Brig. Gen. David Cornell
Aug. 14, 1934 – Dec. 4, 2020
This caring and gentle man leaves behind a permanent mark etched on many hearts and will be extremely missed by his wife, the love of his life for 62 years, Lynn, whom he met on a blind date and serenaded with his ukulele; his children, David (Alexa) and Shawn (Elizabeth) and extended family.
Dave joined the US Air Force in 1956 as an Airman Second Class (two stripes) and retired 32 years later as a Brigadier General. Dave was also a member of the Lebanon Singers, Lebanon Planning Commission (Chairman), and Lebanon Visitors Center Planning Trio.
In 2000, after 44 years of devoting his time to the military and engineering construction projects, Dave retired. He became a founding member of the Missouri Plein Air Painters Association (MOPAPA) and the Heartland Art Club, and a member of the Gateway East Artists Guild (GEAG). For the next 18 years, he spent almost every Sunday painting outdoors with a continuously expanding circle of friends. His last painting was completed one month before his passing. As much as he loved learning about painting, he loved teaching about it even more. His enthusiasm and encouragement touched and brightened many lives.
The Heartland Art Club wishes to remember this generous and talented man by creating and seeding an exhibition award in his name, the David Cornell Landscape Award. If you would like to contribute towards the award, please send donations to Heartland Art Club with “David Cornell Award” written in the check’s memo. You may also elect to donate online by clicking the button below.
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