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Robert Elton “Bob” Cornell Sr.

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Birth	:	10 Nov 1906 Long Island City, Queens County, New York, USA
Death	:	5 May 2004 Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana, USA
Burial	:	Sunset Memorial Gardens, Billings, Yellowstone County, USA
Coordinate	:	45.7710991, -108.5622025
Description	:	Robert "Bob" Cornell, Sr., 97, of Billings, passed away Wednesday afternoon, May 5, 2004, at St. Vincent Healthcare. Bob was born on Nov. 10, 1906, in Bay Shore, Long Island, N.Y., a son of Albert and Amelia (Smith) Cornell. In 1910, the family moved to a homestead on Blue Creek. On March 6, 1925, he married Mae Lance and they continued to ranch on Blue Creek until 1931, when Bob began construction work, helping build the Cooke City Highway. In 1941, Bob and his family moved to New Mexico and worked building air bases until 1943, when he and his son, Bob,... Read More	Robert "Bob" Cornell, Sr., 97, of Billings, passed away Wednesday afternoon, May 5, 2004, at St. Vincent Healthcare. Bob was born on Nov. 10, 1906, in Bay Shore, Long Island, N.Y., a son of Albert and Amelia (Smith) Cornell. In 1910, the family moved to a homestead on Blue Creek. On March 6, 1925, he married Mae Lance and they continued to ranch on Blue Creek until 1931, when Bob began construction work, helping build the Cooke City Highway. In 1941, Bob and his family moved to New Mexico and worked building air bases until 1943, when he and his son, Bob, Jr. both entered the military together to fight during WWII. Following his discharge from the Army in 1945, he continued a career in construction, retiring in 1972 from Billing Construction Company. Bob was a lifelong member of Masonic Ashlar Lodge 29, the Al Bedoo Shrine, the American Legion and the Elks Club. After 72 years of marriage, Bob's wife Mae passed away on June 2, 1997. He was also preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters. Survivors include three daughters, son, two sons-in-law, 11 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren [survivor's names omitted]. Visitations will begin Saturday evening, May 8, at the Smith West Chapel. The funeral service will be at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, May 10, at the Smith West Chapel, 304 34th St. West, with military rites and interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Memorials are suggested to the Shrine Transportation Fund.--Billings Gazette, May 6, 2004

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Robert Elton “Bob” Cornell Sr.'s memorial is located at: Sunset Memorial Gardens, Billings, Yellowstone County, USA.
When did Robert Elton “Bob” Cornell Sr. death?
Robert Elton “Bob” Cornell Sr. death on 5 May 2004 in Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana, USA
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Latitude: 45.7710991
Longitude: -108.5622025

Family Members:

Parent

Albert Elton Cornell

(1869 - 1931)

Ada Belle Smith Cornell

(1874 - 1927)

Spouse

Lottie Mae Lance Cornell

(1908 - 1997)

Siblings

Ethel Ada Cornell Belden

(1904 - 1961)

Children

Virginia Mae Cornell Ness

(1926 - 2017)

Shirley Jean Cornell Bornes

(1927 - 2009)

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Coordinate: 45.7710991, -108.5622025

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