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G. Earl Quattlebaum

FUNERAL HOME

Quattlebaum Funeral Cremation & Event Center

5411 Okeechobee Blvd

West Palm Beach, Florida

G. Quattlebaum Obituary

Family-Placed Funeral Notice

G. EARL QUATTLEBAUM 76 years old, of West Palm Beach, FL, died at his home on Monday, May 28, 2007 following an extended illness.

Born August 25, 1930 in Jacksonville, FL, Earl was the son of Guy Earle and Mildred Quattlebaum. He moved to the Palm Beach area in 1944 and graduated St. Ann High School, Class of 1948 as Valedictorian. He attended Worsham College of Mortuary Science, Chicago, Illinois, and graduated in 1952, receiving the "Worsham Key" for highest scholastic rank in class and excellence in Mortuary Science. Earl married Phyllis Ann Howley of Lake Worth, Florida, December 2, 1950, and together they had seven children.

As a Licensed Funeral Director he served the families of West Palm Beach establishing Quattlebaum-Holleman-Burse Funeral Home in 1955. Earl was a Past President and Charter Member of the Palm Beach County Funeral Directors Association; was appointed by Governor Reuben Askew to the State Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers for Florida in 1971 and reappointed for an additional term in 1972. He was also appointed by Governor Lawton Chiles to the State Board of Funeral and Cemetery Services in 1993 and reappointed to the State Board of Funeral and Cemetery Services by Governor Jeb Bush in 1997. Earl was a Past President and Member of the Florida Funeral Directors Association; a member of the National Funeral Directors Association; a member of Selected Independent Funeral Homes; served as Vice President and Member of the Board of Directors of Trust 100 of Florida; Vice President and Member of the Board of Directors of Funeral Services, Inc., Tallahassee, Florida; was a member of the Advisory Board Funeral Service Dept., Miami-Dade Community College; a member of the Cemetery Board, Diocese of Palm Beach since 1985; and a member of the Board of Elder Affairs for the Diocese of Palm Beach.

As a dedicated and active member of St. Ann Church and School, he served all areas of parish life. He was a member St. Ann Catholic Church since 1944; served as a Past President of St. Ann Home and School Association; a Past President of the Cardinal Newman Home and School Association; a Past Chairman and 53 year member of the Cardinal Newman Athletic Association; and a member of St. Ann Church Finance Council. Earl also was a member of Palm Beach Council #2075 Knights of Columbus; a member of the Father Andrew Doherty 4th Degree General Assembly Knights of Columbus; and received the papal appointment of Knight of St. Gregory.

Earl is survived by his wife of 56 years, Phyllis Ann Quattlebaum; seven children, Gale Q. Schiffman (Steve), Gary E. Quattlebaum, Glenda Q. Houck (Mike), Grace Q. Rich (John), Gregory M. Quattlebaum (Julie), Gerald E. Quattlebaum (Lori) and Guy E. Quattlebaum (Amy); 19 grandchildren, Melissa, Michael, Jesse, Aimee, Joseph, Ally, Julia, Tricia, John Paul, Thomas, Gregory, Gretchen, Grant, Reid, Evan, Libby, Katie, Guy Everett, Emma; and two great grandchildren, Wyatt and Joshua. Additional survivors include his sister, Shirley Bush (Don); his brothers and sisters-in-law, Maryellen and Philip Lewis, Edna Mae and Bill Beggrow, Katie Oen, Joan Howley, and Jane Fraser; numerous nieces and nephews and the entire Howley Clan.

Friends may visit with the family from 5:00 until 8:00 PM on Friday, June 1, 2007, at QUATTLEBAUM FUNERAL HOME, 1201 South Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Saturday, June 2, at St. Ann Catholic Church, 310 North Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 with interment to follow at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery, Royal Palm Beach, FL. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make contributions in his memory to: St. Ann Catholic School, Open Doors Scholarship Fund, 310 North Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401 or to Cardinal Newman High School Athletic Association, Post Office Box 1805, West Palm Beach, FL 33402. To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries

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Published by The Palm Beach Post from May 30 to May 31, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for G. Quattlebaum

108 Entries

Joe Aponte

August 3, 2007

Gale, Gary and all the Quattlebaum Family, I just heard of Earl's passing, and wanted to send you all, my sincere condolences. Earl was a terrific gentle man, and a friend from St. Ann's days to Newman and beyond.
We all pray for Earl,

Joe Aponte

Colleen and Mike Bracci

July 22, 2007

Dear Quattlebaum Family-
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. He was a wonderful man who touched many people by his kindness, as was evident by the outpouring of support at the wake. We came to tell you personally but had to leave before we made it to the room with your family. We just wanted you to know how sorry for your loss we are and our thoughts are with you.
Sincerely,
Colleen and Mike Bracci

