Vera Conkey
Passed: October 22, 2022
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Vera Conkey
Passed: October 22, 2022
Obituary
Vera Conkey of Avondale, Arizona died October 22, 2022 at the age of 90 years. She was born on January 28, 1932 in Des Moines, Iowa to Ivan Miller and Mable (nee Grimm) Miller. She was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Walter Conkey and grandson, Christopher Rice. She is survived by her daughters, Peggy (Jamie) Helminiak, Robin Rice, and Jeri (Richard) Burns; son Brian Conkey; sister, Jane Miller; eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Vera was born and raised in Des Moine, Iowa. She married Walter Conkey on June 25, 1950. They were married for 39 years before his passing in 1989. Together, they raised four children; three daughters and a son. Vera moved to Arizona in 1999. Vera was a loving wife, mother, and friend. She never met a stranger and was known by all to be a respectful (but still sassy) and sweet lady.
Vera lived a full life. She was a great cook, but her best recipes were hot fudge pudding and shepherd’s pie. She worked at both venues for the Arizona Coyotes and Diamondbacks. She also volunteered at Banner Estrella and at hospitals in California before then. Vera spent her free time bowling in several leagues over the years, working crossword puzzles, and watching the lightning displays during storms. What Vera really loved though was travelling. She enjoyed long trips in an RV and managed to travel to all 50 states. Her daughters Peggy and Robin went on a trip to Europe with her as well.
She loved her family and was always present in her children’s lives. In fact, her proudest achievement were her children, eight grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. Vera was known to be very caring and loving, but also feisty and independent. She had a great sense of humor and had a feisty personality.
A service will be held at 2PM, Saturday, November 5 at Avondale Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Avondale Baptist Church.
6 responses to Vera Conkey
Lee Pitts says:
October 28, 2022
I really admired your mother. She was a sweet lady.
Dixie Whitman says:
October 28, 2022
God Bless you in Heaven Vera, you were a very special Lady and it was a Blessing to have known you for so long. Lots of memories and fun times. You raised some awesome kids along the way of your journey through life. Love you forever , until we meet again.
Witt Hives says:
October 31, 2022
You were like a second mother to me. You’re truly going to be missed. Love Witt
Lori McNally says:
November 2, 2022
Vera was a beautiful women inside and out, she had a huge heart of gold. Vera and my family were neighbors. To me she as my Angle always will to help with our young children at the time, as we had no family close by. Truly my only friend while living on Ferntower Ave. in West Covina Ca., We will definitely miss her. We love you Vera. sincerely Lori and Jim McNally
Greg Walker says:
November 4, 2022
I knew Vera Conkey for many years and am mourning along with her family her sudden recent passing. In all the time I knew Vera, I never knew her to be anything but decent, honest, and fair-minded. She was a loving, fun lady, a good person.
I send my condolences to her family for their loss of one so dear to them. I wish them peace, comfort, and lots of love in their time of grief.
Greg Walker