Willis James Quinlivan, Sr.

Willis James Quinlivan, Sr., 78, passed away Monday at his Soap Lake residence.

He was born June 3, 1926 in Pendleton, Ore., to Daniel and Lola Quinlivan.

Better known as Bill, he had a full life. He served in both the Army and the Air Force where he received numerous medals for his service. He then started a career at the Boeing Company and retired from there after 20 years.

Since he loved to fish, he moved to the Soap Lake area where her pursued his hobby. He also enjoyed watching sports on television and just being with his family.

Willis is survived by his wife, Shirley Ann of the home; two daughters: Diane Dempsey of Kerrville, Texas and Karin Williamson and husband, John, of Renton; five sons: William and wife, Susan, of Soap Lake, Robert and wife, Shirley, of Moses Lake, John of Moses Lake, Micheal and wife, Donna, of Sea-Tac and Willis, Jr. (Bud) of Soap Lake; one brother: Gary of Seattle; 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

A memorial will be held June 11 at St. Rose of Lima church in Ephrata at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Tahoma National Cemetery.

Nicoles Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.