Ralph Marsicano

June 25, 2007

I had the pleasure of serving with Earl on the State Board of Funeral Directors & Embalmers for many years. Earl knew what was the right thing to do and served with integrity. He was proud of the fact that a great many of the laws on the books that protect the consumer today were adopted during that time. Earl was a joy to be around, a great sense of humor and class to boot. My wife, Lois, and I had many wonderful times with Earl and Phyllis, we are saddened at his loss. Thanks for the memories

Steve Marsicano

June 25, 2007

I had the honor of knowing Mr. Quattlebaum from an early age. I will always remember how the Quattlebaum family made a place for me in their home and at their table when Greg and I were in Mortuary College. I had the pleasure of working for "Mr. Q." and know that his guidance and principles helped make me a better funeral director and a better person. I will always remember his wit, humor and unending kindness.

Beth & Dino Benvenuti

June 15, 2007

May you find comfort from knowing the many, many lives he helped over the years. Ours included. He has left behind a wonderful family and legacy.
May God give you peace in this time of loss.

Henrietta oenbrink

June 12, 2007

Earl touched the lives and hearts of everyone he met. We can all take comfort in knowing that he was a special part of a well lived life.All the memories will be a legacy of love to remember. You are all in my thoughts,my heart and my prayers. God Bless for letting me a part of your great family for so many years. Much love Henrietta

Cindy Abdo

June 10, 2007

God Bless you all,

Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.
Over the years Mr. Quattlebaum and family of shepards have been there for our family, and guided us during similar difficult times.

Kate (Geary) Mosley

June 10, 2007

To the Quattlebaum Family,
Earl will be missed by everyone whose lives he has touched.Before my mother, Alma, passed away, she
gave "specific" instructions that
Earl handle her funeral arrange-
ments, she wouldn't consider lett-
ing anyone anyone else do this. She knew Earl well, he was the
caller at the Bingo games at St.
Ann's and my mother would play
Bingo there every week.

Kathy Moe Bazemore

June 8, 2007

Dear Gale & Family,
The Moe Family's thoughts and prayers are for all of you. The comfort your family has shown mine is appreciated and will always be remembered. Love,

Ann Aiken

June 8, 2007

To the Quattlebaum Family,
I was so sad to hear about your loss. Earl was such a good and kind man. I felt privileged to know him. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are will all of you.

Gladys Hennen

June 7, 2007

Dear Phyllis and family: I just learned of Earl's passing. My prayers and sympathy go out to you all. It has been a great privilege knowing him and working with him. His leadership and guidance will be missed.

Virginia & Claude Cianfrone - Moss

June 6, 2007

We cannot express with enough gratiude to Earl and family for all they have done for us during the times we had lost members of our families.
We will keep you in our prayers.

Richard & Pat Lyons, Hicks-Spakowski

June 5, 2007

To The Quattlebaum Family,
Your family was there for us when we lost our parents Robert & Luella Lyons, our Aunts and Uncles, and friends. Earl always made each of us feel so very special, and in fact, it was he that was so special. He was a bright and shinning light in WPB and will surely be missed.

It is our turn to put our arms around you, and pray God's Blessings, and ask that He give you peace and guidence all the days of your life.

Jackie Stanhope

June 5, 2007

Dear Phyllis and family,
I just learned of Earl's passing from Eddie and Bill and I wanted to express to you my sincerest sympathy. It was my great pleasure to have known Earl and hear the stories of his faith and family. He touched the hearts of so many people, and now we can only hope that we can offer you, his family, our "touch", in our prayers and remembrances of a wonderful man. May the Peace of our Lord comfort you and strengthen you.

Richard J. Brookshire, Jr.

June 5, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with the Quattlebaum family during this difficult time. Having had the privilege of being associated with Quattlebaum-Holleman-Burse some time ago, I witnessed daily the extraordinary talent and compassion this family has offered so many, for so long. The entire organization can only be described as...The Consummate Professionals. God bless you all.

Keith and April Dannehold

June 4, 2007

Dear Quattlebaum Family,

Earl was a cornerstone in the West Palm Beach community for so many years. Not only did he help our family in time of need, but so many others felt his comfort as well. I will always remember, Earl getting me out of class at St. Juliana back in the 1960's, to help with furnerals so many times. It was nice to get away from class and help fill in as an alter server when he needed help. Thanks for being there for all of us. You will not be forgotten.

Bob Warren

June 4, 2007

Dear Quattlebaum Family,
I recall fond memories of Earl from my years as a student at both St. Ann's and Cardinal Newman.
Earl took excellent care of funeral arrangements for my grandparents and parents.
I remember Mom saying he was a special, wonderful man.
We'll all miss him dearly.
Love you all. God bless.

Sister Anne Richard

June 4, 2007

Phyllis and family, My prayers and sympathy go out to you all in this time of sorrow. It has been a privilege knowing him. His memory will live on in his beautiful family.

