry.
Pike County News, Bowling Green, Missouri, May 2020
(Contributor: Pam Witherow)
Corrine Ash Utterback, a longtime resident of Louisiana, died peacefully at Lynn's Heritage House Friday, May 15, 2020, at the age of 108, with her great-nephew, David H. Garrett at her side.
Corrine was born on March 10, 1912, in Paris, Mo., the only surviving child of Elbert and Magdaline Ash. She enjoyed an idyllic childhood in the Missouri countryside with several cousins. Her father owned a blacksmith shop, an essential trade in the horse and buggy era. She attended Paris schools, graduating from Paris High School in 1930.
Before the Great Depression struck, she had planned to attend Hardin College and Music Conservatory for Women in Mexico, Mo. She opted instead to relocate to Kansas City with her three cousins. They worked as nannies and department store clerks and enjoyed visiting Prohibition era jazz clubs. She eventually worked for Hallmark writing greeting cards. She met Dolph Utterback of Monroe County in 1939, and they married Nov. 17, 1940. They resided in Paris for two years until Dolph began working at Hercules Inc. in Louisiana in 1942. He was required to live onsite, so she remained in Paris with her parents working at the Federated Department store for two years. She joined Dolph in Louisiana in 1944. She enjoyed working at Johnson's Jewelry Store, where she developed her hobby of collecting fine china. They originally lived in an apartment in the Worthington residence on 5th Street before moving to the Ardonia housing community. They enjoyed many years of contentment in that corporate enclave with the other Hercules management families. Upon Dolph's retirement in 1969, they built a home at the top of Marion Drive. While they never had children of their own, they were very close to their great-nephews David and Steve Garrett. They were known as Grandma Corrine and Grandpa Dolph to David's and Steve's children. In retirement, Dolph's hobby of antique restoration consumed much of their time. They also enjoyed bridge parties with their friends and dining out every night. Following Dolph's death from cancer in 1980, Corrine became more involved with the Centenary United Methodist Church and her PEO group. She enjoyed taking her friends around town in her little silver Omni and attending all the grandchildren's school functions and recitals. She loved antiquing and all theater events … from our local Raintree Arts Guild to the MUNY opera in Forest Park. She resided in her home on Marion Drive from 1969 until well past her 100th birthday. She moved to Lynn's Heritage House in 2016, where she enjoyed the camaraderie and friendship of the other residents, as well as the wonderful caregivers. She enjoyed visits from her family, particularly the great-grandchildren, and the guest performers at Lynn's.
For her 100th Birthday in 2012, a celebration hosted by her family at the Bluffs in Clarksville was attended by more than 200 guests. She received commendations from President Obama, Gov. Nixon, and Mayor Wallace, all of whom noted the unique perspective a centenarian possesses on American history. Similarly, in 2019, she was recognized as a centenarian guest of honor at the dedication of the new Champ Clark Bridge, which was attended by a descendant of Champ Clark and numerous dignitaries from Missouri and Illinois. She recalled the dedication of the original bridge and was thrilled when asked to cut the ribbon to open the new one.
Corrine was born before WWI when Howard Taft was the 27th president of the U.S and New Mexico and Arizona had just become the 47th & 48th states, respectively. A gallon of gas ran about 7 cents, and the Titanic would sink a month after her birth. She would survive the 1918 influenza epidemic and the Great Depression. She endured the hardships of World War II, the Vietnam War, and the social turmoil of the 1960s and 1970s. She witnessed remarkable and unprecedented technological and medical advances in her lifetime. She was long predeceased by others born in 1912, including Lady Bird Johnson, Julia Child, Gene Kelly, and Perry Como. It was truly a life well lived. She is survived by one cousin, Pat Hillard of Paris, Mo., her great nephews, and their families: David and Connie Garrett of Louisiana, and Steve and Debbie Garrett of Lake Saint Louis, their children, and grandchildren.
In light of current events, a Celebration of her Life will be scheduled for a later date. She will be interred in Paris, Mo., alongside her husband, Dolph.
The family wishes to express their appreciation for the staff of Lynn's Heritage House for their exceptional care of Corrine in her final years.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Corrine's honor may be made to the Louisiana Centenary United Methodist Church and the Louisiana Community Food Pantry.
