Blaine Cordner Obituary (1921

Blaine Cordner, 97, formerly of Provo, Utah, died on October 31, 2018, at his home in Taylorsville, Utah. He was born September 9, 1921, in Orem, Utah, a son of Jesse W. and Sarah Jane Ferguson Cordner. He was raised on the family fruit farm and learned how to work hard very early in life. He graduated from Lincoln High School and attended BYU. When World War II broke out he enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard and served 3½ years in Alaska. After the war he resumed studies at BYU, and met and married Virginia Richards. They had two children, Richard and Susan, but were later divorced. In 1962 he met and married Carole Isaacson, the love of his life, and together they raised Karen, Susan, Jim, and Steve. He was an active member of the LDS Church and held many callings, including bishopric member, and stake high council member. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a great sports fan. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the Berg Drawing Room Chapel, 185 East Center Street, Provo, Utah. Friends and family may visit from 1-1:50 p.m. prior to services. Interment, Provo City Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed at www.bergmortuary.com.