Nancy and Gilbert Pfister

June 4, 2007

Phyllis and Family,
Our deepest sympathies and our prayers are with you.

Lucille Mutz Pillsbury

June 4, 2007

I was deeply saddened upon hearing of Earl's passing. He was such a good man, I'm sorry I couldn't be at the funeral in person. My prayers are with the family.

Barbara King

June 3, 2007

I first met Mr. Quattlebaum when my neighbor Lillian Fagan passed away. It was her desire that this particular funeral home took care of her remains and that she be interned in Queen of Peace Cemetary. I was treated with such respect and they even took care of making arrangements for her husband, Joe Fagan, who was bedridden with Lou Gehrigs disease, to be able to attend her services. When Joe Fagan passed away 18 months later, Mr. Quattlebaum again took care of helping me with arrangements as I was the only "family" he had in West Palm Beach. Little did I know that I would soon be turning to him to help me when my mother was killed by a drunk driver not one month later. I cannot tell you what this man did to make me feel comfortable and how he took care of me and my family. He was a great man in my book and I am sure he has a very high place in heaven. We will all miss his presence. There will never be another like him.

dona demarco

June 3, 2007

Phyllis and family
Our deepest sympathies and our prayers are with you. Earl helped us through our times of need and we were so grateful.Dona and Jack DeMarco

Kathleen Bush-Kelly

June 3, 2007

I first met Earl Quattlebaum when I was a child, my Dad knew him well, and I remember his wonderful sense of humor...whenever he saw my Dad, he would say "I'll get you in the end, Joe!" and they would both laugh. Somehow I found comfort in that...knowing that he would be the one to care for us when we died. As the years went by, he did comfort us many times, always with respect and dignity. We all knew him, we all trusted him, and as we all remember him now, we remember him with love. I can say for sure that we will miss him. He was so so much a part of life. God bless him, and his family.

Tom and Loretta Schneider

June 3, 2007

Dear Phyllis, Gerald, and Family,
We were deeply saddened to learn of the death of your wonderful husband and father.He was a kind and generous man whose life touched many over the years.His devotion to his family and his Catholic faith are his legacy. We will remember him in our prayers and we send our most heartfelt condolences to you all.

Jerry & Norma Echeverria

June 3, 2007

Gary,and Family
We will remember Earl as he was always with us , joking, being pleasant and saying something good, never a harsh answer to us and always with a smile.
Our prayers goes to him and also to the family.
Our community loss a great leader

Roberta Lyons Brozman

June 3, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Ford Family

June 3, 2007

Please accept deepest condolences from the Ford Family at your time of sorrow. Mr. Quattlebaum was a very special man and leaves a very special family as his legacy.

Carol Weber

June 2, 2007

To the Quattlebaum Family. My deepest sympathy upon your loss of Mr. Quattlebaum. He helped me when my parents passed away. He was so caring and compassionate. My prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. He was a very specal man that will be missed by many.

Henry Martin

June 2, 2007

Phillis and family
My condolences to the family.Earl was such a wonderful person loved by all.It was such a pleasure to know him,He will always be remembered.
Henry c. Martin
Pat(Martin) Byrnes

Mike O'Sullivan

June 2, 2007

Phyllis and family:

My apologies for not being there in person today for Earl's Mass, or for not being at the wake yesterday.

I did not find out until 11pm last night(Friday)that Earl had passed as I am away from FL this weekend.

Erin and the children will be there and we will all be praying for all of you.

We will miss Earl tremendously.

I will light a special candle for him in a special place today and will be praying for him and for all of you.

I will see you next Sunday at Mass.

Mike

Susan McDonald Sheehan

June 2, 2007

A beautiful legacy has been left to his Family, his Church and his Community. Both his life and now, his death, have touched many lives. I well remember sitting with Mr. Quattlebaum discussing my parents' arrangements that he had made with them years earlier, and how much at ease I was made to feel. And, yes,he injected much of his well-known humor in those discussions. When families experienced their most profound sadness, he (and now his sons) have made them feel very comforted. He will be missed.

Helen and Henry V. Holmes Family

June 1, 2007

Dear Phyllis, Greg, Gary and Gale,

God keep you close to his heart is your time of sorrow. We love you today and always. See you in the morning at St. Ann's, our favorite place to pray!

Emilia Molliner

June 1, 2007

To the Quattlebaum family,
We have first contact with this family many years ago, we knew Gregg and Gary since baseball times and Gregg was at the same team with our sons.
Since then we meet for all our dear ones services at the funeral home.
Gregg has always been a dear and kind person who helped in moments of sorrow.
I am sorry for the loss of Mr. G.Earl Quattlebaum, he is now finally in Peace with those who preceded him.
God bless all of you and let you find the way to only remember him in many ways and happy times.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Emilia Molliner

Shaun Hardwick Culp

June 1, 2007

When I was a young girl, I used to think that "Uncle Earl" truly was my uncle. My grandfather, Aubrey Burse, took him under his wing when Earl was just a young man, most likely because he saw a special gift in him. From my experience, they were cut from the same cloth; good to the bone. Earl never faltered in his devotion to my grandfather. For that, we are all very appreciative. "Uncle Earl" was a great man who touched many people in his life.

