Mark "Mr. G" GILQUIST

Age 63, of Saint Paul passed away Friday, Sept. 26 at Regions Hospital; preceded in death by his parents (Paula and Andrew LeRoy) and brother (Andrew II). He is survived by his husband of 23 years, Neil Anderson; three children: Gregory (Yeni Quintero), Ian (Chrisy), and Alexandra; three grandchildren: Isabella, Landon and Savanna; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. He grew up in Lauderdale, graduated from the University of Minnesota (BS) and St. Thomas (MBA) and became a mathematics/computer science teacher and swim coach extra-ordinaire. He taught in ISD#11 for 33 years at Roosevelt Middle School (Blaine) and Champlin Park High School as well as Nequa Valley High School (Illinois). He had an intense desire to fix or build things, even if he didn't know how, which stemmed from his childhood years working at Park Hardware (St. Anthony Park). His love of food was grounded in his belief that butter was the most important food group. Mark passed on his love of teaching and working out to his children. He was an ironman of strength, living life to his fullest despite Lyme Disease and Parkinsons. A Memorial Gathering and luncheon will be held on Sunday, Oct. 5, from 1-5 pm at the family home: 746 E. Wheelock Pkwy., St. Paul.