Conner J. Strader Obituary (1942 - 2005)

Conner J. Strader Age 63, of Eaton Rapids died Wednesday, September 7, 2005 at a Lansing hospital. Born April 5, 1942 in Ypsilanti the son of John and Joan (Wilcox) Strader. Mr. Strader served in the US Air Force, and was a member of the U.A.W. Local # 652. He had retired in 2002 as a Painter for General Motors in Lansing. He formerly had worked for Speedway in Eaton Rapids and was currently Night Manager at the Dimondale Quality Dairy. Preceding him in death was a son and his parents. Surviving are his wife of 29 years, Vickie; 4 children, Johnette Sue Edward of N.C., Laurie (Duane) Gault of Eaton Rapids, Elizabeth "Sis" (Mike) Atchley of Eaton Rapids and Tom (David Michael) Wood of Dimondale; 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; brother, Guy (Rocky) Strader of W.V.; numerous nieces & nephews; and mother-in-law, Mary "Squeek" Steele of Eaton Rapids. Memorial services will be Tuesday, September 13 at 11:00 A.M. from the Skinner Funeral Home in Eaton Rapids. Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 10:00 A.M. till service time. For those desiring memorial gifts may be made to T.J.'s Rescued Angels at 5786 Kinneville Rd. Eaton Rapids, Mi. 48827 in memory of Conner Strader. To view the video tribute click on "view video" under Conner's picture.