Joyce Russell

June 1, 2007

Dearest Quattlebaum Family,
Earl's legacy speaks for itself. I had the privlege of being introduced to Earl by my dad, Ron Weber, when my dad dragged me to Earl's funeral home to pick out all his pre-planned needs for he and mom since mom refused to plan her funeral. If only I could have video taped this one meeting. We went upstairs and Earl knew just what my dad was looking for, a pair of gold caskets that looked like my dad's old gold cadillac. Straight faced Earl said, "We can put wheels on it, Ron, if you want!" Dad said, "Good idea Earl, if we can only round up one palbearer, he can push it down the aisle!"
It never let up in the couple of hours they planned for my dad and mom's funerals. The family was there when dad died and was taught well by Earl and Phyllis how to care for people who were grieving.
God bless the entire Quattlebaum Family and I just know my dad and Earl are telling jokes in heaven now for God's comic relief!
Peace and love,
Joyce Weber Russell and Jim Russell

Gloria Bell Keeney

June 1, 2007

The name Quattlebaum always brought a smile to the faces in our family. Not just because it's such a special surname but because it also meant "family that is full of love". We felt that love each time we interacted with any of the kids while at Newman or when we stepped inside the door at the funeral home and were greeted by Mr. Quattlebaum. He was the first one that taught me by his humor that it is okay to talk about the souls recently passed in a happy way. Ironically, decades later I am still encouraging people to talk about death and let them know it really will be okay. His Faith shone through his work. The love in that family will continue on and on. God bless you in your loss and may our Blessed Mother Mary place her mantel of compassion over each and every one of you.

Maria Arrieta-Massey

June 1, 2007

How many of us can remember a first date at a funeral home? It was 1963 and I had just been introduced to a young man who had sisters studying at Rosarian Academy with me. His name was Charlie Behr and he stated that he had just been hired to work at a funeral home. The kind gentlman who gave Charlie his first job was Mr. Quattlebaum. So off we went to the funeral home so that I could see where Charlie worked and to meet the man who had so much faith in Charlie. Mr. Quattlebaum was kind and gentle, his demeanor that of a father who wants to help, protect, and guide the young, the innocent and the vulnerable.

That was 44 years ago. As the years have passed I have been to Quattlebaum -Holleman-Burse many, many times. And just as he had been so many years prior, each time that I had occassion to go to the funeral home the same gentle soul greeted each of us with warmth, caring, and understanding.

My thoughts and prayers are with his whole family. May the quiet strength and compassion he demonstrated throughout his life guide you in your time of need.

With many fond memories,

Bernadette McGann

June 1, 2007

Dearest Phylliss and the entire Quattlebaum family,
Words will never begin to express our thanks and appreciation to Earl for all that he did for the Grall and McGann families. He was a pilar of the community and strengh that kept CNHS Athletic Program viable along with his devoted family. Thanks for listening to me when I was a child and being such a mentor. Thanks for the opportunity and trust to babysit your beautiful children. Thanks for always being patient and supporting my Dad, Bernie. Your legacy will be engraved forever in the community. Our love to all of you, Bernadette Grall McGann, Bucky, Michelle and J.C.

Big D Lewis

June 1, 2007

Dear Unk:
I know you are reading all of these nice things and directing your services from up above.

Have fun with Uncle Pat, Uncle John, Grandpa H., Uncle Don and others. Teach Bro. KC to play poker tonight. I am sure Grandma is telling you what to do.

It is time for all in heaven to serve you since you served all of us so well during your life on earth. May you RIP

Thanks for the laughs, thanks for everything; see you later. Butterfly kisses to all.
Love Your #1 Nephew
Big D

John Papsidera

June 1, 2007

Dear Phyllis and Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Earl will always live on in fond memories of laughter, strength, kindness and friendship to our family. A life well led and an example to all, that I will never forget.

Anthony Mack

June 1, 2007

To the entire Quattlebaum Family In your hour know that our prayers are with you,Greg be encouraged that GOD has promised never to leave you alone.

Aaron Charlow

May 31, 2007

Although one cannot help but mourn at the passing of a loved one, in this case it seems more appropriate to celebrate the time we were able to spend with such a remarkable man. I was fortunate enough to spend much of my elementary and high school years at the Quattlebaum home. I'll always remember Mr. Quattlebaum as a devoted husband, loving father, and successful businessman who specialized in providing comfort to numerous families at the worst time of their lives.
Mrs. Quattlebaum and kids my thoughts and prayers are with you. Thank you again thank for sharing G. Earl Quattlebaum with the rest of us.

