Corey Cooper Orr

Corey’s sudden passing has been a heartbreaking loss for his parents, Murray and Jackie, his brothers Troy (Sagan) and Kris, and niece Aria. Also mourning his loss are his many aunts, uncles, cousins, teachers, aides, caregivers, and friends.

Corey was predeceased by his sister, Katrina in 2022.

Corey was born and raised in Edmonton and he lived in many parts of the city over his lifetime. From the family home in Capilano, Corey grew up in a caring community and supportive church family. School was just down the street and everything he needed was walking distance from home. He graduated from L.Y. Cairns school and began his adult life with the support and encouragement of many caregivers and agencies who strived to give him purpose and fulfillment.

Corey was a happy kid who loved meeting people and making friends. Once he met you, he never forgot. Corey was excellent at remembering people and places. Born and raised in Edmonton, he lived in many parts of the city. From the family home in Capilano, Corey grew up in a caring community with a supportive church family. He always felt at home at Grace.

Family was very important to Corey, as were his friends. Family dinners and celebrations were always highlights. As a truly kind and caring person Corey always asked how everyone was doing. Corey benefitted from the efforts and concerns of many dedicated caregivers. Corey enjoyed all kinds of outdoor activities and times at the family lake house. He loved being in the water and was always the first to get in the boat.  With coordination issues, he would walk off a curb or ride a bike into a parked car, but when he took on wake boarding, he was a pro.

Corey lived in the moment and trusted the present. Time, space, distance, weather or money didn’t hold much meaning, but friendship and social connections did. If he met you, he was your friend. Corey had an uncanny ability to remember names and faces. With a built in GPS, he had a remarkable ability to know where he was, how he got there and how to find his way home.

In his final journey, Corey leaves us with an extraordinary legacy: the gift of multiple organ donations to hopeful recipients across Canada.

His spirit will live on, traveling farther than he could have imagined.