Cory M. Bryant

Cory Matthew Bryant, 50, of Coos Bay, Oregon, formerly of Gooding, passed away peacefully Monday, August 19, 2024, in Coos Bay, surrounded by his family.

Cory was born to Danny and Patricia (Smith) Bryant on January 10, 1974, in Reno, Nevada. He was raised in Gooding and attended Gooding schools.

Cory met his partner for life, Doug Wangen, while living in Portland, Oregon. They shared their love and life together for the last 21 years, living and working in Portland and later in the Wood River and Magic Valleys. Most recently they have been residents of Coos Bay, near the beaches and the ocean that Cory loved.

Cory was a compassionate, caring person who was always there to help friends in need. His interests included fishing, crabbing, and beachcombing.  He absolutely loved his dogs, Bella and Peanut, often referring to them as his “kids.”

Preceding him in death were his grandparents; his mother, Patricia Cheslik; his stepfather, Fred Cheslik; and his mother-in-law, Joan Edmonson.

He is survived by his partner, Doug Wangen; his father, Danny Bryant; his stepmother, Elaine Bryant; his brother and sister-in-law, Jeremy and Jaime Bryant; his sisters, Lyndsey Cheslik and Kylee Bryant; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Cremation arrangements will take place in Oregon. A celebration of life will be held in Idaho at a later date.

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