Eileen Conklin
Passed: May 06, 2017
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Eileen Conklin
Passed: May 06, 2017
Obituary
Eileen Theresa Conklin, 76, of Goodyear, AZ, passed away on May 6th 2017 after a long illness.
Eileen was born in The Bronx, NY in 1940. She went to school at Brewster High. She then married her true love John Conklin on August 10th 1959 in Elkton, MD. She worked as a dental office manager in NY and CT until she retired and moved to Goodyear, AZ. She then enjoyed working as a hostess for the Cracker Barrel restaurant in Goodyear, where she really loved meeting and chatting it up with the local patrons.
Eileen is preceded in death by her parents, John Dunn and Josephine (McAuley) Dunn, her brother Richard Dunn, grandson Gregory Conklin and nephew Adam Dunn.
Eileen is survived by her husband John Conklin, her four sons, Jeff (Donna) Conklin, Colin (Sarah) Conklin, Chris Conklin, Justin (Kate) Conklin and her brother Robert (Lee) Dunn. She is also survived by her five grandchildren, Rebecca, Hunter, Luke, Taylor, Emma Conklin, seven nieces, 5 nephews and her beloved dog Ozzy.
Eileen had a number of passions in life; she was an avid gardener, interior decorator extraordinaire, and enjoyed paddle tennis, playing cards and bowling. Eileen enjoyed travel including their trips to the Scandinavian countries, St Petersburg Russia, Ireland, cruises on the Danube and The Rhine rivers, Hawaii, Caribbean and several cross country road trips visiting National Parks and seeing family along the way. She also had a sharp wit, a great sense of humor and loved a good practical joke (especially on her husband John).
She will be greatly missed by all but her delightful stories and memories will live on.
At Eileen’s request, no funeral services will be held. Donations may be made to St Jude.org.
Eileen’s family sends a heartfelt thank you to Hospice of the Valley in Surprise, AZ for their caring guidance.
13 responses to Eileen Conklin
Cheryl Vigliotto says:
May 9, 2017
Colin,Chris and Jeff
I knew and loved your mom so many years ago.
A wonderful lady ,mom to you guys and my friend from years past.
I hope you all will always have her in your hearts.
My deepest sympathy for your sorrow
Cheryl Vigliotto
Barbara Hoisington says:
May 9, 2017
Eileen, your son Jeff is my much-admired son-in-law and I get a lot of strength from him. Goodbye, Eileen–I’m sorry we never met.
I didn’t know you loved decorating too. We could have had fun together!
Christine Russell says:
May 10, 2017
You have given me some great advice as I got older. You will truly be missed Aunt Eileen. We all love you.
Peggy Muldoon Fletcher says:
May 11, 2017
Eileen my friend. We go back to our freshman year in High School. It was fun growing up with you. I have so many good memories, most of which always bring a smile to my face. Will miss you old buddy.
Janet Reid Tunick says:
September 28, 2017
Eileen was a great friend of mine back in the fifties in Putnam Lake.
Sorry to hear of her passing.
Molly saty says:
May 11, 2017
Loved reading your history as i only knew the retirement years .
I find peace knowing you are free of suffering and share your pride in your sons .Love and blessings to the family.
Molly Saty