Beverly Jane McQuinn

Beverly Jane McQuinn, 66, of Ft. Collins, died after a brave battle with cancer, surrounded by family, on Sun., Aug. 28, 2016. Bev was born July 16, 1950, in Chicago; grew up in Wheeling, IL, graduated from Wheeling High in 1968, and moved to Ft. Collins in 1974. She earned her B.A. and M.A. at CSU, where she taught English since 1983. Her greatest joys were gardening, reading, Rockies baseball, teaching, music and spending time with her family and many neighbors and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Quinn and Beverly McSorley, and one sister, Pamela. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Jesse and Darlena; daughter and son-in-law, Emily and Nate; grandkids, Jesse, Camryn, Miah, Henry, and Angelo; sister, Kathleen; and brother and sister-in-law, Quinn and Audrey. She also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Memorial services will be held on Friday, September 9, 2016 at 3 p.m. at Viegut Funeral Home with a reception following at the Viegut Reception Center. Go to www.viegutfuneralhome.com for on-line condolences.

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Published by Coloradoan from Sep. 7 to Sep. 11, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Beverly McQuinn

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Pam Coke

September 9, 2016

Bev was a dear friend and colleague. I will miss our talks in the halls of Eddy. Seeing Bev always brightened my day. She was a fighter, and she will be missed. Sending love and prayers to her family.

Ronni Orlowski

September 9, 2016

Although we lost contact many years ago, memories of teaching with Bev in the 80's, dinner nights every week as single moms with our kids--one week, at her home, and the next, at mine--long talks about literature, politics, social and gender issues, and making a pact that if one of us won the lottery we'd buy the other the appliance of her choice--will always be fond memories held close in heart. So sad for Jesse and Emily in the loss of their mom-and for all her family and those who love her...Rest In Peace, dear Bev...

Bev and I were each others' dates for Shae Sarmiento's quinceanera ~

Karen Balog

September 8, 2016

Bev was a wonderful neighbor for the 14 years that we've lived down the street from her. We spent many hours hanging out in each other's yards talking about flowers, baseball and family. She was a great spirit, and the neighborhood won't be the same without her. Our deepest condolences to her family - my mom died at about the same age, and I know how hard it is to lose a loving mother who is so young.

Sarah Jane Sloane

September 7, 2016

All my sympathy to Bev's family and friends. I worked with Bev for 16 years at Colorado State. It seems impossible that I won't hear her strong, wry voice anymore at work; that we won't share the successes and challenges of undergraduate teaching. She showed me how to be a decent colleague. I loved how we shared teaching war stories with each other, looking over our shoulders and speaking in hushed voices in Eddy Hall, giggling about the latest amazement in our classes. Students are usually the best part of any university job, and whether her students were great writers and readers or were barely beetling along, Bev gave them all something tangible to help them in their lives ahead. She touched a lot of lives, and I'm so sad that she's gone from the here and now. I know her life and influence will affect those CSU students who studied with her for many decades to come.

September 7, 2016

Bev will be missed so greatly in the halls of Eddy-- she worked so hard and cared so much about all of us. I'm so thankful that I had her as a teacher, mentor and friend! My heart goes out to all who loved her.

Debra Walker

Pattie Cowell

September 7, 2016

I remember well Bev's vibrant contributions to the work of the English Department. Her energy, sense of humor, and dedication to her students were legendary. Though I'll be in Canada when the service is held, my thoughts will be with you all.

Pattie Cowell

Jean Wyrick

September 7, 2016

Wonderful teacher, colleague, friend. I will miss her. My deep sympathy to Emily, Jesse, and all their family.

Nancy McKinley

September 7, 2016

Bev's positive energy and humor highlighted my interaction with her. I taught with Bev in the mid-80s in the CSU English Dept., and I admired her commitment to the students, and always, her family. I am so sorry for your loss. Nancy McKinley

Karen Brown

September 6, 2016

Kathy,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If you need anything, let me know. I love you.

September 6, 2016

Bevie, One of my most fondest memories is when you were in town and came with Kathy to our house for New Years. When I showed you the Barbie doll clothes you had made me for my birthday, you couldn't believe I had kept them all these years. I would never get rid of them because they remind me of the time and effort you put in to make a little girl feel so special.

I also remember the time you made the Scarlett O'Hara costume for a party but needed my dad's help with the hoop.

We sure had fun times growing up together! Now you are celebrating with other family members somewhere else. Pain Free!!!
I love you and will miss you terribly.
With love,
your cousin,
Ginny(Hartwig)Buck

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