Jack Conklin of Hathaway Pines

    Jack Byron Conklin, a resident of Hathaway Pines, passed away on June 2, 2016.  He was born in Craig, Nebraska on November 27, 1932 the fourth of nine children to
Stella and Carl Conklin.

   Jack was proud to serve in the US Marines during the Korean War, after which he worked at Auto Lite Battery Company in Oakland.

   He moved his family to Irvington in 1955 and then to Hathaway Pines in 1972.

   He retired as head custodian at Hazel Fischer School in Arnold in 1995. Upon retiring he moved to Wise River, Montana which was a lifelong dream. Jack moved back to California in 2008.

   Jack enjoyed hunting, fishing and watching any sports on TV, especially his beloved
Cornhuskers and San Francisco Giants.
Nebraska

   He put the needs of family first, sometimes working two jobs.   He was actively involved in coaching youth baseball at FNYB in Fremont when his sons were young.

   He loved Alaska and made trips there almost every summer after retirement. He  also made numerous trips to Nebraska and Missouri to visit family.

   He always had a smile on his face, a contagious laughter, full of wonderful stories and unconditional love for everyone.

   He made everyone feel special, he did not know a stranger.  From the moment he met you, you were his friend for life.

   He created wonderful memories for his grandchildren, spoiling them all equally.

   He is survived by his three children; Mary Lang (Andy), Linda Thomason (Keith), Robert Conklin, four grandchildren; Brian Erb, Candy Quadrato (Andy), Marty Lang, Brandon Lang (Shannon) and six great-grandchildren; Hillary, Graceynn, Jacob, Jerrod, Jack, Henry.

   He is also survived by his brother and sisters; Wes Conklin (Arlene), Lila Maslonka (George) and Donna Ranta and brother-in-law Mickey Schwoerer, plus numerous nieces and nephews.

   Jack was preceded in death by his daughter Kathryn Erb and son John Conklin, brothers Dwayne, Doug, Don and Sisters Bev Trammer and Evelyn Potter.

   He was buried at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery in Gustine on June 9, 2016.

   Angels Memorial Chapel is handling arrangements.