Dennis Conner Obituary


DENNIS FREDERICK CONNER
April 23, 1949 ˜ September 28, 2018

Dennis F. Conner, 69, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2018, at the Ray Hickey Hospice House in Vancouver, Washington. He was born on April 23, 1949 in Denver, Colorado to Dennis and Betty Conner. He graduated from Hershey High School in Wichita Falls, Texas, before enlisting in the Air Force. Dennis served in Vietnam and finished his military career in the Army National Guard. After 20 years of combined military service, Dennis worked various jobs in Corvallis, Oregon and Vancouver.
Dennis is survived by his wife, Cindy; father, Dennis; brothers, Mike (Ruth) and Pat (Chris); daughter, Heather Hunsaker; son, Derek (Lindsey); step-daughter, Heather (Noah) Johnson; ten grandchildren; and five nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty; and brother, Gary.
Military honors and burial will take place at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Oregon on Friday, October 26, 2018, at 12:30 p.m. A Celebration of Life will follow at 2:00 p.m., at the home of Mike Conner (for more info: [email protected]).
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Published by The Columbian on Oct. 7, 2018.
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Oh Dennis,What a joy you were to work with! Besides that you were a husband to Cindy that she really needed and a great Dad to Heather!
I have faith that you are in a good place with no more pain.
You will live on in all of us who knew you.

Linda Sue Morrison

October 10, 2018

I live and miss you Uncle Dennis. Your laugh, and Rosy cheeks, songs, stories, and good Lord; your jokes! This world has lost a truly good, and wonderful man. They don't really make them like they used to anymore. My beautiful Aunt found her gold. You were my only Uncle by marriage, you were family to me, I hold in the highest respect. I only wish there had been more time, I hope you knew that even though I haven't been able to be around anyone in a long time, that I loved you and my Aunt dearly, you both are two of my favorite people on my very short list. Sincerely, with much love, Shelly

Michelle Rhoades (Olson)

October 8, 2018

The world has lost a great man.
It was great to work with you Dennis.
Sorry that this happened to a wonderful caring man.
RIP and watch over your wonderful families.

Beth (Manning) Greenberg

October 7, 2018

I love you Dad. Tyr and Ari miss their grandpa so much. Noah and I will keep your memory strong forever. Thank you for being the kind, helpful, compassionate, loving person you were. You taught me so much about life and you were so good to mom and my kids. Having to say goodbye so soon feels like my heart has broken into pieces. I am grateful to have been a part of your life. My only hope is that you knew how much we all loved you. Forever in our hearts.

~Heather Johnson

Heather Johnson

October 7, 2018

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