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Conklin, Ann

April 25, 1935 –
 March 19, 2018

Obituary

Ann Valentine Conklin passed away peacefully on March 18, 2018, in Plano, Texas.  In 82 years, Ann lived a profoundly full life.  She entered the world as Ann Meredith Valentine on April 25, 1935, in Hollywood, California.  She spent her youth in New Jersey with her loving parents, Harold and Ora Mae Valentine, and younger sisters, Sue and Mary Jo, all of whom preceded her in death.  An intelligent and capable young woman, she began college at Pembroke College (now Brown University), ultimately receiving her degree from the University of Michigan.  Following a year of medical school at the University of Michigan, she married her first husband, Frederick Stucker, Jr., and began the next chapter of her life, raising their four children.  While her marriage to Fred did not last, the two respected one another and maintained a relationship until her death.  Ann eventually obtained a Masters in Business Administration, while simultaneously working for a commercial real estate company.  In addition, she went on to teach 7th grade, sell residential real estate, and work as a paralegal.  After moving to South Carolina, Ann met her second husband, Warren Conklin.  Warren served as Ann’s companion, travel partner, and constant presence of joy until his passing in 2006. Possibly her greatest passion, behind her family, Ann was an avid world traveller all of her life.  Throughout the years, Ann managed to visit every continent, including a trip to Antarctica prior to Warren’s passing.  Ann also spent years volunteering for numerous causes, with a focus on helping animals and counseling addicts.  Following her daughter Jennie’s own battle and recovery, she became an advocate for breast cancer and the pink ribbon was a badge she proudly wore.  She left this world a better place, touching many lives along the way. Ann is survived by her four children, Frederick Stucker III and Kelly, Gloria Ross and Alan, Jennifer Bassett and Steve, and Susan Earle and Bruce.  She is also survived by her grandsons Austin Ross, Christopher Bassett, Frederick “I.V.” Stucker, IV, George Earle, and Max Earle; and granddaughters Ramsey Ross, Olivia Stucker, Josephine Stucker, and Heather “Peaches” Stucker.  Even into their own middle age, Ann’s children were her obsession and the light of her life only grew brighter with the addition of each grandchild.  She held a special relationship with each of them, enthralled with every minute detail of their lives.  They will dearly miss her almost daily phone calls and texts, that helped the entire family remain close and in touch.  Ann’s family will miss her company and outpourings of wisdom, care, and love. Ann always loved her garden and the creatures found in it and requested that her loved ones remember her in their own and think of her with each passing butterfly and bird.  Donations may be made in Ann’s name to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. in Frisco, Texas. Arrangements are under the direction of ARIA Cremation Service and Funeral Home 19310 Preston Road Dallas, Texas 75252 214-306-6700

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"Nothing prepares you for the grief you go through when losing a child. I called this funeral home at 2:00 am broken and could barely talk. The amount of compassion and empathy they showed me immediately let me know I found the right place to cremate my son. I cannot thank them enough for their professionalism, SINCERE concern, and commitment to making sure my son was honored in the most respectful way. I hope this Funeral home values her as much as my family and I do."
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"I can’t say enough about how helpful and professional Dusty Martin, the funeral director at the Aria Cremation location on NW Highway has been. From my initial call, he was kind and informative. My friend died at home while on hospice and she was picked up in about an hour after receiving the call from the hospice nurse. The person who arrived to pick her up was also very professional/respectful and allowed us to take as much time with her as we wished. When I met with Dusty the next day about arrangements, he explained the process and options available without being pushy or trying to “sell” extras. Throughout the process, he kept me informed and, for example, was careful to be certain I understood the cost of the obituary I wanted and offered some options for reducing that cost if I wished. When I stopped by for another reason and started talking about some of the problems I was having with the pictures and media I hoped to use at a memorial lunch I was planning, he not only listened patiently but offered technology advice and let me use his personal media player. I have had experience arranging cremations for four others using two other local companies, and this experience with Dusty at Aria has been by far the best one I have had."
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"My Daddy’s service and our family experience at Aria Northwest Highway was truly blessed. Funeral Director Dustin Martin is the kind of person that you would like to see on a more regular basis – but in his industry – you hope to not see him that often. That being said – THANK YOU DUSTIN for your unending kindness, compassion and friendship through the process. Meeting you and discussing Dallas History, Find A Grave and my Dad’s lifelong contributions to the great City of Dallas was simply wonderful! In memory of my dad James A. Dodd, Sr. – I want to personally thank you and let you know that you made everything better in that moment. Your calling to “Be There” is spot on. Aria has a one in a million guy in you! Bling Blinky of TEXAS Shout Out: God Bless You!!"
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