Corwyn (Corky) Ralph Love, age 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 1, 2018. He was born on October 7, 1933 in Escondido, California to Ralph and Bertha Elizabeth (England) Love. Corky attended Elsinore high school and after graduation went on to enlist in the Navy where he served from 1951–1955.
On December 19, 1953, he married Shirley Setsuko Sano in Honolulu, Hawaii. "I found the one my heart loves." ~ Song of Solomon 3:4. Together, they had 3 daughters and one son. After living in Hawaii for a year, Corky brought his family back to his home state of California. They lived in Elsinore while Corky worked at Murrieta Hot Springs Resort as a waiter. In the early 60’s they moved to Orange County and made their home in the city of Garden Grove where they’ve resided for 55 years.
Corky and Shirley enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was active in his church and served as board member, Bible study teacher, and participated in many church activities. He was a loving, caring, sweet man who always enjoyed telling stories and loved people.
Corky worked in the aerospace industry for 39 years as a Certified Quality Engineer and was a senior member of the American Society of Quality Control (ASQC) where he held positions of Chairman and Secretary within the Aerospace Division. While working and raising his family, Corky, received his Bachelor of Science in Business Management from West Coast University in 1979. Corky was also a well-respected Quality Assurance instructor within local Community Colleges. He made lifelong friendships with many colleagues and students.
Corky loved airplanes. As a pilot he enjoyed taking family and friends up into the clouds. Some of his favorite things to do were camping with the entire family, fishing, and the annual Vegas trip with his wife. Other special interests and hobbies included sketching, painting, and carving wood.
Left to honor Corky and remember his love are his beloved wife of 64 years, Shirley Setsuko (Sano) Love, three children, Brenda (Edward) Ruiz, James (Sheila) Love, and Susan Love; eight grandchildren; Danielle Sheets, Bobby (Cassandra) Robles, Natalie (Michael) Carpenter, Sean Ruiz, Nicholas (Kyle) Ruiz, Christopher (Molly) Love, Kimberly (Chad) Crow, and Nicole Love; fourteen great-grandchildren: Mercedes, Isabella, Paisley, Rainne, Ava, Ellasyn, Asher, Elijah, Adelyn, Emiko, Bentley, Colton, Halston, and Kailand; two sisters, Evelyn (Dick) Norris and Lee (Paul) Youngman; and many nieces and nephews. Corky was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Bertha Love, sister Marian Brown, and daughter, Sharon Sheets.
Corky will be remembered as a bright, shining light in the various communities and churches he served. His faith in God, dedication and love of family, and strong moral values remain his legacy to everyone who knew and loved him.
Funeral services and reception will be held on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 12:00 pm at His Place Church, 14061 Chestnut St. Westminster, California 92683. Graveside after the reception to be held at 3:00 pm at Westminster Memorial Park, 14801 Beach Blvd., Westminster, CA.
Memorial Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
"And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love." 1 Corinthians 13:13
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