FRANCIS J. "PAPA FRANK" QUIST

November 25, 1940 - February 6, 2017

This wonderful man has left this earth to go dance in the stars with the love of his life, Anne Mari, his wife of almost 50 years.

His legacy of kindness and strength will carry on through his family and friends, who always knew just how much he loved them.
Frank seemed to intuitively know if you were troubled and would listen and share words of caring and hugs to help you feel stronger.

When he felt that you were on the mend he would have thrown in a Hildegard Hamhocker comment or a cheesy Ole and Lena joke to bring that smile back to your face.

As a young man he decided that the Coast Guard was the right choice for him and he found himself stationed in Juneau, Alaska. This beautiful and rugged place was where he met and fell in love with Anne Mari.

They courted and decided to stay together forever and were married in a very simple ceremony. They decided to move to Seattle and eventually bought a house with a great big yard in Bothell where they would bring home their first child, Monica, in 1970.

In 1974 they wanted to move to the country so they found the home that was to be the heart of their family in Conway. It became the the place for family, friends, celebrations, love, and their second daughter, Cheryl, was brought home there in 1979.

Frank was a lifetime member of the Sons of Norway which eventually led his family to live in Norway Park where many wonderful memories were made.

Frank was always working on a project, or two, or three..... and would drop everything to help someone who needed a hand. He taught his children his work ethic and passed on his love of helping others, friends, family, strangers, to his children and grandchildren. The pride and love for his family was such a part of him that he shared it with all who would listen.

He was the most amazing Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Uncle, Brother, and friend to so many. That beautiful smile that made his eyes light up and sparkle will be missed in our hearts forever. He will be thought of and missed every day.

He was preceeded in death by his wife, Anne Mari, and his parents, Swede and Florence Quist.

Frank is survived by his daughters, Monica Quist and Cheryl Quist (Matt), his grandchildren Kailey Heerspink (Keith), Kenzie Heerspink (Ian), Madison, and Caiden, his brothers Dennis Quist, Curt Quist (Jeanette), and his nieces and nephews, Maria Vikhamar, Davin (Amie), Ian (Christine), and Alysha (Reuben), and their children, Emma, Elli, Louise, Oscar, and Swede.

A Celebration of Life for Frank will be held Sunday March 12th at 3:00 pm until 6:00 pm at the Norway Park Pavilion down by the lake.

This is an informal celebration and we hope you will stop in at some point to say hello and share hugs.

The easiest address to use is 22128 State Route 9, Mount Vernon, and follow the signs.

Frank loved being involved with the Lake McMurray Fire Department and was so very proud of their involvement with his community.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lake McMurray Fire Association, 22790 Front Street, Mount Vernon, WA 98274, as was his wish.

We hope you will join us on Sunday in sharing love, laughter, stories, pictures, and memories, and maybe a toast or two...