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Judge Thomas R. Conklin

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Birth	:	23 Nov 1942 Abilene, Dickinson County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	17 Jan 2019 Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Mount Calvary Cemetery, Topeka, Shawnee County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.0532990, -95.7360992
Description	:	He was the son of Dr. Kenneth E. and Helen V. Conklin. He graduated from Abilene High School in 1960 and then continued on to Washburn University where he obtained his BA in history in 1964. Following this, he served a short stent in the U.S. Army Reserves as a Drill Instructor while attending Washburn University Law School. He obtained his Juris Doctorate in 1968. After completion of law school, he was employed by the Revisor of Statutes prior to serving as law clerk for Federal Judge George Templar. In 1971, he became general counsel for Santa Fe Railroad where... Read More	He was the son of Dr. Kenneth E. and Helen V. Conklin. He graduated from Abilene High School in 1960 and then continued on to Washburn University where he obtained his BA in history in 1964. Following this, he served a short stent in the U.S. Army Reserves as a Drill Instructor while attending Washburn University Law School. He obtained his Juris Doctorate in 1968. After completion of law school, he was employed by the Revisor of Statutes prior to serving as law clerk for Federal Judge George Templar. In 1971, he became general counsel for Santa Fe Railroad where he remained for 16 years. He was appointed to Division 13 as a District Judge on September 23rd, 1987 by Governor Mike Hayden. He served in this role for 21 years, retiring on July 4th, 2008. Up until the time of his passing, he continued to conduct mediations and wedding ceremonies. Outside of the judicial realm, he took great pride in family and coaching the youth of Topeka. He coached all four of his boys in various sports, but also was involved with many teams where they were not participants. Some of these teams were with Most Pure Heart, Capital City Youth Basketball League, and Topeka High among several others. He was a huge sports fan with some of his favorite teams being the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers, Minneapolis/Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders, and University of Kansas basketball. His sports knowledge and autograph collection could rival the most gifted sports analyst or autograph fanatic. A few of his interests outside of the sporting arena included fishing, country western movies, reading mystery novels, and spending time with his grandchildren. He really cherished his role of husband, father, brother, uncle, and maybe most of all, “Papa.” He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Kenneth and Helen Conklin, his brother, Father Christopher Conklin, his sister, Suzanne Sexton, brother-in-law, Bruce Sexton, brother-in-law, Jack Moore, and great niece, Carly Gassman. He is survived by his wife of 49.5 years, Judy, son Travis of Allen, TX (wife Carolyn), son Chris of Owasso, OK, son Blake of Lawrence, KS (wife Larisa), and son Brogan of Chicago, Il (wife Katie). In addition, he is survived by his sister, Mary Jane and brother, Kenneth (wife Lois). Furthermore, he is survived by his five grandchildren, Arden, Taggart, Finley, Grayson and Bexley. In addition, he is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

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Where is Judge Thomas R. Conklin's memorial?
Judge Thomas R. Conklin's memorial is located at: Mount Calvary Cemetery, Topeka, Shawnee County, USA.
When did Judge Thomas R. Conklin death?
Judge Thomas R. Conklin death on 17 Jan 2019 in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Judge Thomas R. Conklin's memorial?
Latitude: 39.0532990
Longitude: -95.7360992

Family Members:

Parent

Dr Kenneth Conklin

(1902 - 1977)

Helen Curry Conklin

(1904 - 1990)

Siblings

Suzanne Conklin Sexton

(1933 - 2006)

Kenneth Eugene Conklin Jr.

(1939 - 2020)

Rev Christopher J Conklin

(1945 - 2001)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Mount Calvary Cemetery
Topeka, Shawnee County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0532990, -95.7360992

2. Memorial Park Cemetery
Topeka, Shawnee County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0619011, -95.7221985

3. Mount Hope Cemetery
Topeka, Shawnee County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0367393, -95.7386703

4. Saint Davids Episcopal Church Columbarium
Topeka, Shawnee County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0369860, -95.7259480

5. Security Benefit Association Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.0630989, -95.7606583

6. Topeka State Hospital Cemetery
Topeka, Shawnee County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0671005, -95.7080994

7. Westminster Presbyterian Church Memorial Garden
Topeka, Shawnee County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0430400, -95.7021700

8. Carnegie Hall
Topeka, Shawnee County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0350600, -95.6999100

9. Ritchie Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.0228010, -95.7027530

10. Grace Episcopal Cathedral Columbarium
Topeka, Shawnee County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0511284, -95.6843719

11. Grace Episcopal Cathedral Sanctuary
Topeka, Shawnee County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0506925, -95.6839273

12. Abram Burnett Burial Site
Topeka, Shawnee County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0102997, -95.7685776

13. Mission Center Cemetery
Topeka, Shawnee County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0145493, -95.7819290

14. Prairie Home Cemetery
Topeka, Shawnee County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1077118, -95.7482910

15. Curtis Family Cemetery
North Topeka, Shawnee County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0792870, -95.6702270

16. West Lawn Memorial Gardens
Topeka, Shawnee County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0518112, -95.8167419

17. Bennie Lee Graham Memorial Cemetery
Shawnee County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1020584, -95.6836472

18. Foster Cemetery
Topeka, Shawnee County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9942017, -95.7061005

19. Topeka Cemetery
Topeka, Shawnee County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0388985, -95.6528015

20. Rochester Cemetery
Topeka, Shawnee County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1044006, -95.6800003

21. Mount Auburn Cemetery
Topeka, Shawnee County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0393982, -95.6500015

22. Elevation Cemetery
Shawnee County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9832993, -95.7613983

23. Half-Day Cemetery
Elmont, Shawnee County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1584702, -95.7143402

24. Valencia Cemetery
Valencia, Shawnee County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0586014, -95.8806000