CONKLIN, JR., Robert Lee


Wickenburg Sun (Wickenburg, Arizona) Wednesday, June 5, 2024, p. A-5 Robert (Bob) Lee Conklin, Jr. passed away on May 30, 2024. He was born on January 25, 1953, and was 71 years old. He was preceded in death by his Father, Robert Lee Conklin, Sr. (1987); his Mother, Alberta Bernadine Edwardson (1997); his Sister, Elizabeth May (Conklin) Livengood (2018); and brothers, Gerald Paul (2022), Elias Fred (1996), and Allen William (2009). He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Geneva Sherrill Bergman (Wickenburg); his three daughters, Eva Kerzel (Oregon), Teea Conklin (Arizona), Phoebe Conklin (Arizona); sister, Susan Marie Conklin (Spokane, Wash.); brother, Albert Richard (Shelton, Wash.); eight grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Robert was stationed in the Army from 1971-1974. Basic Training at Ft. Lewis, Wash., and then stationed at Schofield Barracks in Hawaii as a mail clerk. He worked and retired from Basha's Grocery Store in Wickenburg, where he was a longtime resident. He enjoyed watching Biker and Western movies and TV shows