Homer L. Quinlan Obituary (1925

Rev. Homer L. Quinlan's earthly journey ended Saturday, April 27, 2013, in Albany, OR, when he went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Homer was born, October 31, 1925, in Hartford, Kansas to Howard D. and Agnes Collins Quinlan. During World War II, Homer and his twin brother joined the Merchant Marines since that was the only branch of the service where they could be together throughout the war. After the war he attended seminary in Fort Worth, Texas to prepare for the Gospel Ministry. There he married the love of his life and soul-mate Emily Joan Lambert on June 1, 1948. Homer pastored churches in Kansas, California, Oregon, and Washington. He pastored the Calvary Baptist Church of Yakima from 1980 until his retirement in 2000, continuing as Pastor Emeritus. Pastor Quinlan is lovingly survived by wife, Joan Quinlan; twin brother, Howard and wife Eleanor Quinlan, of Edwardsville, KS; daughter Dixie and husband Dick Kearns of Lebanon, OR; son Rob and wife Robin Quinlan of Fresno, CA; five grandchildren: Alicia and husband Nathan Syme of Las Vegas, NV; Joy and husband Ruben Pardo of Seattle, WA; Jennifer and husband Adam Lee of Fresno, CA; John Quinlan and wife Kelsey of Fresno, CA; Jamie Quinlan of Fresno, CA; and 6 great-grandchildren. Viewing and visitation with the family will be Thursday, May 2, 2013 from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Brookside Funeral Home. Viewing will also be held on Friday, May 3, from 8:30 to 10:00 am. Graveside services will be held Friday, May 3, 2013, 10:30 a.m. at Terrace Heights Memorial Park. A Celebration of Pastor Quinlan's life will be held at Yakima Bible Baptist Church at 1:00 pm. There will be a reception at the church following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Heartland Baptist Bible College in care of the Calvary Baptist Church of Yakima. SERVICES Funeral service Friday, May 03, 2013 1:00 PM Yakima Bible Baptist Church 6201 Tieton Dr Yakima, WA 98908