Frank Richard QUIBLE

Frank Richard QUIBLE obituary

Frank Richard QUIBLE

Frank QUIBLE Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Nov. 10 to Nov. 11, 2009.
QUIBLE, Frank Richard "Dick," was taken by our Lord and Savior from his life on earth on Monday, November 9, 2009. Dick Quible was born in the "Sandhills" of Nebraska (Long Pine), on Friday, April 13, 1928, the second son of Lena and Paul James Quible. Dick spent the first seven years of his life in Long Pine, where loving and caring family values were instilled in him and remained for life. In June of 1935, Dick moved with his family (now with little sister) to Montgomery County, Maryland and continued schooling at Cabin John Elementary School, Leland Junior High School and Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, graduating in 1945 at the age of 17. In May of 1946, at the age of 18, Dick volunteered for three years in the United States Navy. After basic training at Bainbridge Training Camp, he was transferred to Treasure Island, California, for nine months of schooling in radio and sonar electronics; graduating in March 1947 with a 3rd Class Petty Officer's rating. While in the Navy, Dick also attained the rating of 2nd Class Electronics Mate. While serving aboard the U.S.S. Lloyd Thomas, destroyer, Dick visited such venues as San Diego, Pearl Harbor, Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Ceylon, Suez and Panama Canals, Persian Gulf, Saudi Arabia, Port Said, Egypt, Rock of Gibraltor, Norway, Southampton, England, and back to San Diego. Upon his return, Dick and the Task Force of which his ship was a part of had completed a world cruise of 51,327 miles. Upon being honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy in May of 1949, Dick returned home to Montgomery County, Maryland to live with his parents while attending George Washington University as a freshman engineering student under the "G.I. Bill." In the fall of 1950 Dick transferred to Virginia Polytechnic Institute (Virginia Tech), graduating in June 1953 with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BS in CE) degree. During his years as an undergraduate student, Dick was a member of Delta Kappa Sigma (now, Delta Kappa Epsilon), serving as the fraternity's president during his senior year. Dick was also elected to membership in Chi Epsilon, the National Civil Engineering Honorary Fraternity and in Tau Beta Pi, the National Engineering Fraternity. After graduation and serving a six-year apprenticeship as a Design Engineer at the National Suburban Sanitary Commission, Washington, D.C., Perrow and Brockenborough, and Austin Brockenborough and Associates, both of Richmond, Virginia, Dick in June of 1959, founded his own consulting firm, Quible and Associates, P.C., in Chase City, Virginia. By 1974, Dick had built his practice of providing the above services to clients across the entire Southeastern United States and areas of the Caribbean, with major branch offices in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Nags Head, North Carolina, and field offices in Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina and Central Virginia. By 1984, Dick had sold or consolidated his many business interests in all geographic areas except North Carolina, settling in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina until retirement at the end of 1997. After retirement and the death of his first wife, Betty Garnett Quible, Dick moved to Blacksburg, Virginia in 1998, where he met and married Sarah Jean Russell, August 24, 2004. Dick became involved in university life almost immediately upon taking up residence in Blacksburg, serving on the Virginia Tech Athletic Fund Board of Directors, the VTAF Executive Committee, the VTAF Audit Committee (1999-2005), and a member of the VT Campaign Steering Committee (silent phase) from 2003 through 2006. Dick and his wife, Jean, served as co-chairpersons for the University Libraries fundraising effort as members of the National Campaign Steering Committee (public phase) from 2006 until the time of his death. In the spirit of "Ut Prosim," Dick and his wife have given generously of their time and resources for the advancement of the goals of Virginia Tech, through provision of funds for Academic and Athletic Scholarships, construction of the Merryman Center, and Lane Stadium, the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech, The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center, the Holtzman Alumni Center, Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets and the Class of 1953 gifting to Virginia Tech. Dick was preceded in death by his mother, Lena Quible, June 10, 1972; his father, Paul James Quible, January 28, 1985; and his first wife, Betty Garnett Quible, July 27, 1998. He is survived by his wife, Jean Russell Quible; a brother and sister-in-law, Norman Ernest and Rennie Gulick Quible of Dover, Delaware; a sister, Mary Louise Mechem of Annandale, Virginia; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ted and Connie Russell of Dublin, Virginia; two nieces, five nephews, many grand and great-grand nieces and nephews, and many, many good friends. Dick's one wish during his life on this earth was that he could reveal, in his own small way, the glory and the grace of God to all he touched during that life. "Grieve for an hour, for the loss," he said, "But rejoice for a lifetime for the gifts of our Lord." Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at the Blacksburg Baptist Church, with interment to follow at Westview Cemetery. The Reverend Tommy McDearis and the Reverend Todd Millsaps will officiate the service. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial gifts be made to the charity of your choice. The family would like to express special appreciation to Dr. McCoy and Carilion Hospice for the kindness, compassion and consideration they have shown to Dick and Jean in this stressful time. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg.

