Gordon Loran Quigley

Gordon Loran Quigley

1935 - 2018

Gordon Loran Quigley died Saturday, May 12, 2018. He was a loving husband and father, successful school administrator. Gordon was born August of 1935 in Boise, Idaho and later moved to Eugene, Oregon where he raised his family. He spent his retirement years in Dunnellon and Bradenton, Florida.

He is predeceased by his parents Whitt and Ester Marie Quigley and brother John Quigley. He is survived by his wife, Betty Miller Quigley and his two daughters: Cindy Quigley Sickler and Martha Quigley O'Rourke and his five grandchildren: Jessica Sickler, Whitney Sickler, Ryan O'Rourke, Timothy O'Rourke, and Kevin O'Rourke.

Gordon was a smokejumper in Boise in the late 50's during the summer months. He then, married Betty Miller, August of 1958. Shortly after they were married, the Army drafted him and they both spent time in Germany in the early 60's. Upon his return, he completed his Bachelors Degree from Idaho State University and later received his Masters and PhD from the University of Oregon.

Gordon taught in Boise, Idaho 5 years before moving to Eugene, Oregon in 1967. In Eugene, he was a teacher in Glenwood, Howard, Spring Creek, and Condon Elementary Schools and principal in Magladry, Condon and Willakenzie Elementary Schools, where he worked for over 20 years. The last 10 years of his career were spent as Director of American International Schools in Saudi Arabia, Yugoslavia, and Ethiopia.

He was very proud to be a Duck, a track official, and an Oregon Club Member.

A celebration of life is being scheduled with close friends and family at Freedom Village in Bradenton, Florida. In memory of Gordon, donations can be made to
UMDF.org a charity Gordon supported to help find a cure for Mitochondrial diseases which both of his daughters and all of his grandchildren have been diagnosed with.