Richard E. (Dick) Quine, age 77, went to his eternal home July 11, 2015, at Franklin Woods Hospital in Johnson City, TN.
Born in Peoria, Illinois, Dick lived a life filled with opportunity, challenge and change. He began his career at LeTourneau-Westinghouse in Peoria prior to graduation from Bradley University. In 1968, he accepted a position with Terex Division of General Motors, taking him to Hudson, Ohio. Subsequent advancements, opportunities and challenges prompted moves to New Jersey (Towaco), Maryland (Severna Park), North Carolina (Raleigh), Ohio (Hudson), Maryland (Eldersburg), Tennessee (Jonesborough), Ohio (Chardon), New Hampshire (Milford), and upon retirement, back to Tennessee (Telford) in 2005.
As a previous member of Fairview United Methodist Church in Jonesborough, he served as Treasurer of the Men’s Group from 2011 to 2014, Church Treasurer from 2013 to 2014, taught a weekly carving group, and sang in the choir. More recently, he served as Deacon/Treasurer of Word Fellowship, Gray, and sang regularly in a Praise Team. He also organized and hosted a weekly carving group at the Jonesborough, TN Senior Center, moving the group later to his home. Dick was an avid fisherman, to be found often at Wilbur Dam or South Holston River near the weir dam.
He leaves behind his beloved wife Janet of 56 years; daughter Rebecca (Jonathan) Swerdloff of Davidsonville, Maryland, daughter Brenda (Jeffrey) Heintzelman of Chagrin Falls, Ohio; and son Richard Quine, Jr. of Chardon, Ohio; grandchildren, Jessica (Ryan) Lowe, Cale Heintzelman, Sarah Swerdloff, Lee (Ruby) Heintzelman, and Zachary Swerdloff; great-granddaughters Aubrey and Rebecca Lowe, sister Judith (Terry) Cole of Phoenix, Arizona, sister-in-law Suzanne Burrows of Jonesborough and niece Karen Burrows.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Ronald Quine, his father, George Quine, and his mother Geraldine Quine.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at Word Fellowship, Gray, 225 Suncrest St., Gray, TN, followed by a brief Celebration of Life service conducted by John Hitechew, Pastor.
In lieu of flowers, the family encourages contributions to Word Fellowship, Gray, P.O. Box 8263, Johnson City, TN 37615-3499. Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home in Jonesborough (phone 423-753-3821) is coordinating final arrangements and accepting deliveries from those wishing to send flowers.
07/18/2015
Chuch & Phyllis Wiechmann
Our dearest Janet and family
We were shocked to hear of Dick passing away. He lived a wonderful life and did the things that made him happy. I wish you were closer so we could be of support to you.Diane said you have a lot of friends and will help you get through this.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Becky, Brenda, Rick and their families.
In Christian Love,
Phyllis & Chuck
07/18/2015
Beverly Keller (Mosher-Garrett)
Janet
& Family,
I remember Dick from the fifties. Locks School, PeoriaHigh, &
Neighborhood. Only good things can be said about him.
I haven-t heard in years but I know you must have a lovely
family with a lot of support at this very sad time.
My Deepest Sympathy,
Bev
07/18/2015
JC (Jan) Kline
Loucks elementary school, Peoria High School, Bradley University. All so long ago. Memories of those times are dear and are to be cherished. Dick became my big brother and best friend. He was an exceptional individual and a pleasure to know. Janet, may the sharpness of your loss be dulled by the memories of the good times.
07/17/2015
Jackie Clark, Morton, IL
Janet, I never met you but knew Dick from work at L-W and him as a volunteer fireman for Spring Bay. I remember him well as a friend. Years ago the Spring Bay tavern burned and my family lived right across the road from it at the time and were taking coffee to the firefighters and letting them use our home to warm up. He was always so honest, friendly, compassionate and everyone respected him.
Your family and friends are in my prayers.
Quine family- Sorry to hear about Dick's passing. I worked with Dick briefly at LeTourneau- Westinghouse in Peoria where I still reside after retiring from Komatsu (Letourneau-Westinghouse). Dick was easy going and a pleasure to work with.
Janet and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your
loss.
God bless
Janet, my heart and prayers are with you at this
terribly sad time. So sorry to hear of Dick's sudden
passing. I take comfort knowing he no longer suffers
and that we will see him again someday. Be well.
07/16/2015
Becky Quine-Auvil
Dear Janet and family, Our hearts are breaking for your
loss. Please know that you all are in our prayers back
in Illinois. Love to all.
07/15/2015
Jack Harbourne
Dear Janet,
We are saddened by the passing of your husband, Richard.
He was a true gentleman and friend. We will all miss him. But
our loss can never match yours. We stand ready to help in
any way we can.
Sincerely,
Jack and Sharon Harbourne
Janet, so sorry to hear about the loss of your wonderful
husband.Peace to you.
