Barb and daughters,
I'm sitting here heart broken and in disbelief to learn that Conall has passed. Meri and I were out of the country and somehow missed any announcements of his death! Please accept our very late condolences. I was so blessed to have those years in the SW area extension working with Conall. He was a super team player and great agronomist as well! I always appreciated what Conall had to share. We became great friends but for some reason I didn't connect much with Conall after his retirement! My loss for sure! Thank you so much for sharing the beautiful slide show and letting us view a snapshot of Conall and all that he loved! Guess I'll see him some day!
May God give you all peace and strength!
Friend and Colleague
Curtis Thompson
I had the pleasure of knowing Conall for many years. I only saw him at shows, once or twice a year. He was joyful and witty and caring. His laugh made the room smile. If I feel this sense of loss, I can only imagine how his family feels. I am so sorry. He made the world a better place and that's a pretty fabulous legacy.
Laura Ridge
Sincere condolences to your family. We knew Conall from showing rabbits. He was one of our favorite judges. Always smiling and had a joke or 2 or several. He was such fun to be around. He was a great man and He will be greatly missed. So sorry for your loss.
Dear Barb and Girls,
So sorry to hear of Conall's death. We have wonderful memories of the years he was our county agent. The county fairs, state fair and KJLS with your family are great memories for us. Gary remembers when Conall had chigger bite after county camp. and traveling to Manhattan for the county fair judging clinic .Conall had a wonderful sense of humor and when we think of him it brings a smile to our faces.
love
Gary and Nina Seibert
Barb and family, our friendships with Conall go back many years, to that 1982 National Dutch Show in Hutchinson. It is difficult to imagine anyone more personal, joyful, and friendly than Conall. We spent many good times together, and have a lot of special memories that we will cherish always. It was a privilege to know him, and to be able to call him our friend. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Helen and I were deeply saddened to learn of your loss. We wish we could just be with you to give you Barbara, Andrea, and Alicia a hug, but since we can not do that please know you have our deepest sympathy. May God Bless You. Ivan and Helen Williams
As a rabbit person from Maine and long time ARBA member, I can say that Conall was one of the nicest rabbit people I've ever met. He judged here in Maine for our local club and was so easy going and matter of fact. Always a smile for everyone. I will miss him.
Conall was a big part of out 4H family he worked with our children in their projects and Doug when he was and counselor at camp, condolences to family he will be missed.
i came across notice of his passing and i was taken aback ...brought up the tough times and the good ones way back when he was here that we shared...out of the blue a year or so back his name came up and i found where he was living and gave a call..he answered and we had a great visit....wish i had called a few more times..i .will miss him and wish all the family well and let them know how much i appreciated his friendship ...respectfully...jds ...st. john, ks
Conall was such a special part of my growing up years in 4-H. He had such a heart for getting to know and helping everyone he came into contact with. Keeping your family in prayers.
Conall was the Stafford County Agent my final year of 4-H. I have never forgotten his love of helping members across the county and his zest for life. I know he will be missed by many. My heartfelt sympathy to all of you.
Julie McNickle
Carbondale, KS
Our hearts are broken as are yours. Only God knows his reasons for taking him now. One day we will all sit in His Kingdom. Conall is there paving the way! Our prayers are with the family through this celebration of his life!!
Dearest Barbara, Andrea, Alicia, and family,
Conall was a very special man with a giant heart to lend a helping hand to anyone and a love for the young people he mentored, supported, and encouraged. May the Holy Spirit surround you with its comforting embrace and grant you peace at this time of separation.
My sincerest condolences,
Gary W. Gerhard, Manhattan, KS
To the family of Conall:
We were one of many Rabbit people who grew to love Conall over the years! He was as has been said a hugger and a gentle spirit who we feel proud to have gotten to know! As a comment taker and husband a runner for Conall he was a man of patience and like has also been said ALWAYS took the time for explaination of anything on a rabbit one may not understand! We are so so sorry to hear of his passing! Please lean on the Lord during this time as he will definitely be there for all of you!
Love,
David & Marie Pritchard
