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Cimarron Conway Obituary
Cimarron Conway passed away at his home on Dec. 22 after a five month illness. Mr. Conway hosted the Monterey Bay Show Case on talk radio for over 25 years. He retired to Ben Lomond 13 years ago and was well known to friends and neighbors in the area.
He is survived by his wife Bonnie Bell of Ben Lomond, his brothers Peterson Conway of Carmel and Scott Conway of Oregon, his sons Cimarron Conway of Marin and Shane Conway of San Diego.
There will be an Irish Wake to celebrate his life held at his home at 368 Woodland Dr. on Saturday Jan. 9th from 12:00 to 4:00 pm. All friends are invited to attend.
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Memories and Condolences
for Cimarron Conway
Rita Joyce
February 19, 2010
Bonnie,Friends and Family: Pulling up Cimarron's obituary and photo gave me a mixture of emotions. I was very fortunate to be a part of his life, from 1966 until our divorce in 1972. We met in San Francisco while working for the San Francisco Examiner. His sophistication, charm, southern manners (thanks to his dear step-father, Dan), intelligence and fabulous sense of humor won me over in a heartbeat. I was all of 21 years old, and Cim was 25. He was successful during the years we were together as food and wine editor in Laguna Beach, newspaper ad sales rep, freelance writer in South Lake Tahoe, bartender in Cape Cod, marketing director for a private sportsman club in Seattle, afforded the two of us to make wonderful memories. Music was most certainly his passion. I am so sorry for your loss,and Bonnie,God bless you for your love for Cimarron...you have won your wings here on earth, and will fly on up to heaven and join your dear husband. Next time I hear thunder, it just might be Cimarron beating away on conga drums, smiling with his eyes all a-twinkle.....
Victoria Stone
February 7, 2010
Cimarron was the most charismatic man that I have ever known... it was as if there was a spot light that simply followed and illuminated him where ever he went. That deep melodious voice, his sharp wit and his intellect all made him a person that one could never forget. His multi octave version of "When the Saints Go Marching In" could get people dancing and cheering... his cartoon charactures drawn on coctail napkins are still most likely hanging in various places or pressed in someone's photo albums. He will continue to live on in the hearts of those who cherished him... and in mine. My heart felt sympathy goes out to his family and especially to Bonnie... I'm so sorry for your loss.
Dorothy Massie
January 10, 2010
Dear Bonnie: I remember Cim from the time he was six years old--this brave little boy having to go off to military school....this was when Cim's mother and I shared an apartment in Richmond, Virginia. He grew up to be a talented, brilliant young man, and I wish I could have seen him more often as the years went by. I am so glad that you and he were together..I know that you were the most important person in his life, and he was lucky to have you with him. My fond regards and sympathy to you. Sim's aunt and Dana Massie's mother, Dorothy Massie
wendy murphy
January 7, 2010
Cousin Cim--I remember him from our childhood when he lived in Virginia and later when he he became that handsome young man in the Air Force uniform who came to visit me in NYC when I lived there. We've crossed paths several times since then, despite living on opposite coasts, and I know from many stories from my mother, Cammie, that you Bonnie were the rock of his life. I'm so sorry to learn third hand now of Cim's death. I didn't even know that he had been sick for several months. I will remember his beautiful smile and fine voice and the fact that he and I had some sort of special connection, perhaps because I recognized early that he was bright and talented and I somehow understood his need to walk on the wild side from time to time.
I wish I could be there with you at that Irish wake which I'm sure will be a time of laughter as well as sorrow.
January 6, 2010
Rest in peace, dear friend. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Susan Mosolf Sory
Chris P. Johnson
January 6, 2010
Hi Bonnie, I am saddened to hear of Cimarron's passing. We go back a lot of years, a lot of laughing, and a lot of good times. Take care of yourself.
Gail da Roza Barstow
January 6, 2010
Cim was a dear old friend from our days at Carmel High. My heartfelt condolences go out to his wife, and family. He was one of a kind...
mark carbonaro
January 5, 2010
Cimarron, rest in peace. i used to catch your shows on knry and you always did a great job of showcasing local folks and events in the area. it was solid, community-based radio and it added greatly to our local airwaves.
Christie Neth-Greenwall
January 5, 2010
Dear Bonnie,
My thoughts and prayers are with you tonight. You and I worked together at Rancho Canada in Carmel Valley. I have so many happy memories of you and Cimarron doing your radio show from Carmel venues. Singing at the Piano at Mission Ranch is my favorite. Take care.
Robert Kimball
January 5, 2010
My heart felt condolences to the family. Keep the rabbit foot Cim.
January 5, 2010
Cim was a special guy in the Carmel High Class of 1959. We missed seeing him at our 50th reunion and now we know why.
God speed, Cim.
Kati Fry Corsaut
Mike Curran
January 5, 2010
My Condolences to the Family, Cimarron was a Bartender at American Legion Post 41 and what any intersting person he was, I always enjoyed a converstaion with him.
Past Commander
Sal belleci
January 5, 2010
To Bonnie
Its Been A Long Time.
I will Miss Cimarron You Two Were great Friends. We Had Fun Especially at Segovias. What a Loss To a Great Guy I still Hear His Voice as Im Typing this :(
god Bless Him & Take Care
Leigh Bell
January 3, 2010
...I will miss Cimarron...I'm just thankful I was able to see him during his annual party...wish I could be there for his Wake...but I'll lift a tall cool one in his memory...
...and remember the good ole times at our "watering holes"... ...Monty's...DQ's...Henflings...lots of fond memories....
...my heart goes out to Bonnie...
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