William P. Conner (Billy), age 66, passed on April 20, 2021. Born September 19, 1954, in Willows, CA. to Everett and Nona Conner. He is survived by his loving partner of 30 years, Betty Spafford. They met at Lassen Volcanic National Park and lived in Alaska, Wyoming, and Arkansas before coming back home to California.
He has two sisters, Linda Merchant and Patricia Stoffers, two brothers, Ronald Conner (Kathy) and Mark Conner (Louise). Daughters, Heidi Cardoza (Dan), Candace Svendson (Chad), Andrea Conner, and son, Lonny Herrington. Blessed with 8 grandchildren, Tiffany Sadowski (Jayson) , Travis Arwood, Bryson Herrington, Lila King, Raymond Cardoza, Trent Patterson, , Mali and Jace Svendson, and lots of nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
He was a Christmas tree farmer for years, planting, harvesting, and selling. He also worked for Lassen Volcanic National Park during the summer on the road crew and maintenance. He loved to fish, gardening, and just working outdoors and helping people when they needed help. In Alaska, he would fish for King Salmon, Silvers, Reds, and Halibut, sending most of it back home to family. In Wyoming he grew a large garden and did three farmers markets a week and in Arkansas, he grew a small garden and planted fruit trees. It was fun and adventure that he always loved most. He was a kind, loving man and will be greatly missed by all.
Viewing: Friday, April 30th, 4:00-PM-6:00PM at Hoyt-Cole Chapel of Flowers-816 Walnut St. Red Bluff, CA
Burial Services: Saturday, May 1st at Belle Mill Cemetery in Lyonsville at 11:00AM
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