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Elaine Marie Korenko
06/10/1944 — 10/26/2012
From Pasco, WA, USA | Born in Cleveland, OH
Elaine Marie Korenko
Elaine Korenko Fejer died on October 26 from a fall. She was born on June 10, 1944 in Cleveland Ohio and married Mike Korenko on July 13, 1968. During their married life they lived in Garfield Heights Ohio, Boston Massachusetts, Abingdon England, Rockville Maryland, Westminster Colorado, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania and the Tri-Cities.
Elaine was a homemaker. She had an incredible talent to help people in need. Throughout her career, she worked both with juveniles and adults. In the past she was employed as a diversion counselor, probation officer, victim advocate and a counselor advocate. While in Colorado, she was a victim advocate at the scene of the Columbine tragedy.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Kerri Ann Korenko. She is survived by her husband Mike, her sons Michael Ryan his wife Julie and Robert Scott his wife Christe, her granddaughter Ava and grandson Michael Dean. She also has two sisters Maryellen Marinelli and Diane Basile living in Ohio.
She enjoyed golfing, baking, fishing and babysitting her grandchildren. She will be remembered and loved by her family and all the people she helped.
She was a major part of our lives and we all will dearly miss her. We are thankful that she is finally reunited with her daughter.
Visitation will be held at Einan's Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 on Thursday November 1. Mass will be held at Christ the King church at 10:00 on Friday November 2 followed by a reception at the church. Interment will be at Sunset Memorial. Donations can be made to American Foundation for Suicide Prevention AFSP.org or to Christ the King Church.
I will always remember Elaine’s sense of humor and her big smile. She will be greatly missed by all of us.
I will truly miss my golf partner. My prayers are with all the family.
I can’t believe you’re gone my friend. Seems just like yesterday that we worked together at Juvie. I will miss your smiley face. You were such a wonderful friend and co-worker. My heart goes out to the family. We’ll miss you.
Very sad to hear this news. She raised 3 very outstanding children, one of which is a good friend of ours, Rob, and his family. She is at peace now, with her daughter, that brings us comfort. Our prayers are with all of you. Ed and Lisa Thomas
I met Elaine through the women’s club at Columbia Point and when I was told of her accident the first thing that came to mind was what a beautiful person Elaine was, she was always so kind and thoughtful, just a perfect example of a “lady”! My thoughts are with the Korenko family.
Im incredibly sorry for your loss and in the several instances where we met and broke bread Elaine was quite warm and a friendly soul.
My thoughts are with you and your family
Jim
Mike and family,
Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in our every thought and prayer. Elaine’s kind and gentle words of encouragement to us will never be forgotten.
Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow.
With love,
Dean Sandlin and Bev DuBree
Mike and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you have many friends who send you much love during this time of grief.
Elaine and I met several years ago at Columbia Point and have golfed together with the women’s group since. We shared stories of our kids and grandkids. We did alot of laughing. Our golfing wasn’t always the greatest, but that never bothered Elaine. We just had a good time. I am so glad we met and became friends. I will miss her and am thinking of and praying for you, her family.
Mike and family,
We are certainly shocked to hear of Elaine’s death, and extend our sympathy to you and your family. We were neighbors in north Richland, and recently we exchanged “hi’s” at Mass. May you feel God’s peace and love through this difficult time.
I was saddened to learn of this untimely tragedy. Mike, please accept my condolences for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. Unfortunately I will be out of town and so unable to express my sympathy in person.
So sorry…She was an excellent friend and will be missed. Chelie & I send you our prayers!
Susan Brown Evans
Michelle Brown Murphy
We can hardly bear thinking of Elaine being gone. She will always be with us remembering her great sense of humor and encouragement. She was always there for me during some of my dark times. Our hearts and love go out to Mike and the boys and family. We are at peace knowing she is happy with Kerri now.
All our love and hugs,
Susan & John Calhoun
Mike:
We are all shocked and saddened by your loss, as you well know Elaine was a tremendous person and a joy to be with.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
The Rocky Flats Group.
We didn’t golf last Wednesday as it was raining. We all sat, talked and laughed. Elaine was a joy to golf with. I never heard her utter an unkind word about anyone. She was quite the lady.
Dear Mike and Rob I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. My prayers are with you and your family.I know God is with you during this time.
We are so sorry to hear of your sudden loss. Ruth and I will have you and Elaine in our prayers.
Please accept our deepest condolences for the loss of your sweet Elaine, wife, mother and grandmother. It is a major loss for us as well. We will forever miss our dear friend’s delightful humor, girlish prankishness & beautiful smile.
Mike & family,
We were so sorry to learn of Elaine’s tragic, untimely accident. Elaine was a wonderful woman and she will be greatly missed. Our prayers go out to all of you.
Korenko Family,
Though I did not know your mother personally, or know your family that well. What I do remember is your family at Mass. Your mother had a peaceful presence about her and I always remember thinking, “she must be a wonderful lady and a good mom”.
I lost my mother unexpectedly 9 years ago. It is so difficult to make sense when we lose someone so suddenly. Take comfort in knowing that your mother made an impression on many. You are her legacy.
My prayers are with you during this difficult time.
To Mike and family, We’re so very sorry to hear of the passing of Elaine. She will be missed so very, very much. Please God give Mike and his family the support and comfort to get through this. We’re praying for you all. God Bless!!!
“Do Not Stand at My Grave and Weep Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there… I do not sleep. I am the thousand winds that blow… I am the diamond glints on snow… I am the sunlight on ripened grain… I am the gentle autumn rain. When you waken in the morning’s hush, I am the swift uplifting rush Of gentle birds in circling flight… I am the soft star that shines at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry— I am not there… I did not die…”
Dear Mike and family – Words cannot express my surprise and my sorrow at our loss of Elaine. My heart is breaking for you and your family. I know Bob Ogilvie will share my sorrow for your loss and he will join me in sending his love and sympathy. I wish you peace and this awful time.
Love Peggy
Dear Mike and Family:
My deepest sympathy on the loss of Elaine. To me she will always be the vivacious and lovely young woman who showed up at MIT with Mike in the late 1960’s. Her passing is a huge loss tomany people.
Ken Russell
Please accept our condolences and prayers for your loss. May God be with you all and your families.
We are blessed to have experienced the kindness and warmth of Elaine in these recent years. Elaine’s wisdom, grace and aura of peacefulness will be a constant inspiration of a life well lived. I will always remember the love and pride that was ever present in every story and memory shared of her life with Mike. Their family adventures with the addition of Ava and Michael Dean have created immeasurable joy.
We are so sorry for the loss of Elaine and are praying for peace as you all move through this difficult time.
Mike, I am so sorry and so bummed that I didn’t know about your wife’s accident.
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the terrible loss to you and your family.
Warm regards,
Keith
Mike and family – Our sincere condolences for your loss. Keeping you in our thoughts.
Tony and Kristy
So sorry to hear about Elaine. I knew her briefly from golf and my friend Kathy Leedy. We pray for all of you.
Elaine will be remembered for her immense kindness and wonderful spirit. It was a joy to hear her stories of family adventures. It was so evident in everything she did or said, that her family meant the world to her. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Mike and Family,
As you go through life you sometimes meet individuals who are truly genuine and loving; Elaine was such a person. She will be truly missed. May she rest in peace.
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