"I am so sorry for your loss. I just knew Pat causally, but enough to know he was a good man. He will be missed. Regrets Keith Bailey"
In loving memory of
Patrick Conley
Patrick Leo Conley, 90, passed away at the Israel Family Hospice Home on September 4, 2022. Pat was born in Tyrone, Iowa where he was one of twelve children. He lived in Ames since 1955.
He married Marilyn (Sullivan) in 1956. Together, they owned and operated Conley's Trucking until they retired. Pat was famous for his skill at fixing almost anything, and infamous for his sometimes creative methods.
In his free time, he enjoyed boating, fishing, camping and especially spending time with his family.
Pat will be missed by his wife, Marilyn, their children: Joyce Conley Gibson, Donna (Larry) Warshaw, and daughter-in-law Lynn Conley (Dave Engle), as well as the grandchildren: Sarah (Josh) Richman, Ben (Emily) Gibson, Tyler (Sarah) Conley, Corinne Conley, Molly (Wes) Creaden, Ian Warshaw, and Natalie Warshaw, 9 great-grandchildren, and his surviving brother Alex (Sharon) Conley, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Dorothy Conley, Dale Sullivan, Janice and Curt Eddy.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 10 siblings, son Craig Conley and son-in-law Mike Gibson.
There is no service planned at this time.
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"I have so many fond lifetime memories and experiences with my Uncle Pat and Aunt Marilyn. They have always been a big part of my life! I am comforted by remembering who he was and what he did and meant to all of us. He was a great one and will be missed. Prayers to my Aunt Marilyn and family ?? Larry Conley "
"What a great, kind friend of our family. Dad still talks about working with Pat at the Ford garage, like it was yesterday, showing how much he enjoyed that time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Marilyn, and the family. Jason Safly"