John L. Quiggle

© Enid News and Eagle

05-19-2015

Submitted by: Glenn

© Enid News and Eagle

Celebration of Life and Remembrance service for John L. Quiggle, 78, of Enid, Okla., will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Gary Miller officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, with full Military Honors provided by the United States Air Force. John entered into peaceful rest and went with the Lord on Thursday, May 14, 2015, at his home, in the loving care of Hospice Circle of Love.

John L. Quiggle was born to Kellard H. and Viola A. (Vandevender) Quiggle on Oct. 19, 1936, in Colony, Kan.

The couple moved the family to Enid in 1938. John graduated from Enid High School and worked for Oklahoma Floral in his teenage years, prior to joining the United States Air Force.

During his time in the military, he completed a tour of duty in Vietnam. He also had the opportunity to serve in Thailand, the Philippines, Guam and Puerto Rico. John proudly served his country for 22 years before retiring as a technical sergeant in 1976, from Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas, Nev.

After he moved back to Enid, John worked for Owens Supply Company for several years as a warehouse manager. He then moved on to work for Scheffe’s Drug Store for a few years as a warehouse manager. He then went to work for Northrup Grumman in 1990, where he worked in the 71st Supply Squadron until he retired in 2001.

He was preceded in death by Kellard H. Quiggle (Father), Viola A. Quiggle (mother), Velda M. Quiggle (wife), James L. Quiggle (son), Cleda V. Mills (sister), and Jack S. Quiggle (brother).

He is survived by Helen Thornell, beloved wife of the home; Teresa Rake, beloved daughter of Arlington, Va.; Jeffrey Rake, son-in-law of Arlington, Va.; and sister-in-law, Norma “Jean” Quiggle of Enid, Okla. Also surviving him are three stepchildren and their spouses: Brian and Kaye Austin of Austin, Texas, Tim and Tamara Thornell of Hobbs, N.M., and Shelly and Billy Benton of Oakland, Calif.; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild, all of whom were extremely special to him.

In lieu of flowers, the family has kindly requested you make a donation in John’s memory to either of these beloved charities: The PenFed Foundation, Arlington, Va., or Hospice Circle of Love, Enid, with Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home serving as custodian of the funds.

Condolences may be made at www.ladusauevans.com.

(Submitted by family)

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