This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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December 17, 2009

Jean,

AD and I just received the news about Dick's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with both of you.

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Peggy Perdue

November 11, 2009

Jean and family,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. There are no words that one can say to take the hurt from your heart.

Just remember that our memories is a gift that God blessed us with, so we can remember all the love, happiness, and laughter that we had with our loved ones. May these memories be a big comfort and help you through this very sad time.

May God bless each of you.

Victoria and Steve Cochran

November 11, 2009

We were so sorry to learn this morning of Dick's passing. Our thoughts will be with you, Jean, and the rest of the family during this time of loss. We feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to get to know Dick over the last few years and will cherish the memories we have of our times together.

Erica & Jeremy Williams

November 11, 2009

We are saddened to hear of Dick's passing. He was such a warm, generous and loving person. We only knew him for a short time but Dick always made us feel special and at home. We are grateful for having known him and his family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all that knew him. He was a true gentleman and a wonderful human being.

james fentress

November 11, 2009

I am saddened to hear of the loss of Mr. Dick Quible. I enjoyed knowing him for the few years that I worked under his direction. He impressed me as an engineer and a man. He will be greatly missed.
Jimmy Fentress

W. Richard and Janice Shelton

November 11, 2009

We are saddened at the news of Dick's passing. He was a gentleman in all respects. May God's special peace and comfort be yours in the coming days.

Scott Prince

November 11, 2009

Dick was the consumate class act. He loved Virginia Tech and Jean. He was dedicted to making our school a better place for all of us. For that,I am greatful.

My heart goes to Jean and the rest of his family.

Dave Stafford

November 10, 2009

Dick was a class act and was the number one Hokie. His wife Jean was such a wonderful lady and full of life that made Dick rise above. I know it was a pleasure and comforting to have Dick as a friend. He made me laugh and realize that life should be enjoyed and best surrounded by hokies everywhere. You will be missed and God knows you will be the one with the Hokie banner.My sympathy goes out to Jean and his family but I know you were blessed by his presence.

Tina Sari

November 10, 2009

Jean I just found out today from my Quible & associates folks about Mr Quibles passing. I have known him since I was 17 . Almost 30 years ago from working with his brother in law Doug Garnett in Norfolk, VA. Wish I could have got to know you better. I know you must be a wonderful person if you caught Dick's eye. I loved him & will miss him alot.He always wanted to know about my husband and my boys. What a wonderful, thoughful man. I wish I could make it toBlacksburg for the funeral but I don't think I have the time to arrange it . You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Donald Clary

November 10, 2009

Jean, my deepest sympathies to you in the lost of your husband, Dick. He was a great HOKIE and all the HOKIE Nation will miss him greatly. I am currently in NJ and will be unable to attend the service on Wednesday but please know my thoughts and prayers are with you. I thoroughly enjoyed visiting with him at the many Southside Hokie Club taligates. May God Bless you with much love and courage in the days ahead.

Marion Eaton

November 10, 2009

Jean, I am so very sorry for your loss. Dick was such a good man and he loved you so much. You are in my thoughts and prayers

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