Fairbanks, Alaska
Aug 10, 1909 – Feb 7, 2013 (Age 103)
LeNora Josephine Quint Huntley Conkle, age 103, passed away at the Fairbanks Pioneer Home on February 7, 2013. LeNora was born near Hazelton, Idaho on August 10, 1909. She was the third child born to Jesse and Olga Quint. She had three children from an early marriage - Glen, Dick and Fay.LeNora...
Read MoreMany years ago I had the pleasure of meeting Ms. Conkle at the Pioneer home, when I worked as a CNA. she was amazing and impacted my life from the moment I met her. I still think of her often and the amazing legacy she left behind. Rest easy Ms. Conkle and Fly with the angels.
Jaylene Davis
August 02, 2022 | Work
As newlyweds, my husband and I were privileged to meet Mrs. Conkle during a once in a lifetime trip to Alaska in 1994. We have since talked about her and other pioneers we met that trip - truly amazing people. Such a sweet lady and her trophy room was definitely something to see - so glad to have her book Wind on the Water. We'll never forget that trip because of the people and places we visited. What a lovely person - wish her family the best - she truly was a special lady.
Kirk/Katherine Ford
February 22, 2013 | Arapaho, OK
LeNora stayed with us in Anchorage during some winters. I loved her quick wit and smile and LeNora always loved her boys who would stay with her during hunting seasons. She was gracious and welcoming to everyone.
Rita
February 20, 2013 | Eugene, OR
I feel privileged to have known LeNora. I met her at Senior Citizens in North Pole. She invited me to her home once. I was surprised to see the simple life she led. I am so proud I have one of her books she signed. She will be sorely missed. Truly a pioneer woman
Nadine Ham
February 20, 2013 | Lubbock, TX
My family visited Lenora many times at Eagle Trail Ranch in the 80's and 90's. She was always ready with a funny story about earlier times on Cobb and Tanada Lakes. She would invite us to pick a bunch of sweet peas she grew by the greenhouse or to come in and look at a crazy quilt design. I admired Lenora for her friendliness, her sense of humor in the face of adversity, and her dedication to writing down the many stories she had gathered during her life. Thanks for the memories, Lenora.
Becky Hammer
February 18, 2013 | Fairbanks, AK
Lenore was a sweet lady, who always enjoyed sharing her smile and wisdom with others. Her friends and family will miss her; she lived a long life, and history lives on in her books. Condolences to the family.
Stanna Wilson
February 18, 2013 | Copper Center, AK
I spent an amazing and interesting Saturday afternoon with Lenora a number of years ago before she sold the Ranch [our first meeting]. She impressed me so with her sense of humor, personal strength, and SHARP mind. I am glad she wrote her books, so some great history has been recorded. I only wish I had met her earlier. I send my condolences to her family.
Lin Perry-Plake
February 18, 2013 | Copper Basin
LeNora, friend of the Cleo and Daphne McMahan family since late 40s. Over the decades LeNora and i stayed in touch, always there for each other when loved ones died. I had great admiration for her and was so thankful she had a good long, may i repeat long... life.
Sally McMahan
February 17, 2013 | Palmer, AK
Colin god bless you and your family, your friend AJ
February 17, 2013