The IHSA has lost a friend, coach, mentor and board member with the passing of Jon Conyers. Jon passed on November 5th, following a lengthy battle with esophageal cancer.
Jon will be remembered for his service to the IHSA and the many lives he touched through his teaching, friendships and involvement in the horse industry. Jon most recently instructed at Sweet Briar College, but has worked with many students at different colleges over the past 26 years.
Shelby French, the Director of Riding at Sweet Briar College and long time friend of Jon posted the following entry on the caring bridge website. "God is loving and merciful. Jon went home to his family yesterday and this morning surrounded by all of their love his heavenly father welcomed him to his final home." "Please join me in thanking God for allowing Jon to grace our lives and for taking him from us gently after Jon had the chance to bear witness to his faith through both his life and his death.
Jon’s' Memorial Service will be held on November 30th at 2:00PM at Tinkling Springs Presbyterian Church.
For more information please visit the Caring Bridge website at http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/jonconyers.
