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David Quinn Obituary
David H. Quinn, Jr. passed on 05 August 2013 following a long battle with Parkinson's. Born 01 July 1931 in Evanston, IL. He was the son of WWI USN aviator David H. Quinn Sr. His mother was Hope Naylor of Salt Lake City. Raised in San Mateo until 1944, then in the suburbs of Philadelphia. Graduated Stanford in 1953 with a commission in the USAF. Trained in jet fighters, he flew various aircraft until retiring USAF-R as Lt Col in 1981. He joined Pan American in 1956 and flew the world in various passenger aircraft during aviation's golden age, eventually retiring in 1991 as a 747 Captain at United Airlines. He lived in Tiburon since 1964. Survived by his wife of 58 years, Jo Ann; two children, Paul Quinn of Rohnert Park, and Laura Bueermann of Portland, OR; and three grandchildren. At his request no formal services will be held. Memorial contributions to: Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, Fisher House Foundation, Inc., or Marin Humane Society.
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Peter & Gisela Mellini
August 24, 2013
I met Dave at the Mt. Tam Racquet Club & despite, or perhaps because, we had different political beliefs we had a lot of fun teasing each other. Gisela & I relished the times we had with Dave & Jo & he taught me how to make a terrific chili. His companionship enlivened my retirement.
Martin Seaholm
August 21, 2013
I flew with Dave as his flight engineer and then copilot from 1965 to 1986 on 707s and 747s. He was a good aviator and a convivial person. I always enjoyed our time together. I am sorry to hear of his Final flight West.
August 21, 2013
A very sad day. Dave was a good aviator and a friend at Pan Am. I know all Q.B's. will toast him in the West.
Rich Humble
August 21, 2013
Jo Ann, Paul, Laura and families--I am very sorry to hear about David. You have all been on my mind over the years, as I have great memories of our times spent together. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. David was a good man. If I can help you in any way, please let me know. Gina Nelson
Alberta Buller
August 20, 2013
Thinking of you, Jo. Your husband always asked me how my boys were, serving overseas. That always meant so much to me. He was a wonderful man. So sorry for your loss, Alberta
Sherman Manchester III
August 20, 2013
JoAnn, I miss my favorite Captain! Carol and I will always have fond memories of our times together.
Sherm & Carol
Dianne Featherston
August 20, 2013
I am so sorry to hear about Dave's passing.Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Dianne Featherson
(the nurse at Pan Am and United)
August 19, 2013
JoAnn, I have wonderful memories of Dave at the Sigma Nu House, I was married to Bruce Goshorn who died in 1975, I met you at a reunion. You are all in my prayers.
Anne Cravath Goshorn Goulding.
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