Pike County News, Bowling Green, Missouri, May 2020
(Contributor: Pam Witherow)
Corrine Ash Utterback
Corrine Ash Utterback, a longtime resident of Louisiana, died peacefully at Lynn's Heritage House Friday, May 15, 2020, at the age of 108, with her great-nephew, David H. Garrett at her side.
Corrine was born on March 10, 1912, in Paris, Mo., the only surviving child of Elbert and Magdaline Ash. She enjoyed an idyllic childhood in the Missouri countryside with several cousins. Her father owned a blacksmith shop, an essential trade in the horse and buggy era. She attended Paris schools, graduating from Paris High School in 1930.
Before the Great Depression struck, she had planned to attend Hardin College and Music Conservatory for Women in Mexico, Mo. She opted instead to relocate to Kansas City with her three cousins. They worked as nannies and department store clerks and enjoyed visiting Prohibition era jazz clubs. She eventually worked for Hallmark writing greeting cards. She met Dolph Utterback of Monroe County in 1939, and they married Nov. 17, 1940. They resided in Paris for two years until Dolph began working at Hercules Inc. in Louisiana in 1942. He was required to live onsite, so she remained in Paris with her parents working at the Federated Department store for two years. She joined Dolph in Louisiana in 1944. She enjoyed working at Johnson's Jewelry Store, where she developed her hobby of collecting fine china. They originally lived in an apartment in the Worthington residence on 5th Street before moving to the Ardonia housing community. They enjoyed many years of contentment in that corporate enclave with the other Hercules management families. Upon Dolph's retirement in 1969, they built a home at the top of Marion Drive. While they never had children of their own, they were very close to their great-nephews David and Steve Garrett. They were known as Grandma Corrine and Grandpa Dolph to David's and Steve's children. In retirement, Dolph's hobby of antique restoration consumed much of their time. They also enjoyed bridge parties with their friends and dining out every night. Following Dolph's death from cancer in 1980, Corrine became more involved with the Centenary United Methodist Church and her PEO group. She enjoyed taking her friends around town in her little silver Omni and attending all the grandchildren's school functions and recitals. She loved antiquing and all theater events … from our local Raintree Arts Guild to the MUNY opera in Forest Park. She resided in her home on Marion Drive from 1969 until well past her 100th birthday. She moved to Lynn's Heritage House in 2016, where she enjoyed the camaraderie and friendship of the other residents, as well as the wonderful caregivers. She enjoyed visits from her family, particularly the great-grandchildren, and the guest performers at Lynn's.
For her 100th Birthday in 2012, a celebration hosted by her family at the Bluffs in Clarksville was attended by more than 200 guests. She received commendations from President Obama, Gov. Nixon, and Mayor Wallace, all of whom noted the unique perspective a centenarian possesses on American history. Similarly, in 2019, she was recognized as a centenarian guest of honor at the dedication of the new Champ Clark Bridge, which was attended by a descendant of Champ Clark and numerous dignitaries from Missouri and Illinois. She recalled the dedication of the original bridge and was thrilled when asked to cut the ribbon to open the new one.
Corrine was born before WWI when Howard Taft was the 27th president of the U.S and New Mexico and Arizona had just become the 47th & 48th states, respectively. A gallon of gas ran about 7 cents, and the Titanic would sink a month after her birth. She would survive the 1918 influenza epidemic and the Great Depression. She endured the hardships of World War II, the Vietnam War, and the social turmoil of the 1960s and 1970s. She witnessed remarkable and unprecedented technological and medical advances in her lifetime. She was long predeceased by others born in 1912, including Lady Bird Johnson, Julia Child, Gene Kelly, and Perry Como. It was truly a life well lived. She is survived by one cousin, Pat Hillard of Paris, Mo., her great nephews, and their families: David and Connie Garrett of Louisiana, and Steve and Debbie Garrett of Lake Saint Louis, their children, and grandchildren.
In light of current events, a Celebration of her Life will be scheduled for a later date. She will be interred in Paris, Mo., alongside her husband, Dolph.
The family wishes to express their appreciation for the staff of Lynn's Heritage House for their exceptional care of Corrine in her final years.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Corrine's honor may be made to the Louisiana Centenary United Methodist Church and the Louisiana Community Food Pantry.
