Kori Leigh Durham

GRANTS PASS- Kori Leigh Durham, of Grants Pass, passed away in her family home on Monday, May 22, 2017. She was born July 23, 1959, in Weiser, ID, the daughter of Jocelyn “Jo” and Jake Durham. Kori graduated from Crater High School in Central Point, Or. She worked at SPARC Enterprises for several years in landscaping and janitorial duties where she was awarded many certificates for appreciation of her good works and attitude. She also worked at Goodwill and Dairy Queen in recent years. She enjoyed any job that allowed her to interact with people and she was well known and liked. Kori’s first love was for horses, which was inherited from her family. She would make herself acquainted with any person who had one. From age 4, she had her own horse, which there were many, usually the racehorses after they were retired from the track. Kori also loved her family, especially the younger ones. She was a favorite aunt to her nieces and nephews and would keep in touch with regular calls, just to hear about their life. Kori is survived by her mother, Jo Durham; her sisters, Wendy Ward, Terry Wolcott, Trinni Jensen, and Kristi Glaze; as well as several nieces, nephews, and friends. Kori was preceded in death by her father, Jake; and sister, Kelly Stinemetze. A memorial service will be held at HOPE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 515 Broadway St., Rogue River, on Friday, June 30, 2017, at 10 a.m. Pastor Brian Boisen will be presiding. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Rogue Valley Humane Society.