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Elmer Conway Obituary
Irondequoit: December 4, 2011 at age 92. Predeceased by his wife, Dorothy M. (Beam); beloved father of Susan Crombach (Joseph Pellman, Jr.) and Thomas (Christina "Deanie"); loving grandfather of Katie (Jason) Jenkins, Krista (Dr. Michael) Krzemien, Lindsay, Chelsea Conway; great-grandfather of Parker and Pierce Jenkins; brother of Violette Shayer; several nieces and nephews.
Elmer was owner and chairman of the board of The Conway-Beam Companies. He received various awards including the American Truck Dealer of the Year Award selected by Business Week Magazine and The American Truck Dealers Assoc. in 1988. He was one of the original founders of the LPGA Tournament and Tournament Chairman for 15 years. He raised over 6.5 million dollars for The Rotary Sunshine Camp and Camp Haccamo. He was former Vice President of Oak Hill Country Club and a member for 50 years, and member of the Rochester Rotary Club for 50 years.
Friends may call FRIDAY 12-3 and 5-8 PM at the Dierna Funeral Home, 2309 Culver Rd. (Near Norton). His Memorial Service will be celebrated Saturday 10 AM at Episcopal Church of the Incarnation, 1957 Five Mile Line Rd., Penfield. Interment private at White Haven Memorial Park. Those wishing may make contributions to the Rotary Sunshine Camp c/o Rochester Rotary Club, 180 Linden Oaks, Suite 200, Rochester, NY 14625.
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Memories and Condolences
for Elmer Conway
Don Deming
December 17, 2011
Tom,
So sorry to hear of your fathers passing. He was a wonderful man and a great champion of the Rochester LPGA. I had the pleasure of working under him for several years. I know he will be saddly missed. May God Bless you and your family at this sad time.
December 9, 2011
To the entire Conway family,
Karen and I send our condolences to you at this time of loss. Elmer was a very special man who loved his family, his country, and his golf. He did more for this community than they will ever know. We will miss him but keep fond memories of him and Dorothy in our hearts forever.
John & Betty Meehan
December 8, 2011
Dear family, We met Brud & dorothy in Fl and had many wonderful times with them on the golf course, at tournaments in FL
and NY. He was so proud of his family and was great with Dorothy. We will miss him. Our sincere sympathy.
December 7, 2011
TO THE CONWAY FAMILY......TOM, SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR DADS PASSING. AND ANOTHER CHAPTER IN MY LIFE GONE WITH HIM. SO MANY WONDERFUL YEARS THE RUOFF FAMILY SPENT AT BEAM-MACK WITH YOUR DAD, AND GARY, AND O.B. OBRIEN. THEY WERE ALL TRUE GENTLEMEN AND MADE OUR YEARS IN BUSINESS SO MUCH EASIER BECAUSE OF THE QUALITY OF THEIR SERVICE TO US. BUD ALWAYS HAD THE WARMEST SMILE WHEN HE MET US AT HIS 'STORE'. GOOD MEMORIES FOR ME. WARMEST REGARDS, RALPH RUOFF, SARASOTA, FLORIDA.
December 7, 2011
Tom, Deanie and family,
I was very saddened to hear of your father's passing. We was a wonderful person and will be missed. Please know we are thinking of you and are in our prayers. Vicki Ferris and Robin Kastner, Miguel Llano
Dottie Goldan
December 6, 2011
Dear Conway Family,
I would like to send you all my condolences as I look back on the times that Mr. Conway so graciously supported Dorothy while she lived at RPH. As a member of the staff, I admired his faithfulness and dedication to her. He was a special person, as was she.
May your memories
bring you comfort in the days ahead. It was a pleasure to have known both of them.
Sandra Conway Warren
December 6, 2011
To the Conway family:
I am so sad to hear of Brud's passing. I remember meeting him when I was a child and heard many stories about Brud and Dorothy from my uncle Ed Conway in the years since then. I'm sorry I didn't get to reconnect with him more recently.
Sending my condolences...It is a loss for us all.
Thelisa Wiley
December 6, 2011
To the Conway family it was such a blessing to have met him and spend time with him....I. will truly miss him ....he was such a kind hearty man....I LOVE YOU GUYS.....YOU'RE FATHER~GRANDFATHER WAS VERY PROUD OF HIS FAMILY.......
Linda Teegen
December 6, 2011
Dear Lindsay and Family- sorry to hear about your Grandpa. Hold on your all your happy memories of him. Peace- hugs- Linda and Mark
December 6, 2011
Tom, Deanie, Sue, Joey....YNews offered a great tribute to a man who loved his family, his community, and his sports! Memories of Elmer will put a smile on many faces. Chris and Tom
steve vanburen
December 6, 2011
I'll remember him as a golfer who played with Gary Brown at Monroe. A perfect gentleman and a great guy, he will be missed.
Steve van buren
Jim Dierks
December 6, 2011
To the family of Mr. Conway and employees of Conway-Beam: Our condolences to you all. Rochester has lost a true original and a friend to the New York Museum of Transportation.
December 6, 2011
Susie, Tommy, Joe and Deanie,
We are so sorry about your dad's passing. He certainly left a leagcy in our community, but also a legacy of love and commitment to his family.
What an inspiration!
Paula and Bob Lunn
December 6, 2011
Tom & Family:
My sincerest condolences on the loss of your dad. He was a wonderful man!
Charlene J Blake
December 6, 2011
Tom & Deanie, Susan & Joey: We are very sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Tim, Tiina, Liisa, Kris & Isak Leo
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