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Willis Jack "Tonner" Conrad

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Willis Conrad Obituary

Willis Jack Conrad was born in Yreka, California on March 5th, 1969. He was the son of Willis Conrad Jr. and Florence Conrad. He was known as Tonner to friends and family. He made everyone around him laugh, making jokes and telling stories with his crazy sense of humor and that sparkle in his eye. He loved history, especially the civil war. He had such an amazing memory for names and details. Tonner was a great fisherman. He spent many hours fishing and cleaning fish to give to elders in his community. Tonner had an amazing caring side to him .He always showed up when someone needed him. He never hesitated to help people in need, even if they were strangers to him. He is survived by his mother Florence Conrad, his wife Jana Conrad and their two sons Cody and Sterling Conrad. His other children are Basil, Trevor, Lily Rose and little Aylee. His sisters Melodee Conrad, Shawnna Conrad, Karla Conrad, April Gayle, Irene Avechuco,and Carol Anne Albertson, and his brother Willis Conrad III. His nieces and nephews will miss His guidance and stories. He enjoyed their successes and cheered them up when they failed. He was Uncle or just Uncs to Aja, Brent, Emma, Chelsea, Misti,Travis, Jessica, Brandon, Mariah, Tyler, Rosie, and Brianna, Melinda, Sarah, Isreal, Sam , Kristina, Micheal. He was predeceased by his father Willis Conrad Jr. and his nephew Harley Moore. Funeral services were held on Saturday, December 10, 2011. Online condolences may be made at www.girdnerfuneralchapel.com, Girdner Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. Please sign the guest book at www.Times-Standard.com, click obits.

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Published by Times-Standard on Dec. 12, 2011.

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Amy McDonald

December 12, 2011

Tonner will surely be missed. He was a wonderful and caring man who always took care of his friends and family. Some of my fondest memories are of laughing with Tonner and the rest of the Conrad family. Hanging around in the old house, riding around in the back of the light blue Datsun pickup, eating eel and acorn soup, listening to music, skinning fox...the list goes on and on. Thanks for all the memories and guidance to become who I am today. My heart is with you all. I love you!

Tim Nelson

December 12, 2011

I'm going to miss his laugh, his jokes and his caring for others. He always welcomed my family with open arms and a hearty smile. He will be missed and I'm still in shock. My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.

Misty Rickwalt

December 10, 2011

I'm going to miss my friend and brother. Can't believe he's gone. It'll never be the same around here again without his smile, great big hugs, and "I love you's"... Got a lot of good memories with that guy... RIP Ton

Lara (McKay) Shields

December 10, 2011

It's been many years since I left the area, but my memories of Tonner are of a young boy with a big heart and a big laugh. Your family was such an important part of my time there and so many of the things I learned from your family have stuck with me through the years. My heart aches for you all. Sending much love and strength to get you through this difficult time.

Julian Lang

December 9, 2011

Our thoughts and hearts are with you guys.

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