In Memory Of
Thomas R. Conn
1933
2013
Thomas R. Conn
December 20, 1933 — January 16, 2013
OBITUARY: Thomas R. "Tom" Conn
Thomas R. "Tom" Conn, 79, Topeka, KS, died Wed., Jan. 16, 2013, at Midland Hospice House. He was born Dec. 20, 1933, at Bandon, OR, the only child of Earl M. and Helen R. (Bowman) Conn.
He graduated from Cottage Grove Union High
School (Oregon) and served in the U.S. Air Force from May, 1955 to Aug., 1964. In 1995, Tom retired from Kansas Power & Light (Weststar Energy).
He was a member of University United Methodist Church, 90th SRW, Sons and Daughters of Oregon Pioneers (life member), Boy Scout Troop 10 of Topeka, Thomas Jefferson
Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution, Capitol Post # 1 of the American Legion, Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie # 4319 (Past President & former State Officer), Topeka Genealogical Society, and Shawnee County Historical Society.
Tom was married to Kay J. Horton on April 9, 1961, at Kansas Avenue Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife: Kay J. Conn of the home; son: Brian (Amy) Conn of Topeka; daughter: Deborah (Robert) Huckstep of Topeka; 2 granddaughters: Tara Bartley and Kellie Huckstep; 3 step-grandchildren; and 5 step-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM, Mon., Jan. 21, 2013, at University United Methodist Church. Interment in Rochester Cemetery. Tom will lie in state after 3:00 PM, Sun., at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence Ave., Topeka, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.
Memorial contributions may be made to University United Methodist Church, 1621 SW College Ave., Topeka, KS 66604 or Midland Hospice, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606-2800.
Thomas R. "Tom" Conn, 79, Topeka, KS, died Wed., Jan. 16, 2013, at Midland Hospice House. He was born Dec. 20, 1933, at Bandon, OR, the only child of Earl M. and Helen R. (Bowman) Conn.
He graduated from Cottage Grove Union High
School (Oregon) and served in the U.S. Air Force from May, 1955 to Aug., 1964. In 1995, Tom retired from Kansas Power & Light (Weststar Energy).
He was a member of University United Methodist Church, 90th SRW, Sons and Daughters of Oregon Pioneers (life member), Boy Scout Troop 10 of Topeka, Thomas Jefferson
Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution, Capitol Post # 1 of the American Legion, Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie # 4319 (Past President & former State Officer), Topeka Genealogical Society, and Shawnee County Historical Society.
Tom was married to Kay J. Horton on April 9, 1961, at Kansas Avenue Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife: Kay J. Conn of the home; son: Brian (Amy) Conn of Topeka; daughter: Deborah (Robert) Huckstep of Topeka; 2 granddaughters: Tara Bartley and Kellie Huckstep; 3 step-grandchildren; and 5 step-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM, Mon., Jan. 21, 2013, at University United Methodist Church. Interment in Rochester Cemetery. Tom will lie in state after 3:00 PM, Sun., at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence Ave., Topeka, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.
Memorial contributions may be made to University United Methodist Church, 1621 SW College Ave., Topeka, KS 66604 or Midland Hospice, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606-2800.
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Sunday, January 20, 2013
5:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)
Parker-Price & Davidson
Service
Monday, January 21, 2013
Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)
University United Methodist Church
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