Kathleen Marie Corbin passed away at her home with her family by her side on September 27, 2020, after a 3 year battle with ovarian cancer. She was born on July 26, 1949, in Beach ND to Kenneth and Mary Ley of Wibaux MT. She grew up on the family farm south of Wibaux and worked hard doing the chores at a young age after losing her mother to cancer.
Kathleen married Leo Fischer on February 13, 1968. Together they had 2 daughters. Juanita was born June 19, 1972, in Choteau MT and Jodi was born July 30, 1975, in Billings MT. They later divorced in November 1981.
In 1989, she met a middle aged batchelor named David Corbin. After 2 years of courtship, they married August 3, 1991, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miles City MT. They lived in Fallon, Scobey and then made their home in Miles City on Dec 13, 1999. They enjoyed camping and traveling to the NFR, Branson MO and Nashville TN.
Kathleen worked most of her life working in Medical Records for Holy Rosary Hospital, Garberson Clinic and retired from Billings Clinic. She loved planting her flowers in the spring and sitting outside watching her chickens run around the yard as well as spending time with her girls and grandchildren.
Kathleen had strength and willpower to the end. She was a very soft-spoken and compassionate lady. Even through her ordeal with cancer, she seldom complained about what she was going through and kept a smile on her face. Kathleen never a missed an NFL game. She kept track of all the teams and scores in her little book by her chair and was able to watch her Kansas City Chiefs win the 2020 Super Bowl.
Kathleen is survived by her husband David Corbin of Miles City MT, a son Jim Ullom (Brandy and 2 daughters Cortney and Skylar) of Wallingford CT, daughters Juanita Robertson and Jodi Wootan (Casey) of Miles City, a sister Teresa Bruha (Doug) of Baker MT, brothers Johnny Ley of Worden MT, Marvin Ley (Pam) of Glendive MT, Jerry Ley of Denver CO, 2 grandchildren Tyler Wootan (Madahi) and Abigail Wootan of Miles City, 2 great grandchildren Jocelyn and Taos Wootan and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family of Kathleen especially want to thank Holy Rosary Hospice and Billings Clinic GYN/Oncology team for her care and treatment.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 1, 2020 from 1:00-6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City followed by a Rosary & Vigil Service at 6:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, October 2, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miles City. Rite of Committal will follow in the family lot of the Custer County Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday October 1, 2020
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City , Montana 59301
Rosary & Vigil
6:00 p.m.
Thursday October 1, 2020
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 a.m.
Friday October 2, 2020
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
110 N. Montana Ave.
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday October 1, 2020
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City , Montana 59301
Rosary & Vigil
6:00 p.m.
Thursday October 1, 2020
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 a.m.
Friday October 2, 2020
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
110 N. Montana Ave.
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Jan and DJ Cornutt says
Dave Family Jan and I are sorry for your loss. Kathy was a trooper. If you need anything Brother, don’t hesitate to call.
Anne Kunda Stewart says
Kathleen was not only my first cousin, but my sister as she lived with us after her Mother passed. She will always be remembered for her sparkly eyes, everlasting smile and sweet temperment. I thoroughly enjoyed her visit with us several years ago as well as the times we got together at Aunt Vicky’s. She is singing with the angels and her family who joined that choir before her!!
The Harry & Bernadine Kunda family send our condolences and sympathies from Kalispell, Arlee, Sacramento and Lynnwood,Washington: Angie, Michael, Missy, Gena and all
Amy J LaBree says
Dave and Family I am so sorry!
Laura Lee (Blankenship) Kalloch Beeler says
Corbin family(s):
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Kathleen’s passing. She was one of my favorite people. I thoroughly enjoyed working with her at Billings Clinic. She was very good to me and the older I get, the more I appreciate the goodness in people. Having lost my husband and father, I can well understand the depth of your loss. My most sincere, deepest condolences to the entire family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Curtis Fillafer says
Dave im so sorry for your loss of Kathleen.
Arlen and Alice Miller says
Corbin Family, Sorry to hear of your loss,Thoughts and prayers to you all
Jean Hickey says
Corbin Family. I was shocked to see of Kathleen’s passing. I worked with her at Holy Rosary and thoroughly enjoyed her, May she rest in peace, Jean Hickey
Jane Viall says
I worked with Kathy for years at Garberson Clinic and HRH. She was so pleasant to work with and she had an incredible memory. I often remember how, if any of us wanted a patient chart, she knew the number w/o looking it up!! She was a gentle consistent person who quietly went about her life, even when it was pretty difficult at times. I hope you can be encouraged by what a fine person she was during this devastating loss.