Deacon Greg Sherman

May 31, 2007

To all the Quattlebaum Family: Please accept my heartfelt condolences and sympathy, and my prayers and thoughts. I had many opportunities to share in a variety of experiences with Mr. G. Earl Quattlebaum. First in importance to me and the Sherman family, his and the entire Quattlebaum family's attention to compassionate and caring detail in the services for my precious angel nephew Logan Sherman Lewis (2000), my devoted father Robert W. Sherman Jr (2001), and my dear Mother Ellen Marie Sherman (2004). In addition, as a Deacon for the past 12 years assisting in many Vigil Services and Masses , it has been a blessing for countless families to have G. Earl Quattlebaum, Phyllis, Gail, Greg, Gary and all of the Quattlebaum family and staff provide such loving, caring, and professional services at such a much needed time. As a teacher at Cardinal Newman, I thank Mr. G. Earl for all of his many contributions to Cardinal Newman, and for all the involvement of three generations of Quattlebaums at CNHS. It is an honor to be the CNHS varsity golf coach of Mr. G. Earl Quattlebaum's grandson Greg. What an experience now for Mr. G. Earl Quattlebaum to be greeted by the communion of saints numbered literally in the thousands for whom he provided so much care and compassion for so many loved ones in their time of loss. To all the Quattlebaums now grieving the profound loss of their husband, brother, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, the Communion of Saints that you have so lovingly served over the past 50 plus years now offer you their comforting thoughts, prayers, and embraces. God bless

Jim & Judy Oenbrink

May 31, 2007

Phyllis, Gary and Family
So sad to hear of your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this time. We have fond memories of many times together over the years. God Bless and keep you.

Elizabeth Shonter Cox

May 31, 2007

To the Quattlebaum Family:
All who attended St. Ann's and Cardinal Newman knew and loved your father. We were very lucky to have role models like our parents throughout our lives. Our successes today are direct results of the love, support and examples of our parents. I am so sorry for your loss, but grateful that your lives were filled with such a great man and that I was lucky enough to know him. Even though years pass, you don't forget the strong, solid influences in your life, and Earl Quattlebaum was a person who impacted many lives in positive ways. God Bless You.

Martha and Richard Shonter

May 31, 2007

To Phyllis and all the family:
Our hearts are full of the wonderful memories of knowing Earl for the past 40 years. His goodness and kindness to all those who needed comfort at difficult times was legendary. Most especially, his support to all the priests of the diocese in their times of loss, and his goodness to St. Ann's, St. Juliana's and Cardinal Newman High School, was remarkable. Earl's personality, warmth and laughter brightened many days for those of us who were fortunate enough to know him and share his friendship. Our hearts, love and prayers go out to all members of the family. The world will be a colder place without his presence.

The Foley Family

May 31, 2007

To The Quattlebaum Family,
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Earl. We join you in mourning the passing of this much loved, respected, admired and generous man. We also join you in celebrating a life well lived. All who had the pleasure of knowing him benefited greatly from his friendship.

Francis J. Butler

May 31, 2007

The members of the Catholic foundation community across the United States join me in conveying their heartfelt sorrow and prayers.

Mark Michael Kilbas

May 31, 2007

May you find comfort some peace..your father was a great man...He was there in our hours of need in the passing of my parents...Your family has been such a rock here in our commuity..I wish you love...and rest..

Mary Jo Costello

May 31, 2007

My dear Phyllis and all the "G" Cherubs, You have been in our thoughts and prayers since M.Ownby gave me the call of Earl's going Home. He was supposed to live forever, right! I am convinced he heard the applause of God and family and all the dear friends that he sent before him and they were singing "Hello Earl, Well Hello Earl, It's so nice to have you Home where you belong." Phyllis, you and Earl and your Cherubs are a blessing to all who know and love you. May God Comfort each of you .We are with you "In Spirit", We love you all,Joe and Mary Jo Costello(Sister Maria Veritas)

John F. Clarke

May 31, 2007

Thousands of Cardinal Newman students have benefited from Earl's generosity of spirit. The entire Cardinal Newman Family joins in mourning Earl's passing. May he rest in peace with the Lord he loved so much!

Deborah Gray(Pease)

May 31, 2007

To the Quattlebaum Family,
May God comfort you in your loss of Earl. God truly blessed you and many people with honor of knowing Earl. Your family has always taken care of us Pease's during our loss.

Hal Johnstone

May 31, 2007

Earl Quattleman was simply one of the finest people I have ever known, and I am deelply saddened by his passing.
He was a man of great compassion and generosity. At Cardinal Newman High School his benevolence was well known, and he holds a special place in my heart for his support and generosity and encouragement.
My prayers go out to his beloved family who surely must realize that an entire community joins them in their loss.

