On January 11, our beloved friend went to his eternal resting place where he was welcomed with wide open arms by his children, Michael and Toni, while his daughter Sheila sat with him until those gates opened.
Conan was born December 5, 1953 in Great Bend, Kansas to Aubrey and Bonnie Schartz. He was a GBHS Graduate, class of 1971. He went on to be the best bodyman/autobody painter after high school. Conan took pride in his work and always loved to play any type of cards and pool with his friends and family, which is why he moved to Las Vegas, Nevada from 1983-1994. He made friends wherever he went. He always had a laugh, joke, and a life lesson for everybody he encountered.
Conan is preceded in death by his parents, 2 children, and lots of other family.
Conan is survived by brothers, Dennis (Berneice) and Glen (Debbie), sisters; Poellen (Larry) Anderson, JoAnna S., Zeta (Stan) Boese, daughter, Sheila *Schartz* Watkins, son Jeffrey Borders, grandchildren, Lachlan & Brock Watkins, and Taylor Swensen, his good friend Brooklyn, and many others.
Conan's Final Party will be February 7, 2026 at McKenzies Body Shop located at 45 Kansas Ave, South Hutchinson, at 1:00pm. Please bring photo's and memories.