Charlene Regan says
To Kathleen’s loving family. She has been a long time friend and coworker, and I will miss her. Kathleen was a kind and gentle lady. She was meticulous in her work. I have been away from Miles City much of the last few years so have not been able to see her and visit very often, but have enjoyed the time we have spent together. She had a deep love for you all. Dave, thank you for your loving support and care for Kathleen. Juanita and Jodi, she loved you and her grandchildren and also the new little great grandchildren. She will remain in my heart.
Edward King says
Dave, I am so very sorry to hear of your wife`s passing. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely Yours, Ed and Denea King
Sally says
Dave and family our heart’s are breaking for you at this difficult time and we are sending prayers and hugs to all of you. Chris & Sally Erickson
Julie Frieling says
Family of Kathleen
My thoughts and prayers through this difficult time to each of you. She was such a warm and soft spoken lady and enjoyed visiting with her at family holidays at Terry and Doug’s. Rip Kathleen!!🙏🙏
Crystal Moore says
Dave, Juanita, and Jodi. – As stated by others above, I also got to enjoy working with Kathy. She loved her job and was defiantly good at it. She did have a memory sharp as a tack! Our friendship even extended a few times from work to the Bison Bar on a few Friday’s nights. I can still hear her laugh.❤️ She use to talk about you girls and Dave all the time. I think I was more excited to meet Juanita for the first time as I felt like I knew her forever because her mom talked about her so much. Your a lucky family to have had such a sweet gem, as I was to have her as a friend. Love you all and many prayers in this time of sadness.❤️🙏
Patsy Daniel says
Dave, words are hard coming. I’ve been thinking about Kathy a lot lately. In fact, Theresa Koppy and I were talking about her just a few days ago. I know you miss her terribly but are also glad she is pain free now. It’s a sad time. Praying for you.
Your cousin, Patsy Flinn Daniel
Ron & Connie Watts says
Dear Jodi — So very sorry for the loss of your mother. May God bless you and your family, and may you keep your memories close.
Bill and Rita Hanley says
To all of Kathleen’s family, Our thoughts and prayers to each of you. A kind and gentle lady has earned her wings.. May your memories be close in your heart. God bless
Shannon Holmen RN says
Kathy was such a wonderful coworker. She was so dedicated and loyal to ole’ Garberson Clinic and HRH. I will miss her.
Joanne Richardson says
I am so sorry to hear of Kathleen’s passing. I really enjoyed all the years we worked together in medical records at the hospital and clinics. She was such a quiet, soft spoken and loving lady. I loved visiting with her occasionally in the last few years. She loved her family and the many years of happiness she enjoyed with Dave. She will be missed by all who knew her. May she rest now in eternal peace.
Shelly Kuntz says
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you will be comforted with many memories of your beautiful wife, mother, grandmother. Kathleen had a sparkle in her eye and a smile of radiant joy. God is holding her tight and will bless you with strength in the days ahead.
Remembering you and Love you my cousin Kathleen!
Shelly Hardy Kuntz
Mary Snell says
My thoughts and prayers to you all!
CONSTANCE ("CONNIE") LEY CARROLL says
My first thoughts when I saw Kathleen’s picture & her smile, were that I would recognize her anywhere, because to me, she looks like her mother, my Aunt Mary Ley before Aunt Mary died of cancer & my memories of our childhood. I’m Kathleen’s first cousin, “Connie” Ley Carroll, daughter of Tom & Lucille Ley. In the year of 1949, we had 6 cousins all born on both sides of the family; my twin brothers, Shane and Lauren Ley, & Kathleen. Last time I saw Kathleen was at our Ley Reunion in Wibaux, Montana 35+ years ago. I’m so glad she found a new love and married again, had her husband, her children and grandchildren, & friends to support her during her lifetime. Just heard about her fight with cancer a short while ago & she has been my prayers since. Our Lord Jesus Christ has her in His arms now and I know she is still smiling! May God’s Blessings be unto you , her family, her siblings & their families, and her friends. With love, Cousin “Connie”
David Smith says
Dave
So sorry for your loss.
You and your family are in our prayers.