Carolyn Papsidera Putney

May 31, 2007

Dear Phyllis and family,
Your family has always been a source of wonderful friendship and comfort to ours over these many years and we will never forget the many kindnesses Earl extended to us - he always made us laugh (even at funerals!). We are praying for you all and I know how hard it is to lose him, but heaven is richer for having him there.
With much sympathy and love,
Carolyn (Marcia Papsidera's daughter)

Larry & Nancy O'Connell

May 31, 2007

I'm so glad to have had a pleasant phone call with Earl in Feb., and shared memories of St. Ann's '48. Our prayers are with you, Phyllis, and your family.

Robert & Norma Buckley

May 31, 2007

To Grace & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of sorrow. Please accept our sincere condolences.

Colleen Courtney

May 31, 2007

Dear Phyllis and family
Please accept my deepest sympathy at this difficult time. Earl touched so many lives with his generosity and sense of humor. he will be missed but his legacy lives on in each of you.

rick shonter and family

May 31, 2007

Mr. Quattlebaum's legacy will be the thousands of students he helped and supported at CNHS.Our love and prayers are with all of you.

Jan & Ed Cairnes

May 30, 2007

Gale, Greg & Julie,
The Cairnes Family sends their sincere condolences. Earl made a difference in our community and will always be remembered for his kind and gentle spirit. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your mother.

Alice Owens Stone

May 30, 2007

Dear Mrs. "Q",
Helene called me today and I was sad to hear of the passing of your long love for so many years. I saw how much Dad missed Mom..the love of his life also. I am sure he will be telling Mickey many more jokes. My prayers are with you and the family.

Richard & Dorothy Albrecht

May 30, 2007

Dear Quattlebaum Family,
Father Elliott O'Neal just called me from Korea to let us know the sad news of Earl's passing. We have all lost a wonderful man. His kindness to our family in our time of loss is something you just don't forget. Know that we keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.

Joan Potter

May 30, 2007

Praying for you and your family in this time of your loss.

Lorraine Dowling Pease

May 30, 2007

My dear friend and classmate, I'll always remember you sitting behind me in class with "Those" books on your lap. My family was so appreciative of your gentle caring over the years, especially when you came to Robert's viewing. What a surprise! It gave me a chance to say Hi once again, little did I know that it would be the last time. My thoughts are with you Phylis and your loving family. God Bless and Earl say "hi" to everyone up there. I know that you are at peace now and well. Lorraine

Ouida Burse Madsen

May 30, 2007

Earl was the brother my parents didn't provide for me and they loved him like a son. I always knew he would be there if I needed anything. The lifetime of love and kindness that Earl and Phyllis and their children extended to me and my family will never be forgotten. I love them all.

Helen B. & Dick Nemeth

May 30, 2007

To my dear friend Phyllis and all of the Quattlebaum family:
How can anyone adequately put into words the impact Earl had on all that were privileged to know him? What comes to mind immediately was his wonderful sense of humor, all of his great stories, his very genuine caring spirit, his endlessly giving of himself to his family, the church, school and community. He did it all and did it with grace.
I know he received a very warm welcome in heaven and I bet my dear departed mother, Mrs. Butler, was right there, she loved Earl, but then didn't we all?
His spirit will live on in Phyllis and the wonderful family he left behind.
God Bless and be with each of you.

Msgr. John W. Delaney

May 30, 2007

I JUST HEARD OF EARL'S DEATH. I AM OVER HERE AT ALL HALLOWS COLLEGE IN DUBLIN IRELAND. OTHERWISE I WOULD BE AT HIS FUNERAL THIS WEEKEND. I WILL OFFER A MASS FOR EARL THIS WEEKEND HERE IN ALL HALLOWS. FIRST MET EARL AS A NEWLY ASSIGNED ASSOCIATE TO MSGR.JEREMIAH O'MAHONEY AT ST. EDWARD'S PALM BEACH. ON MY FIRST TRIP WITH HIM TO THE CATHOLIC CEMETERY IN THE LEADING CAR HE TURNED TO ME AND SAID "REMEMBER I WILL BE THE LAST PERSON TO LET YOU DOWN"!! THEN AS PASTOR AT SACRED HEART IN LAKE WORTH I HAD MANY MORE FUNERALS WITH HIM. I CONVEY MY SINCERE SYMPATHIES TO EARL'S FAMILY. I HOPE THAT WHEN HE MET HIS MAKER HE DID NOT "LET HIM DOWN"!! MAY HE BE REUNITED WITH ALL THE FAMILIES HE CARED FOR OVER THE YEARS. REST IN GOD'S PEACE DEAR EARL.
JOHN W. DELANEY.

