THOMAS QUANN

Thomas Richard Quann Tom was born in Cle Elum, WA to James and Grace (Mulderig) Quann Feb 16, 1931. He passed peacefully at home after a long and determined battle with cancer Feb. 12. He grew up in central Washington, attained a BS degree from Washington State College in 1953, and a master's in 1963 from WSU. He proudly served in the US Army 1953-55. His career with WSU Cooperative Extension spanned 34 years, with a major emphasis on the 4-H Youth Program. Tom was a gentle, humble person, committed to education and service. He was active in All Saints Catholic Church and the Kiwanis Club of Puyallup. He had a deep faith in God and strong love for family. He was predeceased by an infant son, Timothy, and a sister, Kate. Surviving him are his wife Mary Kohli, six children, Mary Ann Quann (Herb Bivins), Sandy Quann, Tom A Quann (Erin), Kathy Schmidt (Lou), Dan Quann (Denise), and Patrick Quann (Biff), his first wife, Patricia Quann Kendig, 13 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, sister Margaret Jernberg, and brother Jim Quann (Barbara). Funeral is at All Saints Catholic Church, Puyallup, 11 AM, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to the WA State 4-H Foundation - Tom Quann Endowment, 2606 W Pioneer, Puyallup WA 98371, or the Puyallup Kiwanis Foundation - Tom Quann Endowment, PO Box 451, Puyallup WA 98371, or a charity of your choice. To see a complete obituary, www.curnowfuneralhome.com