Ernestine Bulmer Conley, 81, of Ipava died July 14, 2021.Ernestine Bulmer Conley, 81, of Ipava died July 14, 2021.
She was born Nov. 9, 1939, in Detroit, Mich., a daughter of Wilfred and Elaine Bulmer. Her parents welcomed two daughters that day, Ernestine and her twin sister Emily. The family moved to Ipava, where she was raised with her nine siblings. Arthur (Millie) Johnson, William (Sonia) Bulmer, Elaine (John) Brown, Jeanette (Ron) Johnston, Emily (Paul) McKim, John (Melinda) Bulmer, Fred (Kay) Bulmer, Andy (Bobbie) Bulmer and Sally (Terry) Atwater.
She married Howard Robinson on June 14, 1958. Together, they raised five children in Ipava: Wendell (Tina), Dale (Lisa), Dean, Lonnie (Lisa) and Kathy (Sterling); and have 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Her life brought her out west where she met and married Bill Conley. After Bill’s death, she returned to her roots. After 21 years, she left Nevada for her forever home in Ipava. Coincidentally, the home she raised her family in was remodeled and available. It was there she lived until her passing on July 14, 2021.
Visitation was held July 18 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Cremation Rites were accorded. A Celebration of Life will be held in Ipava at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association.
Condolences may be sent to www.shawgomemorialhome.org.
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