QUICK, Winslow S.

Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ >>> Published on Sunday, October 4, 2015 <<< Winslow (Windy) S. Quick, 83, passed away Sept. 28, 2015 in Lake Havasu City. He was born May 14, 1932 in Glendale, Calif. to Sherman and Marjorie Quick. Windy grew up in Glendale, Calif. and married his high school sweetheart, Martha (Marty) Harris, in 1951. In 1958, the family moved to a newly-built house in La Crescenta, Calif. A tool and die maker by trade, Windy was an expert machinist and also enjoyed playing the banjo. He devoted his life to family, often working two jobs to make ends meet. Child number six was born in 1968 and the family was complete. After tragically losing his wife Marty to cancer in 1986, Windy joined the San Fernando Lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. He took great pleasure in supporting their philanthropic activities. In 1994, Windy lost his only son, Bill, early in the year. He then retired and moved to Lake Havasu City with his partner Irene Fredrickson. He continued his involvement with the Elks. One of this proudest achievements was serving as exalted ruler for the Lake Havasu City BPO Elks Lodge 2399 in 2005-2006. He remained active with the Elks, fulfilling his duties as a past exalted ruler even after Irene’s passing in 2008. Windy was very involved in his children’s’ lives and most particularly enjoyed his years coaching his son’s baseball team. He was an avid baseball fan. Windy was witty and had a great sense of humor. He will be missed for his commitment to family, his unwillingness to give up and his outspoken political views. He had a kind heart and a gentle soul. Windy is survived by his daughters, Margie Emmons, Cindy Andrews, Lorie Higgins, Tammy Jones and Tina Snedaker; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and a sister, Suzanne (Richard) Johnson. He was preceded in death by his wife Martha in 1986; son William Sherman Quick in 1994; partner, Irene in 2008; brother, John in 2011 and his parents. Arrangements are under the care of Lake Havasu Mortuary & Crematory, veteran & family owned.
Posted by mhenderson on January 05, 2018

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