George D. Conklin

George D. Conklin, 97, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012 at his home in Coquille, Ore. of heart complications. He was predeceased by his wife, Elaine.

He is survived by his two daughters, Georgia Robb of Coquille, Ore. and Carol Markano of Fallbrook, Calif.; grandchildren Brett, Delaine, Nancy and John; and nine great-grandchildren.

George started Conklin Equipment Co., a manufacturing company in Fallbrook from which he retired to Coquille in 2005....