Peggy Jurney -Baker

May 30, 2007

Earl was the kindest man on earth. I always felt welcome in their home when teaching their children piano lessons. I learned a lot from their family and business. They made me feel like family too. I remember the home that is now part of PBAU. What a generous man and family. You are missed but never forgotten. God Bless. Peggy, Patti, Bill, Beth, Kory, Christie and Ina Claire Jurney.

Pastor Paul Arnold

May 30, 2007

Dear Quattlebaum,
Our family has worked with your family for over 50 years. Earl was always a class act, and had a wonderful attitude.
Our Christian love and sympahty to each and every one of you.
Heaven has gained a most wonderful man.
For years the Quattlebaum family has been there for others, now it our turn to be there for you.
God Bless You all.
Love to all
The Arnold Family and First Evangelical Lutheran Church WPB

the Kreuslers

May 30, 2007

I am so sorry . Earl was always there when someone was in need. He helped our family through all our pain and sorrow during our saddest time. May God bless you all.
the Kreuslers

the Kreuslers

May 30, 2007

I am so sorry . Earl was always there when someone was in need. He helped our family through all our pain and sorrow during our saddest time. May God bless you all. Our prayers are with you.

Dinner with the Family at Phyllis & Earl's 2006

Bill & Eddie Beggrow

May 30, 2007

To Phyllis and Earl,
Just wanted to share another one of the many wonderful memories we have had together ! Thanks for the memories they are engraved on our hearts ! This is a tribute to "Family" sorry it is missing Jane, however she was there in our hearts !

God Bless the Family, Bill & Eddie (Howley)-Beggrow

Todd Baker

May 30, 2007

To Greg, Gary & Families,
Our deepest condolences go out to you & all the Quattlebaum's at this time of loss. Earl's warm smile will be deeply missed. Thank you for continuing such a wonderful service to our community. Take care & God bless you all. See you soon,
Todd & Tammy, and Shirley Baker
Love's Flower Shop

Linda Pease

May 30, 2007

Dear All........From the entire Pease Family our hearfelt love to you all....Thanks for being there in our time of need....may God Bless you all......Linda

Reggie Studstill

May 30, 2007

To the Quattlebaum family,
Your family and the community has suffered a great loss. Earl always knew the right thing to say at each appropriate moment and always had a joke to tell you. I rode Funeral Escorts for years and he would approach us with a story or a joke to make us and himself laugh. What a laugh he had! His laugh will echo in the heavens from now on and be missed by all on Earth.

Greg Rice

May 30, 2007

You and your family have been there for so many of us in this community in our time of need, now it's our turn to send our thoughts and prayers to your family in hopes of comforting you in your loss. I'm sure you realize what a wonderful service you and your family have extended to countless families for all these years. Earl leaves a legacy of compassion, support, and caring that I know your family will continue well into the future. In your business you hear this every day but know that we will all keep you in our prayers as you face this enormous loss. God Bless You and thanks for all you have done.

Jeanne Estabroke

May 30, 2007

To All of the Quattlebaum family - I first met Earl in October of l956 when my father, Harry Robbins, died and he has always been there when I needed him as my husband and Mom died. Thanks to your wonderful family for all of the great work and love this town has for all of you.

Bill and Eddie Beggrow

May 30, 2007

To Phyllis and Earl,
Our best friends, our mentors, our family. It has been a long but wonderful road we have traveled together through memories never to be forgotten and that will sustain us as we say "goodbye until we meet again" ! Bill and I and all of our family have been touched by God through two wonderful people along with their incredible children ! These memories are more precious than gold and will keep us from dwelling on all of our loss to what lies ahead as we follow the cross of Jesus.

Just four weeks ago before his passing while on our Florida Visit to see all our families, we spent several times with Phyllis and Earl and family members, but on April 26 with the two of them, His parting words to Bill were "next year when you come down I will go with you for dinner at Manero's and have a martini !" It gave us such hope.

So here's to one of God's finest, it is said that a life well lived never dies, it lives on through all those he has touched in his lifetime...we are many and we are blessed !

Love, Blessings and Peace,
Your family, Bill and Eddie(Howley)- Beggrow and all of our families - Sun Valley, Idaho and Scottsdale,AZ.

Tracy Huggins

May 30, 2007

Dear Quattlebaum Family,
You have my deepest sympathies during this difficult time. Even in this business it is still very hard to lose someone. I don’t have to tell you that Mr. Quattlebuam was always highly respected in the funeral industry by all. He was always so kind and helpful to all. As a young student I can remember meeting him and thinking wow, he is very nice and had good words of encouragement to share. He always took time out to greet everyone and let everyone know they had just made a new friend. I felt like he was a friend to me, he made me feel that I could call him with a question or request, if ever needed. Again, he was well respected by all of his peers and even competitors. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Suzanne Greiser-Matuella

May 30, 2007

For decades Mr. Quattlebaum and your entire family have shown endless compassion and understanding during difficult times for thousands of families. We are forever thankful to all of you. It is now our turn to be there for you. Please allow your friends to be there to support you through this difficult time. Your dad was an amazing man. He will live on in all of you and his beautiful grandchildren.

