Pansy "Eileen" Conner

Pansy "Eileen" Conner, age 85, of La Grande, died April 3, 2009. The funeral service will be held on Friday, April 10th at 2:00 p.m. at Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center, 1502 7th Street in La Grande. Pastor Gary Hood from the Crossroads Community Church in La Grande will be officiating. Committal and interment will follow at the Hillcrest East Cemetery. Viewing will be from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center. To sign the online guestbook visit www.danielsknopp.com.

Eileen was born October 30, 1923 at Hilgard, Oregon to Bethel Davis and Grace (Hayter) Davis. The family later moved to La Grande and settled near Riveria Grade School. Eileen attended La Grande public schools while helping raise her younger brothers and sister. She married Harold Conner on September 17, 1950. The couple were active members of their church, Pioneer Church of God (now known as Crossroads Community Church) where they were the first couple to be married in the church. Eileen spent her time raising her children, along with many daycare children, over the years. The daycare business became a family affair. She was devoted to her family and church family.

As a young girl, Eileen and her brothers spent a lot of time swimming in the Grande Ronde river, hiking in the Blue mountains, picking huckleberries, helping with the family farm animals and loved playing with baby chicks. She enjoyed listening and singing while her family played various musical instruments. Later in life, Eileen enjoyed bird watching, outdoor picnics, reading and most of all, being with her family.

Eileen was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Conner; brothers, Merlin, Elmer, Victor and Milfred Davis. Survivors include her children, Nadine Faber of Vancouver, Washington and Sandy and Steve Campbell of La Grande; grandchildren, Michelle Faber and Chris Stevens, Derek Archer, Brandon Archer of Vancouver, Washington, Jaime Campbell of Boise, Idaho, Jason and Kirsten Campbell of Pendleton; eight great grandchildren; brothers, Donald Davis, Myron and Jackie Mortier, Lester and Keri Mortier; sister, Patsy Leighton and close friends and family, Debbie and Scott Stevens.

Those who wish may make contributions in memory of Eileen Conner to the GRH Home Care Services in care of Daniels~Knopp.

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