Conley Stucki

Conley Reed Stucki, age 87, passed away in Layton, Utah, on October 23, 2024, of natural causes.

He was born May 3, 1937, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, the 11th child to Jacob Stucki and Mary Anna Butikofer. He grew up on a farm in the community of Coltman, 8 miles north of Idaho Falls. At an early age, Conley worked with his dad and his brothers on the family farm.

He graduated from Bonneville High School in 1955. Conley enjoyed fixing machinery, so after high school he attended one year of trade school at Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho, where he learned more about auto mechanics and repair of farm machinery. He also loved to fly, so he took pilot lessons and earned his pilots license.

As an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he accepted a call to serve a mission. He served for 30 months in Switzerland, the land of his ancestry. After his mission, he met Beverly Brown from Rexburg on a blind date, and after one year of courting, they were married on August 10, 1961, in the Idaho Falls Temple. Conley served in various callings, including Bishop of the Coltman 2nd Ward for 5 1/2 years. He enjoyed the youth of the ward and went on many outings and camps with the scouts and young women groups.

Conley and Beverly built a small home in Coltman and Conley took over operation of his father's 80-acre farm. They became the parents of six beautiful children: four boys and two girls, Bret, Wesley, Kaylene, Dwight, Scott, and Shauna. He dearly loved his family and enjoyed taking them on vacation trips, fishing, camping, hiking, and skiing. He appreciated the beauty of nature and always had a well-groomed yard.

In the fall of 1965, Conley decided to quit farming and went back to school at Ricks College. He later transferred to Utah State University in Logan, Utah, and received his Bachelor's of Science in Industrial Arts and Mechanical Education. He then moved his family back to Coltman. He was hired at Rigby High School to teach welding, small engines, drafting, and also was a drivers education instructor. Conley also took on the responsibility as a part time sexton of the Grant-Central Cemetery, located in Jefferson County. He served as sexton for 30 years.

After teaching at Rigby High School for 9 years, he went to work for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as a maintenance and mechanical supervisor with the Idaho Falls Facilities Management Group. For 23 years he helped repair and maintain several church houses in Idaho Falls, until his retirement at age 64.

Conley is survived by his wife, Beverly; son, Wesley (Shelly); son, Scott (Kellie); daughter, Shauna Taylor (Doug); 16 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, 10 siblings; son, Bret (Tammy); daughter, Kaylene Richardson (Randy); an infant son, Dwight; and grandson, Joshua Cameron.

A viewing will be held from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Lindquist Mortuary in Layton, Utah. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge, with a viewing from 1-1:45 p.m. prior to the service. Interment will be in the Grant-Central Cemetery following the service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Humanitarian Fund for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.