Jovan Lee Conn, age 20, died at his home in Kennewick on February 25, 2008. He was born on October 15, 1987 in Pasco to parents Richard and Moraima and has lived his lifetime in the Tri-Cities area. He was a student at Southridge High School. He worked as an assistant and caddie at Canyon Lakes Golf Course.
Jovan was a member of the Kennewick First Baptist Church, ARC of Tri-Cities, and Special Olympics. He loved singing in Talent shows, managing football, basketball and baseball teams. He was a member of the Southridge H.S. soccer team and First Baptist softball team. Jovan was a P.E. Aide at Southgate Elementary School. He was involved with the Special Olympics basketball and softball teams.
Jovan is survived by his stepfather and mother, Heath and Moraima Phillips, father, Richard Conn, sisters, Monique Conn and Cheyenne Phillips, Angelita Vasquez, Bonnie and Elwyn Phillips, Rosie Vasquez, Adolf and Patricia Vasquez, Danny Vasquez, Cruz and Meridith Hernandez, Lupe Guerra, Holly and Bryna Van Eis, Delores Vasquez, Jeremy and Sarah Vasquez, Courtney Vasquez, Harper VanEis, Jesse, Devina, Balle and Cruz Jr. Hernandez, Danielle, Liseth, Israel, Xeke and Zack Vasquez; Roberto Sanchez, George Sanchez, Corina Sanchez and many other extended family members. He is preceded in death by Andres Vasquez.
A service will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2008 at 1:30 pm at Kennewick First Baptist Church, 3700 W. 27th Avenue, Kennewick. Visitation will be held on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2-5 pm and on Friday, Feb.29, 5-7 pm at Hillcrest Memorial Center, 9353 W. Clearwater Avenue, Kennewick. The family invites you to sign the guestbook at www.hillcrestmemorialcenter.com .