Conan B. Deems

Conan Deems Obituary

LAWRENCE - Conan B. Deems, 28, of Lawrenceville, died Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010, at Doylestown Hospital, Doylestown, Pa.
Born in Trenton, he was an area resident all of his life. Conan attended Mercer County Special Services School in West Windsor and was a supporter of the Muscular Dystrophy Association and the Harley Davidson owners group "HOGS."
Grandson of the late Robert E. Deems, Conan is survived by his grandmother, Florence Deems of Lawrenceville; his father, Robert M. Deems of Lawrenceville; his mother, Marie Betchell of Chula Vista, Calif.; and his sister, Jessica G. Sullivan of Massachusetts.
Funeral services will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made in Conans' honor to Muscular Dystrophy Association, Southern N.J. District, 1060 N. King Highway, Suite 120, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034.
Arrangements are under the direction of Kingston & Kemp, Hamilton. (www.KingstonandKemp.com)

Published by The Trentonian from Dec. 8 to Dec. 11, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Conan Deems

11 Entries

Molly McFerran

February 3, 2011

Grandma Flo & the Deems Family,
I am just now hearing the news about Conan, and want to pass along my condolences. I only met Conan once, in July 2010 at the Preston & Steve studio in Bala. That day, however, was made even more fun by his presence! I am glad I got to meet him, although sad I won't get the chance to ever again. He had such a shining personality and was quite the character!! When Preston & Steve had him on the air towards the end of their show that day he could not stop making us all crack up. Those guys liked him a lot, I could tell, and I know he loved that show and was so excited to be there even though I know it wasn't the first time. That's a day I likely will not forget my whole life. I am glad he no longer has to struggle with the pains of his disease, but the world has lost a truly awesome person with Conan's passing.

Jessica Schymanski

December 16, 2010

I taught Conan at Mercer county Jr/Sr HS. He was such an amazing guy. So excited to learn and to teach others. I am so sorry for your loss. I always think of him fondly.

Flo Deems

December 11, 2010

Thank You! To all of you who have taken the time to write notes of condolences. I did not know that The Trentonian had an on-line obituary page with guest book, until a friend told us. So many thanks, also, to The Trentonian for providing this service.

Conan had Duchennes muscular dystrophy, as most of you know. This is the most severe of the several types of MD and seems to afflict only boys. Usually the boys live no longer than into their very early 20s. Conan would have been 30 next month. Why/how he managed to live this long is a mystery to all, including the doctors. But that he was able to, provided him with those extra years to help others feel better about themselves.

Now his "job" is done, and so he's in Heaven with Matt and Chris, and like Matt's mom Virginia said, the 3 of them are probably raising a ruckus!

Conan has said several times that he attributed his longer-than-usual life to the excellent care provided by the loving staff at the Fox Subacute Center in Warrington, PA, where he lived for the past several years. He loved the place and the people there, so if any of them are reading this, I want them to know this.

I have reached the point of acceptance - even happiness that now Conan is relieved of his physical limitations. I still miss him, of course, but it is with a much lighter heart than I ever thought I'd feel.

Again, thank you all for being a valuable part of Conan's life.

Flo Deems (Conan's grandmother)

Linda & Bill Gunkle

December 10, 2010

To the Deems Family, We only knew Conan for a short time but he has left an impression in my memory and heart which I will carry with me always.<3

Barbara Wig

December 9, 2010

To the Deems family,
I was Conan's teacher many years ago. I remember him as a vivacious young man with a fun filled spirit.

I have so many fond memories of Conan....going to Disney on Operation Dreamlife. Giving him my son's hog nose snake cause my son had tired of it. Having an ant farm in class and Conan getting bit by one of the ants that got out and his leg swelling up from the bite.

He's in a better place resting comfortably. May you find comfort in remembering the good times that you've shared.

I have several pictures of Conan that I'd love to mail to you if you'd like. Please contact me with your address.

In sympathy, Barbara (Winkler) Wig

JoAnne O'Keefe

December 9, 2010

Conan, I only knew you briefly and had spoken to you just this past Saturday as I was coming to visit my daughter, Erin, but I always enjoyed our conversations. You opened up my eyes to the world of the disabled. You were always uplifting to me about my daughter but I saw a sadness in your eyes when I spoke to you. I hope you have found peace and know you are surely one of God's best angels. Please watch over all of us and keep a special eye on my daughter, Erin. I know she would have enjoyed talking to you as I did. You will be missed, especially when I visit since I always enjoyed our encounters in the hall whether entering or leaving. You were a pleasure to be around. Take care and God Bless, I will keep you in my prayers.

Conan at fox august 2010

Deyonia Waugh

December 9, 2010

Conan, it was a pleasure getting to know you and build a friendship that will last forever. You are truly loved and will be missed more than you'll ever know. I will never forget you... you'll always be near and dear to my heart. To the Deems family, you are in my prayers and I am sorry for your lost.

Virginia Price

December 9, 2010

Conan you were a delight to be around ... You will be sadly missed by us all..I am sure you Matt and Chris will be causig a ruckus up ther in heaven.. Mrs Price(Matts Mom)

December 9, 2010

I am Justin's Aunt. Conan , you were wonderful in making him feel at home at Foxsubacute.You are an Angel.God Bless You.Wish I had known you and met you in person.Love you for all you did to make people feel loved!

Leo & Sarah Eagleton

December 9, 2010

Bob,Jessica and Flo,
We are both saddened with the loss of your son,brother and grandson.
Conan was also a great friend to a whole lot of others.
You are ALL in our prayers!!!!!

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