Corey Lee Kernin

BURLEY – Corey Lee Kernin, age 51, of Burley, passed away Monday, June 23, 2014, at his home of an unexpected sudden illness.

Corey was born on Oct. 2, 1962, in Twin Falls, Idaho, to Gary Kernin and Linda Lee Albertson. He attended school at Burley Jr. High and graduated from Lewiston High School. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Navy where he served his country for more than 10 years, having served during Desert Storm in the Gulf War.

Corey was a member of the First Baptist Church of Burley. He was employed by McCain Foods. He loved to coach in the city little league programs. Corey also enjoyed fishing, camping, reading, watching sports, and he especially enjoyed playing catch with his son, Brandon. Corey was passionate about things he was involved with. He was a man of his word. You could always count on him – he was always on time.

Corey is survived by his son, Brandon Kernin of Burley; a daughter, Shara Hovde and a son, Greg Kernin both of Washington; two brothers, Todd “Mike” (Kelli) Dudley of Buckholts, Texas, and Dennis Dudley of Burley; one sister, Rhonda (Brandon) Talbert of Heyburn; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his grandparents, Evan and Ruby Kernin, and Tom and Maxine Albertson.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 30, at the First Baptist Church of Burley, 2262 Hiland Ave., with Pastor Dave Karver officiating. Burial will be in Gem Memorial Gardens in Burley with military rites provided by the Mini-Cassia Veterans Organization.

Friends may call from 5 until 7 p.m. Sunday, June 29, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, and from 10 until 10:45 a.m. Monday at the church.