James Quin, 87, of Lewiston passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Thursday, October 4, 2018, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.
James was born in Detroit, on July 26, 1931 to James and Lily (Allen) Quin. James was married to his wife, Dolores (Enmendorfer) Quin of 64 years, on January 17, 1953, in Detroit. Dolores preceded him in death on December 7, 2016. James retired from The Ford Motor Company in 1987. He was a long-time member of the Lewiston VFW, serving at one time as post commander. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He was an ambulance and fire department volunteer. He was an avid member of the Harmonie Meisters Barber Shop Quartet Chorus of Gaylord, and the Sonic Tonic quartet. James attended St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Lewiston and was a member of the Knights of Columbus.
James is survived by his three children, Diane (Mark) Slagle, Deborah Quin, and James Quin; three grandchildren, Justin Nomura, Allison (Louis) Muszynski, and Brandon Quin. He is predeceased by his brothers, Gerald and Ronald.
A VFW salute and funeral service will be held Friday, October 12, 2018 at 8:00 PM at the Nelson Funeral Home with Father Nicholas Cooper officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 12, 2018 beginning at 1pm.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Hospice of Michigan, through the Nelson Funeral Home. P.O. Box 1548, Gaylord, MI, 49734.
5 comments on “James Quin, Jr.”
I am so sorry for your loss. My mom resides at Aspen Ridge. I had the pleasure of talking to your father almost every day, he was a joy. He would always ask me how my mom was doing, she does not come out of her apartment very often. One day at lunch your father was sitting at the table, when he saw me, he pointed over in the opposite direction to let me know mom was in the dining room for lunch, he knew I would be surprised. Seeing your family visit, I know he was very blessed and you were as well. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one. May you find encouraging the words found in the Bible in Revelation 21:4, where God gives us his personal promise that very soon he will do away with death and sickness from the Earth forever, and then he will resurrect James to perfect life here on Earth, surrounded by family and friends, which has always been God’s purpose for mankind and for the Earth.
I knew Jim when I sang with the Harmonie Meister’s Chorus. He always had a smile and kind words. He is singing in Heaven today!
Jim, Diane and Debbie- I’m very sorry to learn of your fathers passing. What a wonderful man! My prayers are with you all during this time. I will never forget his smile and love for life! Both of your parents were a joy to care for and I’m so blessed to have known them!
I would like to extend my deepest condolences to you and your family for the loss of your father and grandfather. When i see someone that has lived such a long and fulfilling life, one may wonder why man has to die at all. But be assured, God gives us his personal promise found in the Bible at Revelation 21:4, where he tells us that very soon he will do away with death & sickness from the Earth forever, and then he will resurrect James to life here on Earth, surrounded by family and friends, which has always been God’s purpose for mankind and for the Earth.