Obituary
Published in The Arizona Republic on Aug. 21, 2011
Harlan Douglas "Doug" Conley a resident of Phoenix for 70 years, passed away unexpectedly on August 13, 2011. He was born on August 6, 1921 and had just celebrated his 90th birthday at a joyous event held in his honor.
Doug was born in Windsor Township, Shelby County, Illinois to Marie (Walden) and Walter F. Conley. He graduated from Windsor High School and attended the University of Illinois before moving to Arizona in 1941. During World War II, Doug served 3 years as a member of the Army Air Forces including service in China with the 14th Air Force. Once back in Arizona, Doug spent most of his career working as an aircraft electrician at Luke Air Force Base from which he retired in 1977. In "retirement", Doug lived his dream of being a full-time cowboy, including time on a cattle ranch at Marshall Lake. He trailed cattle from the Tonto Basin to Flagstaff and from the Verde River to Baker Butte. When not riding the cattle trails he would bring his horses to the Valley and ride almost every day in Papago Park. He retired from horseback riding when he was 87.
Survivors include his daughters, Catherine (Barry) Downs, Patricia Glinski, and Colleen Conley; 5 grandchildren, Patrick Conley, Erin Roden, Mia Williams, Hannah Glinski, and Harlan Glinski; sister, Roberta Curry and brothers-in-law, Harold Curry and Lee Davis; several nieces and nephews; and his dear friends. Doug was preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years, Marjorie Jean (Campbell); son, Walter Douglas Conley; and sister, Rosalie Davis.
Doug lived in the same home in the Loma Linda Neighborhood for over 61 years and was a member of Creighton Christian Church for 55 years. He volunteered his time with the church, Little League, Boy Scouts, and Valley Big Brothers, among others. Doug loved Arizona, especially Phoenix, Pine, and "his" desert. He was devoted to his family and instilled in his children a love of learning, and a respect and appreciation for nature. We will miss reminiscing with him about the interesting experiences from his full and active life as he shared his memories that never faded over the years.
Published in The Arizona Republic on Aug. 21, 2011
Harlan Douglas "Doug" Conley a resident of Phoenix for 70 years, passed away unexpectedly on August 13, 2011. He was born on August 6, 1921 and had just celebrated his 90th birthday at a joyous event held in his honor.
Doug was born in Windsor Township, Shelby County, Illinois to Marie (Walden) and Walter F. Conley. He graduated from Windsor High School and attended the University of Illinois before moving to Arizona in 1941. During World War II, Doug served 3 years as a member of the Army Air Forces including service in China with the 14th Air Force. Once back in Arizona, Doug spent most of his career working as an aircraft electrician at Luke Air Force Base from which he retired in 1977. In "retirement", Doug lived his dream of being a full-time cowboy, including time on a cattle ranch at Marshall Lake. He trailed cattle from the Tonto Basin to Flagstaff and from the Verde River to Baker Butte. When not riding the cattle trails he would bring his horses to the Valley and ride almost every day in Papago Park. He retired from horseback riding when he was 87.
Survivors include his daughters, Catherine (Barry) Downs, Patricia Glinski, and Colleen Conley; 5 grandchildren, Patrick Conley, Erin Roden, Mia Williams, Hannah Glinski, and Harlan Glinski; sister, Roberta Curry and brothers-in-law, Harold Curry and Lee Davis; several nieces and nephews; and his dear friends. Doug was preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years, Marjorie Jean (Campbell); son, Walter Douglas Conley; and sister, Rosalie Davis.
Doug lived in the same home in the Loma Linda Neighborhood for over 61 years and was a member of Creighton Christian Church for 55 years. He volunteered his time with the church, Little League, Boy Scouts, and Valley Big Brothers, among others. Doug loved Arizona, especially Phoenix, Pine, and "his" desert. He was devoted to his family and instilled in his children a love of learning, and a respect and appreciation for nature. We will miss reminiscing with him about the interesting experiences from his full and active life as he shared his memories that never faded over the years.
