Cornelia "Nellie" Korbe
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Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 7B Obituary - June 17, 2017
Cornelia "Nellie"
Korbe
May 6, 1915 - June 10, 2017
Our beloved Cornelia Korbe,
lovingly known to all as
“Nellie”, left us to find
Heavenly Father waiting with
her, for a life well lived.
Passing at 102 years old,
Nellie was loved by everyone.
She was first a daughter, then
sister, wife, mother, auntie,
then of course, our Grammie, Great and Great-Great Grandma
before her final rest. She passed June 10, at 7:45 p.m. – Just in
time for Bingo with friends and loved ones in heaven. She loved
her bingo!
“Nellie “ was born May 6, 1915 in Arroyo Hondo, outside of
Taos, New Mexico. Her mother Francesca Garcia, and father
Louis Armijo having 9 living children, Nellie tended to her
younger siblings until she became a young bride to Carlos
Andrew Abeyta. A young mom, she and her son, David learned
side by side, how to tend vegetables, and make life the best way
they could, during the hardest of times. Seven years later, a
beautiful daughter, Frances Abeyta was born. All three together,
often alone, Nellies faith sustained them during tough times, and
though holding her faith, she was widowed at a young 45. With
a tender heart, and the knowledge of natural healing from plants
and herbs she had learned as a child, Nellie became a Nurse’s
Aide, until later becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse while
visiting Napa California at Queen of the Valley Hospital. It was
at this time, the Love of her Life, Edward Korbe, asked Nellie to
be his wife. He had witnessed her mercy. They married in 1969,
in Sterling Colorado. Nellie and Ed demonstrated their
unceasing faith to God- all with endless kindness and unity in
everything they shared. Having a large garden and variety of
flowers, they’d take Flowers to their church every Saturday,
without fail.
Nellie was a master at cake creating, baking, decorating, then
donating the most amazing and delicious cakes for weddings,
graduations, and any event of celebration. Together, they
humbly took their loving creation to its destination where
everyone would be in awe of the beauty while knowing it was
created with love.
Nellie dedicated tirelessly as President of the organization of
War Mothers, since her son entered the Military during the
Korean Conflict. Being an active member of the Catholic
Daughters, she donated canned goods, quilts, crocheted and
knitted items; all talents of her own hand. Visiting those who
needed a friend, Nellie was always there with a kind word of
wisdom. There was seemingly nothing she could not create if it
came to her mind. Her husband at her side, they had a loving
and eternal partnership that could only be the example we all
wished to follow. Most notably was her devotion to her family.
She loved all her grandchildren selflessly; giving her time, her
council, and all she had to her concern for their best. She was
always there, never asking anything in return. Pure love was her
intention for all to feel. Losing her beloved Ed in 1989, Nellie
began to travel and moved to Grand Junction Colorado,
spending time with siblings, daughter and son. Making friends
always, Nellie began to enjoy her daughter Frances, and visiting
her sisters, nation-wide. She was preceded in death by her
daughter; Frances Sandoval. Cornelia leaves behind her son;
David S. Abeyta of Grand Junction, Colorado and a sister;
Theresa Romero of Pueblo, Colorado, 6 Grand Children;
William, Andrea, Vicki, Roger, Barbara, and Toni; seven greatgrandchildren
and four great-great grandchildren. A memorial
service was held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
A graveside inurnment service will be held at a future date at
Memorial Gardens Cemetery noted on the website below.
Friends and family may leave their condolences at
www.martinmortuary.com
