Ernest Conan

Ernest "Ernie" J. Conan, of Blackfoot Idaho passed away on September 7, 2025 at his home.

Ernie was born in Blackfoot on October 28, 1956 to Daniel Joseph Conan and Ladene Gough Conan.

He grew up in Blackfoot and attended St. Margaret's School and Blackfoot High School. He was a member of the Catholic Church.

He served in the United States Army as a Mobile Radar Operator in Kornwestheim, Germany from 1973-1975. He was awarded the M16 Sharpshooter medal and the National Defense Service medal.

He met and married Regina Raybuck, and raised two children, Brenda,"Bismo" and Brennan,"Rooster". Ern and Regina later divorced, however they always remained friends.

Ernie was a part of the Pocatello Men's Softball Association and was an avid softball player. He worked at Thompson Distributing for 17 years and then went to work for Trans Systems Trucking until retirement.

In his free time, Ernie enjoyed fishing, hunting, trap shooting, music, collecting guns, and watching football. He was a talented musician and played the guitar, which he taught himself. He enjoyed spending time with his family and you knew his love by the nicknames he gave to each of us. He was quick-witted and had a great sense of humor.

Ernie is survived by his children, Travis Conan, Brenda (Mike) Swan, Brennan (Kay) Hibdon; Siblings, Margaret, Becki, Dorothy "Spug", Sheryl (Steve), Daniel (Kathy), Kelly, Julie "Ju" (Brian), Mike (Amanda), Melissa, and Jamie; Grandchildren, Hunter, Connor, Brayden, and Nathan.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Dan and Ladene Conan, niece Casey Mulkey and nephew Samuel Conan, uncle, Steve Conan, cousin, Ed Conan, best friend Steve Sieger, and his beloved dog, Sara.

Ern leaves us with many signature phrase, two of which are "Rock ON" and "Come Over and Lets Swill One Back"

A viewing will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday, September 12, 2025 at Hawker Funeral Home, 132 S. Shilling Avenue in Blackfoot. A Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 13, 2025 at the Grove City Cemetery.

The family would like to thank the staff at the Pocatello Veterans Clinic, the Blackfoot Fire Department and the City Police for their quick response, and their caring attention.