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John Conlee Obituary
1951 - 2024
Salt Lake City, UT-John Warren Conlee, 72, of Salt Lake City, Utah, formerly of Urbana, Illinois, died on Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, in Murray, Utah.
John was born on March 16, 1951 in Urbana, Illinois to George Wilbur "Will" Conlee and Grace Adelle Conlee. John studied psychology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, graduating in 1974. He then earned a Ph.D. in Biopsychology from the University of Chicago in 1979. John pursued a fifteen-year career in neuroscience researching hearing loss. In 1996, John completed a master's degree in social work from the University of Utah, where he continued to work as a social worker for many years. Most recently, John was employed as a mental health counselor for dialysis patients.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Tom, his father, Will, and his mother, Grace. He is survived by his daughter, Jade Conlee, of New Haven Conn., his ex-wife, Barbara Dobbs, of Salt Lake City Utah, and his sister-in-law, Lawanna Conlee, of Urbana Ill. An informal memorial service will be held at a later date.
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Carole MacInnis a fan of John since years!
February 14, 2025
Deepest sympathy to the family on their loss. A loss for his fans!! Love to all!
Carole MacInnis Nova Scotia, Canada!
Hugo Morales
June 27, 2024
I will miss John!
During the Mid-Eighties, John was my good friend and jogging partner. We usually enjoyed long-distance rans during lunch breaks. At that time he was a post doctoral researcher at the University of Utah. I lost contact with him when a moved to Oklahoma.
I have no doubt that because of his kindness and integrity, he is now enjoying his eternal reward,
Goodbye John!
Judy Armstrong
June 26, 2024
I met John in the mid 80´s. I was an undergraduate student at the Univ of Utah. I met John through our love of running. He´s ran daily (rain or shine). I always enjoyed running with John and having great conversations with him. He was very kind and good hearted. I moved to California after I graduated and lost contact. I ran into John (while visiting SLC) at a public pool in SLC with his daughter Jade in 2004 and had the pleasure of catching up. RIP John.
Dakota allen
April 15, 2024
I will always miss the time I had with john he was such an inspiration and a big help in turning my life around he worked with me in a home with a company called chrysalis he was like a father to me and I appreciated him so much since my dad was not around thanks john I know you are resting I love you and will miss you dearly
Jacob Savage
March 6, 2024
John was an amazing Social Worker and resource for our dialysis patients and team. It was a pleasure working with John.
Rest in peace team.
Lynne Carlquist
January 15, 2024
It was my great pleasure to have worked with John in the Social Work Department at the Huntsman Cancer Hospital for a number of years.
John could always be counted on to treat his patients/clients with the most current academic/scientific therapies, compassion and sensitivity.
John made meaningful contributions to the Social Work department as well as the other respective departments and specialties he was assigned to!
John was a kind, good human being and I valued my friendship and association with him! Rest in peace John!!
Holly Hill
January 13, 2024
I had the honor or working with John at the University of Utah. A more compassionate man would be hard to find. You will be missed. Rest in peace my friend.
Barbie Sukkari
January 12, 2024
I worked with John at Huntsman Cancer Institute and he was a gentle, kind, caring soul. Peace be with you John
Stephanie Howard Gallo
January 11, 2024
John was such a sweet and caring guy. We had such memorable times! Will and Grace were great hosts when he was visiting in Urbana. The warmth and laughter at that home was infectious.
I wish John peace. I wish his family and all who loved him strength in the time ahead. John was a sweet and gentle soul.
Ed Chevalier
January 10, 2024
We grew up across the street from each other. John was like a brother. RIP my friend.
Connie Bell
January 10, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss, Barbara and Jade. I am very sad he is no longer with us.
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