E.W. "Bill" Quirin Obituary (1927 - 2009)

Born June 25, 1927 in Harris, Iowa, Bill passed away peacefully at home after a courageous 10 year battle with metastatic melanoma cancer on November 25, 2009, surrounded by his loving family. Bill is preceded in death by sons Patrick and Michael Quirin; brother Robert "R.C." Quirin; and sisters Elaine Swanson and Priscilla Willmarth. He is survived by his loving wife, Helen Milne-Quirin; his sons Donald (Gail) Quirin, Mark (Ellen) Quirin, Terrance (Colleen) Quirin, Joseph "J.C." Quirin; daughters Sandra (Kelly) Quirin, Sheila Keller, Susan Allhiser, Sherry (Mark) Holmes and Sonja Quirin; grandchildren Maggie (Patrick), Michael (Stephanie), Daniel (Allie), Katie, Sara, Eric, Breanna, James, Jamie (Matt)and Anne (Nathan); great-grandchildren Tyler and Allie; brother Don (Marian); and sister Annette Monet. Bill served with the U.S. Navy in WWII and served four terms in the Minnesota Legislature. Bill, a retired insurance agent, resided in Rochester and Little Canada, Minnesota before relocating to Arizona in 1986, where he lived in Scottsdale before enjoying the scenic resort living of Sun City in Oro Valley, Arizona. Bill was an avid hiker and sportsman, enjoying bocce, wallyball, water volleyball and was a member of the Cribbage Club. Bringing joy and life to his family and friends, Bill was loved and respected by all who knew him. He will be dearly missed and remain always in our hearts. A Memorial Mass will be held at Santa Catalina Catholic Church, 14380 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson, AZ 85739, on Thursday December 10, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. The family would like to give a special thank you to Casa de la Luz Hospice for their kindness, compassion and support. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Santa Catalina Catholic Parish Building Fund.