Jean Corliss

Jean (Tomowske) Corliss 78, of Grandview died suddenly at home on Friday November 15, 2013. She was born July 5, 1935 to Albert and Neva (Thompson) Tomowske in Yakima and was raised in the Yakima and Cowiche area. She graduated from Cowiche High School and attended Lewis and Clark College where she earned her Bachelor Degree in accounting. On July 14, 1962 she married Jim W. Corliss and moved to Grandview where they made their home. Jean worked for 40 years as an accountant in Grandview. She was a life-long member of the United Methodist Church and was an organist for both the Grandview and Prosser churches. She also played piano for the Lower Valley Musical Comedy Company and was a Membership Secretary for the Community Concert Association and a member of the PEO. Jean was a patient teacher with her grandchildren, organized, detail-oriented, a puzzle fanatic, an avid quilter, knitter, gardener, seamstress gracious host, and a selfless volunteer in her church and community. Jean is preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Neva Tomowske and daughter, Polly Head-Corliss. Jean is survived by her husband of 51 years, Jim W. Corliss; Son, Kevin Corliss of Prosser; grandchildren; Karmin and Ken Corliss, Maya and Kellen Head-Corliss, and numerous cousins. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2013 at 10:00 AM at the Prosser United Methodist Church. Memorial donations can be given in Jean’s name to the Prosser United Methodist Church. Please share your memories and condolences on Jean’s “Forever Obituary” at www.valleyhillsfh.com Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside is assisting the family with arrangements. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Jean Corliss, please visit our flower store.