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Corey Shawn McVay

Powell Butte, OR

October 4, 1979 - July 13, 2023

Oct 4, 1979 - Jul 13, 2023

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What were Corey's favorite foods?

Angie McVay

Tri-Tip, Elk or Deer Backstrap, Lemon Bars, Key Lime Pie, Chocolate Milk (or Chocolate Ice-Cream) with Hot... Read more Tri-Tip, Elk or Deer Backstrap, Lemon Bars, Key Lime Pie, Chocolate Milk (or Chocolate Ice-Cream) with Hot Tamales, Wacky Cake.... Read more Tri-Tip, Elk or Deer Backstrap, Lemon Bars, Key Lime... Read more

What were Corey's favorite drinks?

Angie McVay

Lemon Drops (although he wouldn't admit it after it was on the list for top 'girlie drinks', Chocolate Milk,... Read more Lemon Drops (although he wouldn't admit it after it was on the list for top 'girlie drinks', Chocolate Milk, Root Beer. Did not... Read more Lemon Drops (although he wouldn't admit it after it... Read more

What were Corey's favorite books?

Angie McVay

He liked me to read to him whatever I was reading at night. Some of the books surprised him that he got ... Read more He liked me to read to him whatever I was reading at night. Some of the books surprised him that he got in to it and wanted to... Read more He liked me to read to him whatever I was reading at... Read more

What were Corey's favorite songs or musical artists?

Angie McVay

Old School Country. Hank Williams, Hank Williams Jr., Alabama, Waylon, Alan Jackson, Merle Haggard. Also,... Read more Old School Country. Hank Williams, Hank Williams Jr., Alabama, Waylon, Alan Jackson, Merle Haggard. Also, Ryan Upchurch for ... Read more Old School Country. Hank Williams, Hank Williams Jr.,... Read more

What were Corey's favorite tv shows?

Angie McVay

'Deadliest Catch'. He watched a ton of 'Leave it to Beaver' this last year. 'Deadliest Catch'. He watched a ton of 'Leave it to Beaver' this last year. 'Deadliest Catch'. He watched a ton of 'Leave it to... Read more

Maylee Von flue

Ice road truckers! Ice road truckers! Ice road truckers!

Maylee Von flue

Axe men Axe men Axe men

Jennifer Nelson

The time I was most around him, it was “Duke’s of Hazzard”. He did a perfect impersonation of Rosco P Coltrane!... Read more The time I was most around him, it was “Duke’s of Hazzard”. He did a perfect impersonation of Rosco P Coltrane! The time I was most around him, it was “Duke’s of Hazzard”.... Read more

What were Corey's favorite movies?

Angie McVay

'Walk the Line' (Life of Johnny Cash) 'Walk the Line' (Life of Johnny Cash) 'Walk the Line' (Life of Johnny Cash)

Maylee Von flue

Over the top (with Sylvester Stallone) Over the top (with Sylvester Stallone) Over the top (with Sylvester Stallone)

Maylee Von flue

Christmas vacation. We HAD to watch it every year Christmas vacation. We HAD to watch it every year Christmas vacation. We HAD to watch it every year

What were Corey's favorite artists or styles of art?

Angie McVay

Anything with the woods, elk, or outdoors. Also, historical buildings. Anything with the woods, elk, or outdoors. Also, historical buildings. Anything with the woods, elk, or outdoors. Also, historical... Read more

Maylee Von flue

Truck paintings or drawings. He also loved the remodel cars that came in kits that u could put together and... Read more Truck paintings or drawings. He also loved the remodel cars that came in kits that u could put together and paint. He loved doing... Read more Truck paintings or drawings. He also loved the remodel... Read more

What were Corey's favorite sports teams?

Angie McVay

Corey didn't watch many sports on TV. He loved to watch his son, Lane, play baseball when he was growing... Read more Corey didn't watch many sports on TV. He loved to watch his son, Lane, play baseball when he was growing up and made as many ... Read more Corey didn't watch many sports on TV. He loved to ... Read more

Maylee Von flue

He didn’t like watching sports. But he loved watching big game hunting shows, closest thing to sports he ... Read more He didn’t like watching sports. But he loved watching big game hunting shows, closest thing to sports he cared for. Besides of... Read more He didn’t like watching sports. But he loved watching... Read more

What were Corey's favorite games to play?

Angie McVay

UNO, SkipBo, card games with the kids. Outdoors he likes horseshoes and mini-golf. Bowling or shooting ... Read more UNO, SkipBo, card games with the kids. Outdoors he likes horseshoes and mini-golf. Bowling or shooting pool, but got very competitive.... Read more UNO, SkipBo, card games with the kids. Outdoors he... Read more

What were Corey's favorite performances to watch?

Angie McVay

Annalee's Christmas Performance. Annalee's Christmas Performance. Annalee's Christmas Performance.

What were Corey's favorite ways to spend free time?

Angie McVay

One on one with me. It didn't matter what we were doing. We could be doing everything or nothing. I am... Read more One on one with me. It didn't matter what we were doing. We could be doing everything or nothing. I am so thankful for the ... Read more One on one with me. It didn't matter what we were ... Read more

What were Corey's favorite ways to exercise?

Angie McVay

Chasing an elk or deer through the woods. :)

We do have an elliptical that we tried to get in the habit... Read more Chasing an elk or deer through the woods. :)

We do have an elliptical that we tried to get in the habit of using. Mostly ... Read more Chasing an elk or deer through the woods. :)

We... Read more

What were Corey's favorite vacation spots?

Angie McVay

Anywhere in the woods. Hot Springs. Coast. Alaska.

We went to Hawaii for our honeymoon which he didn't... Read more Anywhere in the woods. Hot Springs. Coast. Alaska.

We went to Hawaii for our honeymoon which he didn't think he would like,... Read more Anywhere in the woods. Hot Springs. Coast. Alaska.... Read more

What were Corey's favorite local spots?

Angie McVay

Anthony's for dinner. (Clam chowder, fish and chips, and crème brule), Prineville Reservoir, Tumalo State... Read more Anthony's for dinner. (Clam chowder, fish and chips, and crème brule), Prineville Reservoir, Tumalo State Park (where we got ... Read more Anthony's for dinner. (Clam chowder, fish and chips,... Read more

What causes did Corey care about most?

Angie McVay

Anything to protect the timber industry and pro- forestry for timber fallers. He had a love for the woods... Read more Anything to protect the timber industry and pro- forestry for timber fallers. He had a love for the woods and the generations... Read more Anything to protect the timber industry and pro- forestry... Read more

What was Corey's favorite color?

Angie McVay

Purple with black and a pearl finish. Although he would change his mind on this one. It will be fun to ... Read more Purple with black and a pearl finish. Although he would change his mind on this one. It will be fun to see what other's say.... Read more Purple with black and a pearl finish. Although he ... Read more

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