Gary L. Conley, age 62, of Bakersfield, CA died peacefully at home on July 15, 2022.
Gary was born on January 15, 1960, in Bakersfield, CA to parents Pat & Thelma L. (Harmon) Conley. He was the youngest of six kids. He graduated from Arvin High School in 1978. Gary loved participating in many sports, from baseball, football, and hockey.
Gary is preceded in death by his parents, Pat & Thelma (Harmon) Conley, his brothers, Larry Belia. and Jerry Lawrence Conley of Bakersfield, CA.; and his sisters, Katherine Lucille (Conley) Weldin and Patricia Louise (Conley) Karr, of Bakersfield, CA. Gary is survived by his sister, Linda Diane (Conley) Horlacher, of Bakersfield, CA; his son, Tristen Allen Conley, of Delano, CA.; his daughter-in-law, Monica Conley, of Delano, CA.; and his daughter, Leslie Leanne Hollett, of Bakersfield, CA.
Gary loved his family dearly, he was a loving father, uncle, and grandpa. He spent many family gatherings playing with his nieces and nephews as they grew up. Gary loved being a grandpa to his grandchildren, Madison, Zachary, Natalie, Kaylee, Bailey and Tristen Jr. He will be truly missed by his family and many friends.
A funeral is scheduled for August 11, 2022 at Greenlawn Funeral Home Northeast, 3700 River Blvd. Bakersfield, CA 93305. Memorial services will start at 9am with a graveside to follow at 10am. Brandon Holthaus will officiate the services. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Gary’s life. The family would like to thank all of his family and friends for their kind words, prayers and generosity.
Donations can be sent to https://gofund.me/437e29d3.