Obituary
Published in The Arizona Republic on Aug. 21, 2011
Harlan Douglas "Doug" Conley a resident of Phoenix for 70 years, passed away unexpectedly on August 13, 2011. He was born on August 6, 1921 and had just celebrated his 90th birthday at a joyous event held in his honor.
Doug was born in Windsor Township, Shelby County, Illinois to Marie (Walden) and Walter F. Conley. He graduated from Windsor High School and attended the University of Illinois before moving to Arizona in 1941. During World War II, Doug served 3 years as a member of the Army Air Forces including service in China with the 14th Air Force. Once back in Arizona, Doug spent most of his career working as an aircraft electrician at Luke Air Force Base from which he retired in 1977. In "retirement", Doug lived his dream of being a full-time cowboy, including time on a cattle ranch at Marshall Lake. He trailed cattle from the Tonto Basin to Flagstaff and from the Verde River to Baker Butte. When not riding the cattle trails he would bring his horses to the Valley and ride almost every day in Papago Park. He retired from horseback riding when he was 87.
Survivors include his daughters, Catherine (Barry) Downs, Patricia Glinski, and Colleen Conley; 5 grandchildren, Patrick Conley, Erin Roden, Mia Williams, Hannah Glinski, and Harlan Glinski; sister, Roberta Curry and brothers-in-law, Harold Curry and Lee Davis; several nieces and nephews; and his dear friends. Doug was preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years, Marjorie Jean (Campbell); son, Walter Douglas Conley; and sister, Rosalie Davis.
Doug lived in the same home in the Loma Linda Neighborhood for over 61 years and was a member of Creighton Christian Church for 55 years. He volunteered his time with the church, Little League, Boy Scouts, and Valley Big Brothers, among others. Doug loved Arizona, especially Phoenix, Pine, and "his" desert. He was devoted to his family and instilled in his children a love of learning, and a respect and appreciation for nature. We will miss reminiscing with him about the interesting experiences from his full and active life as he shared his memories that never faded over the years.
Published in The Arizona Republic on Aug. 21, 2011
Harlan Douglas "Doug" Conley a resident of Phoenix for 70 years, passed away unexpectedly on August 13, 2011. He was born on August 6, 1921 and had just celebrated his 90th birthday at a joyous event held in his honor.
Doug was born in Windsor Township, Shelby County, Illinois to Marie (Walden) and Walter F. Conley. He graduated from Windsor High School and attended the University of Illinois before moving to Arizona in 1941. During World War II, Doug served 3 years as a member of the Army Air Forces including service in China with the 14th Air Force. Once back in Arizona, Doug spent most of his career working as an aircraft electrician at Luke Air Force Base from which he retired in 1977. In "retirement", Doug lived his dream of being a full-time cowboy, including time on a cattle ranch at Marshall Lake. He trailed cattle from the Tonto Basin to Flagstaff and from the Verde River to Baker Butte. When not riding the cattle trails he would bring his horses to the Valley and ride almost every day in Papago Park. He retired from horseback riding when he was 87.
Survivors include his daughters, Catherine (Barry) Downs, Patricia Glinski, and Colleen Conley; 5 grandchildren, Patrick Conley, Erin Roden, Mia Williams, Hannah Glinski, and Harlan Glinski; sister, Roberta Curry and brothers-in-law, Harold Curry and Lee Davis; several nieces and nephews; and his dear friends. Doug was preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years, Marjorie Jean (Campbell); son, Walter Douglas Conley; and sister, Rosalie Davis.
Doug lived in the same home in the Loma Linda Neighborhood for over 61 years and was a member of Creighton Christian Church for 55 years. He volunteered his time with the church, Little League, Boy Scouts, and Valley Big Brothers, among others. Doug loved Arizona, especially Phoenix, Pine, and "his" desert. He was devoted to his family and instilled in his children a love of learning, and a respect and appreciation for nature. We will miss reminiscing with him about the interesting experiences from his full and active life as he shared his memories that never faded over the years.
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