Posted: Monday, July 26, 2004 10:00 pm
July 13, 1917 - July 22, 2004
Donald James Corrigan, 87, of Corvallis died Thursday.
He was born in Rochester, N.Y., to Louis and Julia (Wolters) Corrigan.
Donald became an electrician for a family business.
He attended the University of Toronto and Rhode Island University, receiving a Master of Science in oceanography.
He worked as a geological oceanographer for Scripps Institute and Livermore Berkley Labs in California. He also served aboard ships around the world. Donald retired in Corvallis.
He enjoyed photography and cats.
Donald was a lifetime bachelor. His parents and three bothers preceded him death.
He is survived by two nephews and four nieces.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Corvallis. DeMoss-Durdan Funeral Home is handling arrangements.