Inez Moree

May 30, 2007

I worked for the City of West Palm Beach handling arrangements for Woodlawn Cemetery and it was a pleasure to deal with Earl, Gary and Grace. They made my job much easier as they were so pleasant to work with. I have long considered Earl a friend and know that he will reside with Our Lord. Thoughts and prayers for the whole Quattlebaum family.

Marguerite & Charlie Baumann

May 30, 2007

Earl was a friend to all our family and was there during our worst of times as our friends and family passed through his door. He was a
comfort in the time of our need.

Susan Hatfield and Family

May 30, 2007

Dear Quattlebaum family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Brenda Liberti

May 30, 2007

Dear Quattlebaum Family:

Please accept my sympathy on the passing of a dear man. Earl was always a voice of wisdom, free of self-interest, and a statewide leader in his profession. His guidance was appreciated by many.

Alix Douglas

May 30, 2007

Dear Quattlebaum Family,
You have my deepest sympathies during this difficult time. As a friend of Gerald and Lori's, I send you my thoughts and prayers.
Warmest Regards,

Ted & Madison Maley

May 30, 2007

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My sincerest condolences to the entire Quattelbaum family and my prayers are with you.
The Maley family

Joseph Walter Meehan

May 30, 2007

Fond memories and good times back then.

Todd Varney

May 30, 2007

Mr. Quattlebaum's legacy will be as a kind businessman and wonderful father. God Bless you.

David Smith

May 30, 2007

To wife Phyllis, Gary, Greg, and all the other kids: Patty and I can't begin to tell you how saddened we are to hear of Earl's passing. You and Earl have been like family to all of us through the years. Always helping in our time of grief. Now it's out turn to try and comfort all of you. Earl was the nicest, kindest, most generous man and St. Ann's brother I know of. I remember his football days with Phillis cheering him on. Through the years we never lost that great caring for one another. Our love and prayers are with all of you, as we all grieve as one.

Patty and David Smith, and family

Ron Lichwala

May 30, 2007

Phyllis & Family:

We are all so very blessed to have known Earl. He was a wonderful person and his kindness, generosity and wisdom shall always be with us.

Our thoughts are with you all.

Ron, Carol & Phyllis Lichwala

Sgt. Dan Henry West Palm Beach Police

May 30, 2007

To the entire Quattlebaum Family; thoughts and prayers for you during your time of grief. Your Father and the family has always been there for the law enforcement community, know now the same community has you in their prayers and thoughts. God Bless you all.

Wilton H. Strickland

May 30, 2007

Farewell to a generous man who raised many fine children, including my brother-in-law Guy.

Eddy, Maritza, Daniel & Dailin Sanchez

May 30, 2007

Grace,our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. God bless you all.

Mark Bohne

May 30, 2007

May God be with you in your time of sorrow. Earl was always there for my family. I am sure that God was there to welcome him into heaven. We will keep you in our prayers. The Bohne Family

James Elliott O'Neal

May 30, 2007

Dear Phyllis and Family:
Please accept my deepest sympathies for the loss of Earl. He and the entire family did so much for so many of us in our time of loss and need. His kindnesses to me as a young altarboy at St. Juliana's and as an adult helping me to make arrangements for both my parents will always be remembered. He has left a remarkable legacy of loving service to people of all faiths in the West Palm Beach area. I will offer Mass for him and the entire family tomorrow, 31 May, at USAG Humphreys, Korea. Please give my love to the entire family. God bless you and yours!
Much love to you all,
Fr. James Elliott O'Neal
Catholic Garrison Chaplain
USAG Humphreys
Pyeongtaek, Korea

Theresa LePore

May 30, 2007

To all the Quattlebaum Family...may God bless and keep you all...you are all in my thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow.

Don, Vicky & Tyler Rich

May 30, 2007

To Phyllis and all the GEQ's, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. To say that Earl was a tremendous person is a huge understatement. Kind, compassionate, generous, warm, devoted to family, friends and faith; these words are but a down payment on a much larger description of his truly incredible life. I am glad that I had the opportunity to have known him.

TIMOTHY KAVNEY

May 30, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Bob Butler

May 30, 2007

Dear Phyllis and Family,
The West Palm Beach area is poorer today with the passing of Earl. I always thought that he had the perfect personality for a funeral director, a perfect mix of dignity, reverence and humor. Your family enhanced that personality and I know you will miss him but always know a little bit of him lives in all of you. I will remember him with a tear and a smile. God Bless you all.

MICHAEL JONES

May 30, 2007

TO THE QUATTLEBAUM FAMILY.EARL WILL BE WELCOMED IN HEAVEN BY THE MANY THAT HAVE GONE BEFORE.YOU ARE ALL IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS

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