Thomas E. Quinlisk

January 7, 2014

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Thomas E. Quinlisk 70
Mulberry, IN
Died January 7, 2014 at his home, unexpectedly
Born June 11, 1943 in Lafayette, Ind. to John & Edith (Kincaid) Quinlisk
He was formerly married to Judy Thayer

Mr. Quinlisk was a graduate of Central Catholic High School. He lived in Lafayette, then Mulberry for over 20 years, Indianapolis and moved back to Mulberry in 2003. He retired from Eli Lilly Company in Lafayette after working there for over 30 years. Tom was a former Mulberry town board member, helped start the Mulberry Volunteer Ambulance Service and was a longtime participant with the ambulance service. He enjoyed planting flowers, coin and stamp collecting, loved walking his dog, Ginger and being with family, friends and especially his grandchildren

Visitation and Services

Visitation will be 3-7 p.m. Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Goodwin Funeral Home. Services will be 1:30 p.m. Sunday, January 12th at the funeral home. Burial will be in Fairhaven Cemetery, Mulberry. Memorial donations may be made to the Clinton County Humane Society.

Survived by:

Tom is survived by a son Ed Quinlisk of rural Monticello, IN, Two daughters-Mindy Garriott of Dayton, IN and Cheri (John) Ellison of rural Frankfort, Three sisters-Anna Quinlisk of Texas, Edna Bellah of Colorado and Edith Branham of North Vernon, IN. Four brothers-James Quinlisk of Rossville, IN, John Quinlisk of Florida, Joe Quinlisk of Attica, IN and Bob Quinlisk of Pennsylvania 7 Grandchildren and 6 Great Grandchildren

Preceded by:

He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary E. Myers.

Condolences

13 Condolences for “Thomas E. Quinlisk”

  1. Traci Lucas January 9, 2014 at 2:39 am

    Cheri, Mindy & Ed
    So sorry for your loss. I though a lot of your Dad.

  2. Michelle Albitz January 9, 2014 at 2:51 am

    So sorry to hear this. I am so glad I was able to meet him. He was such a nice man. Thoughts and prayers with you.

  3. Arin Titus January 9, 2014 at 3:14 am

    “When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.” The memories with you have always been cherished. Now they will be our keepsake. We have always and will forever carry you in our hearts…

    Rest in peace, Grandpa. We love you!

  4. Marsha Deaton Angstadt January 9, 2014 at 12:23 pm

    I am so sorry for the loss of you Dad. I will be thinking of you all during this difficult time!

  5. Brandy Massingill January 9, 2014 at 1:53 pm

    To Cheri and your family. I am very sorry to hear about your father passing. Tom was always a guy i liked seeing walk thru the door he always had a smile on his face and a story to tell me. Very sorry.

  6. Andrea Schutz January 9, 2014 at 3:57 pm

    Tom will be truly missed. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family.

  7. Eydie Keller (Bellah) January 9, 2014 at 4:57 pm

    To Cheri and family.. I can’t even put into words how sorry I am about Uncle Tom. I will ALWAYS remember the WONDERFUL memories of just being and laughing with him!! It is very hard to wrap my heart and head around that he is really gone!! I hope you all know that I am here if you need anything and my thoughts and prayers are with you during this extremely difficult time!!! This world will never be the same without Uncle Tom’s wit and stories!!! Love you all!!!

  8. Lynn Robinson January 9, 2014 at 11:42 pm

    Mindy
    Sorry to hear about your Dad. Keep your chin up thru these difficult days. I lost my Dad in June, and it was and is still difficult, but knowing he is at peace is such a comfort. God Bless.

  9. Mary Helen Egan January 10, 2014 at 3:34 am

    God bless you guys. My thoughts an prayers are with you. I just wanted to say its been along time since Wabash Avenue and I remember well. Love you guys and am sorry to hear about your dad.

  10. Jean Fannon January 10, 2014 at 9:47 pm

    My thoughts are with you. Tom was one of my best friends. I will miss him. I will cherish all the time we spent together. God Bless you guys, he was a wonderful man!

  11. LaVaughan Harrington Evans January 11, 2014 at 2:30 pm

    Anna and Family, I share your sorrow at this time.
    Ecclesiastes 12 verse 7

  12. Karla Rusk January 11, 2014 at 4:51 pm

    Ed, Mindy, Cheri, We were so sorry to hear about your dads death. He was a good man. Our thoughts are with you. Brad, Karla, Brianna, Dustin and Jessica Rusk

  13. Judi Hansell January 27, 2014 at 10:15 pm

    Ed and family, I stand with you . May you have peace and healing. I wish you the warmth and comfort of family and friends. Blessings. Judi

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