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Conrad WIllis Obituary
Santa Clara, Utah - Conrad Paul Willis, age 90, passed away December 29, 2014 due to complications of Valley Fever. He was born March 24, 1924 in Snow Flake, Arizona to Albert Tillman and Ida Flake Willis.
Conrad was born one of twelve children and grew up during the depression. He served on an aircraft carrier during WWII and was an Ensign in Japan during the Korean War.
Conrad married Shirley Nilsson in 1948. They were married for 57 years and together they raised four daughters and two sons. They had 29 grandchildren, and 45 great grandchildren. He later married Anna Eddington.
He completed a Master's Degree in Chemistry from BYU and was a Nuclear Chemist for the Department of Energy in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Conrad was a faithful member of the LDS Church and served a mission in St. George, Utah. He served as a Stake Mission President and also served in a Bishopric.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Shirley Nilsson Willis. He is survived by his second wife, Anna Eddington, his two sons: Norman and Bill; four daughters: Kim, Cindy, Connie and Christy; 29 grandchildren and 45 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 3rd, 2014 at the Santa Clara 6th Ward Chapel, 3815 West Rachel Drive, Santa Clara, Utah. Visitations will be held on Friday, January 2nd from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 W. St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah and on Saturday, prior to services from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the chapel. Interment will be held at the Santa Clara Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, 435-673-4221. For condolences, full obituary, and funeral listings please visit our website www.metcalfmortuary.com.
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Jerry
January 2, 2015
I am very sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. My heartfelt condolences to the family during this time of sorrow. (1Corinthains 15:26) (Isaiah 61:1,2) Please find peace in knowing that He understands your grief and He cares. 1 Peter 5:6,
January 1, 2015
Uncle Conrad,
We will greatly miss you and above all your wonderful insight into life. We quote you all of the time. Marshall and Letizia Willis
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