Tomihiro, Corinne Ann (Sellers) (1939 - 2024)

TOMIHIRO, SELLERS

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 8/31/2024 at 15:16:27

Name of deceased: Corinne Ann Tomihiro (nee Sellers)

Aged: 84 yrs, 6 mo, 23 days

Residence: Harlan, Shelby County, IA

Born: Dec. 28, 1939; location not provided

Died: July 21, 2024; location not provided

Funeral services: Mass of Christian Burial: Tuesday, July 27, 2024; St. Michael's Catholic Church, Harlan, IA; burial was in the Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, IA

Survived by: Children, Bob (spouse, Lisa) Tomihiro of Winston-Salem, NC and Jolene Tomihiro of Shoreview, MN; grandchildren, Ally, Connor, Garrett, and Ian; sisters, LaVonne and Anita; brothers, Tom, Tim, Mike and Jerry, nieces; nephews; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, Bo and Helen Sellers; husband, Walter Tomihiro

Education: Graduated from Marycrest College, Davenport, IA

Religious affiliation: Was a devout Catholic her entire life; active member of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul; was awarded Catholic Woman of the Year in 2001 for her Diocese in South Carolina for all her charity work

Military service: n/a

Marriage: Walter Tomihiro; Sep. 1966; location not provided

Employment: While raising their children, Corinne supported Walter in his military career and the many moves they had; when their children were in high school, she worked at the Department of Motor Vehicles in SC.

Hobbies/Interests: Was an avid reader; known for making desserts and sending rum cakes throughout the country for birthdays and special events; she made pies for bake sales, took meals to the homebound, and giving rides when needed, Corinne was generous with her time and money to others.

Sources: pauleyjones.com