Pike County News, Bowling Green, Missouri, May 2020
(Contributor: Pam Witherow)
Corrine Ash Utterback, a longtime resident of Louisiana, died peacefully at Lynn's Heritage House Friday, May 15, 2020, at the age of 108, with her great-nephew, David H. Garrett at her side.
Corrine was born on March 10, 1912, in Paris, Mo., the only surviving child of Elbert and Magdaline Ash. She enjoyed an idyllic childhood in the Missouri countryside with several cousins. Her father owned a blacksmith shop, an essential trade in the horse and buggy era. She attended Paris schools, graduating from Paris High School in 1930.
Before the Great Depression struck, she had planned to attend Hardin College and Music Conservatory for Women in Mexico, Mo. She opted instead to relocate to Kansas City with her three cousins. They worked as nannies and department store clerks and enjoyed visiting Prohibition era jazz clubs. She eventually worked for Hallmark writing greeting cards. She met Dolph Utterback of Monroe County in 1939, and they married Nov. 17, 1940. They resided in Paris for two years until Dolph began working at Hercules Inc. in Louisiana in 1942. He was required to live onsite, so she remained in Paris with her parents working at the Federated Department store for two years. She joined Dolph in Louisiana in 1944. She enjoyed working at Johnson's Jewelry Store, where she developed her hobby of collecting fine china. They originally lived in an apartment in the Worthington residence on 5th Street before moving to the Ardonia housing community. They enjoyed many years of contentment in that corporate enclave with the other Hercules management families. Upon Dolph's retirement in 1969, they built a home at the top of Marion Drive. While they never had children of their own, they were very close to their great-nephews David and Steve Garrett. They were known as Grandma Corrine and Grandpa Dolph to David's and Steve's children. In retirement, Dolph's hobby of antique restoration consumed much of their time. They also enjoyed bridge parties with their friends and dining out every night. Following Dolph's death from cancer in 1980, Corrine became more involved with the Centenary United Methodist Church and her PEO group. She enjoyed taking her friends around town in her little silver Omni and attending all the grandchildren's school functions and recitals. She loved antiquing and all theater events … from our local Raintree Arts Guild to the MUNY opera in Forest Park. She resided in her home on Marion Drive from 1969 until well past her 100th birthday. She moved to Lynn's Heritage House in 2016, where she enjoyed the camaraderie and friendship of the other residents, as well as the wonderful caregivers. She enjoyed visits from her family, particularly the great-grandchildren, and the guest performers at Lynn's.
For her 100th Birthday in 2012, a celebration hosted by her family at the Bluffs in Clarksville was attended by more than 200 guests. She received commendations from President Obama, Gov. Nixon, and Mayor Wallace, all of whom noted the unique perspective a centenarian possesses on American history. Similarly, in 2019, she was recognized as a centenarian guest of honor at the dedication of the new Champ Clark Bridge, which was attended by a descendant of Champ Clark and numerous dignitaries from Missouri and Illinois. She recalled the dedication of the original bridge and was thrilled when asked to cut the ribbon to open the new one.
Corrine was born before WWI when Howard Taft was the 27th president of the U.S and New Mexico and Arizona had just become the 47th & 48th states, respectively. A gallon of gas ran about 7 cents, and the Titanic would sink a month after her birth. She would survive the 1918 influenza epidemic and the Great Depression. She endured the hardships of World War II, the Vietnam War, and the social turmoil of the 1960s and 1970s. She witnessed remarkable and unprecedented technological and medical advances in her lifetime. She was long predeceased by others born in 1912, including Lady Bird Johnson, Julia Child, Gene Kelly, and Perry Como. It was truly a life well lived. She is survived by one cousin, Pat Hillard of Paris, Mo., her great nephews, and their families: David and Connie Garrett of Louisiana, and Steve and Debbie Garrett of Lake Saint Louis, their children, and grandchildren.
In light of current events, a Celebration of her Life will be scheduled for a later date. She will be interred in Paris, Mo., alongside her husband, Dolph.
The family wishes to express their appreciation for the staff of Lynn's Heritage House for their exceptional care of Corrine in her final years.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Corrine's honor may be made to the Louisiana Centenary United Methodist Church and the Louisiana Community Food Pantry.
Pike County News, Bowling Green, Missouri, May 2020
(Contributor: Pam Witherow)
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