Quentin H. Ellis

Quentin H. ELLIS Quentin was born in Colville, WA on July 14, 1918. He passed away peacefully at his home on February 24, 2010. He attended the University of Washington and started his career in banking at People's National Bank in Seattle. Quentin's career was interrupted when he enlisted in the Army Air Corp. He became a B-17 Combat Navigator in the 8th Army Air Force and was stationed in Bassingbourn, England. After completing a 25 mission combat tour and receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross he returned to the United States. He became a Navigation Instructor and Flight Commander for Aviation Cadets in Selman Field, Louisiana until he was discharged in 1945. He returned to Seattle to resume his career at People's National Bank. He became Senior Vice President of the Corporate Lending Division. Later he became President of a bank subsidiary dealing in venture capital business. After a long, successful career, he retired and continued his hobbies of golf, tennis and jogging. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Rena Ellis. Quentin has a sister, Marion Hunter and nephew John Hunter, Jr.; nieces Mara Reddan and Shawna Hunter and many friends. Visitation Tuesday, March 2, 2010 from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM with a Funeral Service at 12:30 PM Wednesday, March 3, 2010 both at Bonney-Watson Washington Memorial, 16445 International Blvd, SeaTac. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Providence Hospice of Seattle, 425 Pontius Ave, N Suite 300, Seattle, WA 98109. Please sign the online memorial guestbook at www.bonneywatson.com.