Edward Tipton Conroy, age 65, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022 at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, MO. Edward was born November 29, 1956 in St. Louis, MO to Alice (Saale) Conroy and the late William Conroy.

Edward graduated from Pattonville High School in 1975 and went on to study at Northern California Polytechnical State University graduating with a degree in mechanical engineering. He joined the United States Air Force in 1975 and served his country proudly for a total of 37 years, combined active and reserve duty. He retired from his military service with the rank of Major from the Air Force Reserves.

Edward was employed by Boeing Corp. in Seattle, WA for 33 years, starting on the assembly line and retiring as a sales manager. While working for Boeing and throughout his military career, he traveled the world extensively and was able to visit all 7 continents, including Antarctica which fulfilled his bucket list.

His love for travel allowed him to experience many other adventures in life. Edward was a certified scuba diver. He enjoyed deep sea fishing, salmon fishing in Canada and mountain climbing – he even trekked to the summit of Mt. Rainier. Other interests of Edward's were gardening, bike riding with his brother and late brother-in-law and turkey & deer hunting with his family and friends on the family farm. Edward also enjoyed his morning coffee with a "touch" of Bailey's, he loved the movie "The Grinch" and his sister's fudge.

In the summer of 2021, Edward relocated to Springfield, MO to be closer to his extended family after spending many years living in the Seattle, WA area.

Edward was preceded in death by his father, William H. Conroy; brother-in-law, Dale Roland; and his nephew, Steven Roland.

Edward is survived by his loving mother, Alice Conroy of Maryland Heights, MO; two brothers, William (Ruth) Conroy of Golden, CO and Gerald (Maureen) of Maryland Heights, MO; one sister, Marguerite Roland, of Hollister, MO; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives, as well as friends all over the world.

And so we say fondly, goodbye Major, goodbye Cash Flow, goodbye Scrimp, goodbye Edwardo the Pool Boy. Our hearts are forever broken. We will love and miss you always.

Edward's visitation and funeral will be held Thursday, January 20, 2022. Arrangements are being held by Collier's Funeral Home, 3400 N. Lindbergh Blvd. (St. Ann). Edward will be laid to rest with full military honors at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO.

Due to the COVID pandemic, Edward's services and burial will be private to family member's only. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Gary Sinise Foundation or the Disabled American Veterans .