January 27, 1938 ~ January 1, 2010

Edward Kimball Corbett passed away peacefully on January 1, 2010, surrounded by his family. His death marks the end of a nine year battle with cancer. He endured his illness with faith and humility and was a great example to his family. Ed was born on January 21, 1938 to Don Cecil and Marion Young Kimball Corbett, the third of five children and the only son. He spent his growing-up years in Salt Lake City, Chicago, Denver, and Washington D.C. He attended BYU, where he met his wife, Julie Colvin. They were married in 1963 in the Salt Lake Temple. He loved his wife deeply and they were truly kindred spirits.

Ed lived an exemplary life. He was a life-long, faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served a mission in the North German and Berlin Missions, and this was one of the highlights of his life. He loved serving in the church and served in many callings including bishop, high councilor, temple worker, missionary to the Laotian branch, and primary teacher. He especially enjoyed serving in the primary in the Dallas 4th ward with his sister Mary. Ed had a tender heart and was a kind and loving husband, father, and grandfather. His greatest joys were with his family. He loved being with his grandsons. He loved to travel with them and spend time with them. He was always concerned about them. It gave him great satisfaction to see them reach milestones in their lives. He also liked to play with them and to teach them. It was a wonderful experience for his family to hear him bear his testimony about the Savior this last Christmas morning.

Ed enjoyed his career as a dentist. He practiced as long as his health permitted. He was lucky to have a wonderful office staff who made it a pleasure to go to work. He regarded them as a second family.

Ed is preceded in death by his parents and by an infant daughter (Lisa) and son (Don). He is survived by his wife, Julie, his daughter Anne Marie (Mark) Eisele, his son Edward (Andrea), and seven grandsons: Mark, Drew, Matthew and Nathan Eisele; and David, Matthew and Luke Corbett. He is also survived by his sisters: Joanne Taylor, Mary (Jesse) Taylor, Julie (Dwaine) Goodwin, Catherine (Richard) Melchin and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Lindon Stake Center, 1050 E, 100 N, Lindon, Utah. Friends and family may attend a viewing from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment will be in the Provo City Cemetery under the direction of Olpin Family Mortuary, Pleasant Grove, Utah. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com

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The Skembo Family said:

It was our pleasure to have known Bishop Corbett in Dallas as he served as the Dallas Fourth Ward Bishop. He was a kind and spiritual man. He and Julie were always accomodating and open to all who met them. Ed was the first dentist our family went to and he remained a friend for the rest of our time in Dallas. We had a large famy and not much money when we first came to Dallas. Ed and Julie opened their pool to our family and that was a real life saver to us. We will always remember Ed, Julie, Anne Marie and Ed, Jr. With the fondest of memories. May the richest blessings of our Heavenly Father be yours. Craig, Consie and Family

January 04, 2010

Don Bishop said:

Anyone who ever had the honor and pleasure of knowing Ed and Julie Corbett went away a better person for having done so. You are both great leaders, teachers, and friends. Julie, you and your family are in our hearts and prayers. We love you. May God bless and comfort you. Love, Don and Donie Bishop In the heavens, the angels are singing, "O, death! Where is thy sting!" Their gain is our loss, but only for a while...

January 04, 2010

Pamela Meager Bazyk said:

I cant even begin to express my love for the Corbetts. It has been almost too many years to mention now since I have seen them, but the memory is so profound I dont even think I can express it adequately. Ed was our dentist for almost all my life. When I was a teenager he was very aware of who I was dating. When i got in the chair and my mouth in a positon where I could not answer his queations he would begin to talk to me about who I was dating! He took such good care of us and I dont think he was paid what it should have cost. He took out my wisdom teeth and I never had a minute of trouble. He would pick me up to babysit the children at a considerable distance, they always paid me more than the going rate and the kids were always tucked in before I arrived. Julie you were both so generous with me and our family. I now understand that if you did all for us, you did it for many. My life was changed because of your love and Christ like example. I hope my life reflects some of the good you extended to me. God bless your family always till we meet again. Pamela Meager Bazyk Mother of 4. Granby, Connecticut for 31 years now.

January 04, 2010

Ron Brough said:

Julie, Anne Marie, and Edward - I just wanted you to know the great impact your husband/father had on me as a youth. When he was my Priest Quorum advisor, he was very instrumental in helping me decide my career path. He always encouraged me and gave me hope. He helped me to see my potential and wasn't afraid to challenge me in my thinking. His influence and example will always mean a great deal to me.

