2002-2026
Myles Alexander Conard, age 23, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital, Manhattan, Kansas. He was born on September 29, 2002, to his parents, Christopher and Julie (Waters) Conard, in Garden City, Kansas.
Myles was a senior at Kansas State University studying construction science. While in Manhattan, he worked for Back Nine Development and BHS Construct ion. Myles loved cooking and grilling, bragging he was a “culinary genius.” He loved his cat, Bingus, whom he proudly named when he got her his freshman year. Myles was a loyal and faithful friend to all. His favorite person in the world was his nephew, Carter; they had a special bond. Myles loved spending time on the family farm with his Dad and Grandpa, taking care of cattle and the land. He was an ornery brother, son, cous in, uncle, grandkid, and friend, but you couldn’t have asked for a better one. He is survived by his father, Christopher, from Timken, KS; his mother, Julie, from Manhattan, KS; a sister, Kelsie (Eddie) Tilton, from Goodland, KS; and a nephew, Carter Tilton.
He was preceded in death by his Grandma Cheryl Conard and Grandfather Robert Waters.
A visitation will take place from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. with a rosary following on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, Manhattan, Kansas.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at St. Isidore’s Catholic Student Center, Manhattan, Kansas. Interment will take place at Sunrise Cemetery, Manhattan, Kansas.
Memorial contributions may be made out to the Myles Conard Memorial Fund in care of Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.
