Bradley Ray Conn, age 47, a resident of Sedro-Woolley, WA, passed away unexpectedly on January 10, 2015 in Mount Vernon, WA.

He was born on December 17, 1967, in Mount Vernon, WA the son of David and Betty Jo Conn.

Brad was raised and attended school in Burlington, WA, graduating from Burlington-Edison High School in 1986.

On July 27, 1991, Brad was united in marriage to Beverly Anna Hurn in Mount Vernon, WA.

Brad attended Skagit Valley College from 1986-1988, playing baseball and graduating with an Associates Arts Degree. Brad also attended Central Washington University and Western Washington University.

In his younger years Brad worked at Gubrud Valley Nissan. He also worked at Skagit Valley Park and Recreation where he was instrumental in the development of the SWISH Basketball program, Adult sport programs and Youth Sport Camps. Brad returned to Skagit Valley College in the spring of 1989 as the assistant to long-time Head Coach Jim Hosek. Brad coached at Skagit through the 1997 season before being hired to take over the program at Sedro-Woolley. In 1998, Brad was hired as the Head Baseball Coach at Sedro-Woolley High School where he worked as a Safety Enhancement Officer and Head Baseball Coach until his passing. Brad was a well respected colleague and mentor at Sedro-Woolley High School. He was a major influence in the lives of his students, colleagues and friends. Brad was an accomplished communicator and advisor.

During Brad's coaching at Sedro-Woolley he was a fixture in Skagit Valley as well as the baseball community throughout the state and region and served as the Washington State Baseball Coaches Association President from 2004 to 2013. During his time as the WSBCA President he was instrumental in having the Washington State Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame Banquet moved to Safeco Field and created a display of honorees in the Seattle Mariner Museum. Brad coached the Senior All State Games in 2005 and 2014. In 2011, he started Skagit Valley Baseball Club with the help of George Dewey and Mount Vernon Head Baseball Coach Danny Costa. Brad was an Associate Scout for the Seattle Mariners from 2009 until his passing, where he coached the Mariner Scout Team in Arizona. In 2013, Brad was named Northwest Conference Coach of the Year for Baseball. On November 22, 2014, Brad was inducted into the Washington State Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Brad considered this one of his greatest professional accomplishments.

Brad is survived by his wife Beverly at the family home in Sedro-Woolley; son, Jackson Ray Conn of Pacific Lutheran University and daughter, Riley Jo Conn at the family home and his loving dog Jeter. His parents David and Betty Jo Conn of Burlington and mother-in-law, Darlene Hurn of Sedro-Woolley.

Brad was preceded in death by his father-in-law Allan C. Hurn, his paternal grandparents, Don and Dorothy Conn and maternal grandparents, Joe and Helen Fagan.

A Life Celebration Service will be held at 4pm on Friday, January 16, 2015 at Bethany Covenant Church in Mount Vernon, followed by a reception at the church and then a no-host gathering at Burlington Coconut Kenny's.

Memorials are suggested to the Conn Family Fund at any Skagit Bank, GoFundMe at http://www.gofundme.com/Bradconn and contributions can also be made to the Sedro-Woolley Baseball Club, 109 Metcalf Street, PMB 102, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284 (these contributions will directly support Sedro-Woolley)

Arrangements are under the care of Lemley Chapel in Sedro-Woolley, WA. Share memories of Brad at www.lemlechapel.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Skagit Valley Herald on Jan. 14, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for BRADLEY CONN

13 Entries

January 24, 2015

Richard and I were so sorry to hear about Brads passing. Our prayers go out to his family. Richard and Ruth
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Sandi Riley Leichliter

January 14, 2015

So many great memories of Brad, his warm smile, his jokes that were sure to leaving you laughing, and his big heart. He gave so much of himself to others and became such a well respected member of the community. My heart hurts for the sudden loss of our friend. Now we have an angel to watch over us. I hope you enjoy that diamond in the sky. Praying for friends and family. You will be missed!!! Class of 1986.

Sharon Vanderhyde

January 14, 2015

Betty Jo, I was so sad to read of Brads passing. I know how proud you have been over the years as we would have conversations about our families. All your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I send hugs to you. You have many wonderful memories of Brad that will help keep him with you at all times.

Trino Vivanco

January 14, 2015

Brad was a great friend of the Vivanco family and we considered him a 5th brother. I will miss you. Many great memories and moments spent with Brad. My heart goes out to the kids and Bev.

Kim Meins

January 14, 2015

I will greatly miss waving to him as he went of to work and when he came home. He had a huge impact on many kids, my children as well. His family is forever in our thoughts and continuing prayers.

clint Meins

January 14, 2015

He was a grate friend and a grate prison he help me a lot through out school my thought and prayers go to his family and friends.

Dave Trevino

January 14, 2015

So sad to hear about Brad's sudden passing. My condolences to all of his family, friends and players. You will be missed and remembered. Chaka Conn! Class of 1986.

Richard & Linda Nelles

January 14, 2015

Richard and I extend our deepest sympathy's to you and your family during this sad time. Our thought's and prayer's are with all of you.

Jim Allen

January 14, 2015

Brad was a great guy, husband, father and friend. Brad had a quick wit and humor, was a great leader and had more baseball stories and sayings then anyone else I ever knew. Brad will be greatly missed by all. My sincere condolence's to Bev, Jackson and Riley.

Robert Cassels

January 14, 2015

I forgot to add my name.

January 14, 2015

I knew Brad from my umpiring days in Skagit Valley. He was a great young man in high school and at Skagit Valley College. He impressed me enough that I have remembered him all these years. Praying for Beverly and family.

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