Corns, Carl Stephen ""Steve"
Passed: 2012-07-27
Age: 57
Source: Jackson Herald
Death Notice:
Obituary Date: 2012-08-28
Information: Carl Stephen ""Steve"" Corns, 57, of Cody WY, died suddenly on July 27, 2012. He was born November 24, 1954 at Sandyville WV, the son of Carl and Rae Corns of Sandyville. Surviving: mother, Rae Corns; sister, Mary (EJ) Ulland of Ripley; brother, Ronald (Darla) Corns of Billings MT; son, Randal Corns of Cody WY; daughter, Arpril (Ken) Walker of Joplin MO; several nieces and nephews and other special family members. He was preceded in death by his father, Carl Corns, and a sister, Judy Corns. Carl was a graduate of Ravenswood High School and Northwest College with an associates degree in nursing. Due to health problems he was not able to pursue a nursing career, so he continued his work at the Mooncrest Ranch near Cody. He lived the life of a cowboy in the summer months and in the winter months he practiced and perfected his leather craft. He made many saddles and other essential gear for his fellow cowboys and his employer. His signature saddles are know throughout the west and many countries. At the time of his death he worked and resided at the Mooncrest Ranch which he loved. The wide open spaces, fellow cowboys, horses and cattle and leatherwork were his life along with a very special friend and companion, Gayle Jarvis. Following a memorial service on August 11, 2012, his ashes were scattered in the meadow at Mooncrest Ranch. Information provided by Waybright Funeral Home.