January 04, 2010

Joel and Kim Adair & Family said:

To all the family--The Corbetts have known and influenced so very many people for good, and we are pleased and overwhelmed to be among those who have been greatly blessed by them. Their encouragement to us as a family and individually, given so freely and naturally, has simply made us better. They are certainly loving people who we hope to emulate. We are grateful to you all. To Julie--We have missed you and look forward to seeing you again. Your friendship is a blessing to us and we love you dearly. Doctrine and Covenants 121:8 "And then, if thou endure it well, God shall exalt thee on high..."

January 04, 2010

Marsha Curry said:

I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Corbitt's passing. I loved this man as he was always such a wonderful example to me as well as his sweet wife Julie. I am so very sorry for your loss. Marsha Curry (Housley)

January 05, 2010

Judy Nash (Hobson) Richey said:

Anne Marie Sorry to read that your father died. Your Dad was a great guy. Hope everything will go okay.

January 05, 2010

Bill and Virginia Mannewitz said:

We were so sorry to hear of the death of Dr. Corbett. He was a true friend and a wonderful dentist. We are happy that he is now free of the cancer that plaqued his body. Our love and friendship goes out to Julie and to his children, Anne Marie and Ed. We love you all. We also want to give our love to Mary and JoAnne and to all the other relatives that we know. We will remember all of you tomorrow during his services and internment. He will be buried in Provo Cemetery along with a lot of my Lewis relatives. Love to all.....Bill and Virginia

January 05, 2010

Karyl and Bob Snyder said:

Dear Julie and family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. We were saddened to hear of Dr. Corbett's death. He was a gentle and caring dentist and a wonderful example of a son of God. May you find comfort in your memories of the years you shared, the support of your family and your faith that you will be together again. Our love, Karyl and Bob

January 05, 2010

Bill and Georgia Johnson said:

We are so sorry to hear of Dr. Corbett's death. He was one of the sweetest, most caring men we have known. He also had a great sense of humor. He once emceed a High Priest dinner and had everyone in stitches. Our thoughts and prayers are with Julie and the rest of his family and all of those who loved him. Bill and Georgia Mesquite, NV

January 05, 2010

Ron and Jody Malouf Bud and Jo Grice said:

Dear Julie and Corbett Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you as we remember Bishop Corbett and his family. We express gratitude to Heavenly Father for his life, his leadership, and his love which blessed many lives, including ours. He leaves a legacy of a wonderful family and of service to all those who knew him in all walks of life. With love and continued friendship, Ron and Jody Malouf & Bud and Jo Grice

January 05, 2010

Jonathan and Karyn Brough said:

Please accept our sincerest sympathies for this great loss. Dr. Corbett was indeed a model of professionalism and compassion. He was one of the best examples for me, and has been the pattern that I try to follow in providing patient care. He has already been greatly missed and we wish for you the Lord's blessings and comfort in this time of sorrow.

January 05, 2010

Chuck, Nancy, & Ritchie Dale / Cheri & Roy Chavez Family said:

Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family of Dr. Corbett. We greatly appreciated Dr. Corbett and all he had done for our family. He certainly will be missed. Our prayers are will Mary and Joanne also. We have fond memories of Ed when we first moved to Texas and all were in the Dallas 3rd Ward.

January 05, 2010

Karen B. Bateman said:

I was saddened to hear of the passing of Bishop Corbett. I had no idea he had battled cancer for 9 years, he certainly did it with a quiet dignity. I am grateful to have known him as my Bishop,Dentist and friend. He had such a gentle spirit and great empathy. I remember him telling about a trip he and Julie had made to Europe with several grandsons with such delight! We have certainly missed the Corbetts in the Dallas 4th Ward, and look forward to Julie's return. My heartfelt love to Julie, Ann Marie, Ed, Joanne and Mary, and to those sweet, young grandsons who will so miss his earthly attention. But eternity awaits...

January 06, 2010

Garry Barnett said:

Dr. Corbett was my dentist for all my adult life starting in 1970. I remember him as the painless dentist who took really good care of me. My two visits per year gave me a chance to see my friend. Best wishes to the family, he will be missed.

January 07, 2010

Vince Felchle said:

Dr. Corbett was my first and only dentist in Dallas for 35+ years. He was a wonderful man and true professional. I will miss his touch. He loved his work and liked to show the results of his work. Just a small story to share...Several times upon subsequent visits he would ask the hygienist if she had seen the particularly fine work he did on my teeth. And she didn't mind that she had heard the story and seen the results before. I am smiling now as she was then. My sympathies go to the family.

January 07, 2010

Mark Braby said:

Anne Marie, I am sorry to hear about your dad. I talked to Ritchie last night, and he told me the news. I am glad that you were able to be with him when he passed. I know you will miss him. Mark

January 25, 2010