Jeffrey Quinlan Obituary

I can´t believe it´s been 14 years that Jeff has been gone. Peggy Kraft and I still reminisce about him when we are together.

My heart is with your family as I just heard of this. I met Jeff in college. We skied together and I met him skiing as a friend of mine was on the ski team. He had a great, fun, charming personality. He played on his guitar of course Neil Young. But he sang it too which I loved. When he worked the summer of 1980, he wrote me a 2 page letter that I recently found in clearing out my family house. In it he talks about his family, how he misses his mom´s cooking, his friends, the pool, how the clubs his family belonged to had a lot of fun activities. He was turning 18 and said "Next Tuesday is my birthday, I thought I would never make it this far. I will be 18, now I can drink 3.2 beer, Hooray!" His humor and zest for life came out in his writing. He said " All I can think of anymore is home."

I was in Julie's class at Cheyenne Mountain High School and so didn't know Jeff well, but he recruited me to play piano on Boston's More Than A Feeling for the talent show his senior year, and I appreciated his love of music and his enthusiasm. I'm so sorry to hear of his passing. He and the family are in my prayers.

Dear Norma Lee, Jan, Julie, and Mike. I will always remember the Thursday night Jeff came over to our house after the El Paso Club. We went out on the deck to visit and he completely opened up about his love for each member of your family. He told stories about each of you and we had a great time! Norma Lee, he thought of you as his rock. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Will miss you Jeff...a class act!!!

-Chad Dotson (Fresno, CA)
Fellow LEAP'er

My thoughts are with Jeff's family- Norma Lee, Jan, Julie and Mike. It is hard to believe that Jeff is no longer with this world. He had the zest for life and was always so passionate and fun- loving.
Jeff is resting in peace- and I hope the friends and family will take comfort in that... My thought and prayers are with you all....

Dear Quinlan family, I am so sad to hear about Jeff. It has been a long time since our paths crossed, but I will always appreciate and feel fortunate that I had the chance to grow up with Jeff, and more importantly, to have experienced his kindness and friendship. My thoughts are with all of you.

Jeff, thanks for steering me towards a better brand of music. I was still digging The Archies and Strawberry Alarm Clock until you turned me on to Pete Townsend and Eric Clapton. I wonder if anyone ever found the spaceship we made in the attic over your garage? Rest in Peace.

Dear Quinlan family and friends.
Jeff is known as "the Q" to many of us who shared so many experiences with Jeff at the El-Paso club, his many social gatherings, his business events, and through the many friends he has made in his life. Being with Jeff was NEVER a dull moment. Always looking for the next adventure, 'a need for speed', an adrenalin junky like many of us. The plan was to live large, have fun, go fast, and make friends. We share many fond memories of full days at Vail and fine dining and entertainment at night. It was always, 'the best that $ could buy". You made life fun, entertaining, and full of adventure. You have lived more, seen more, and experienced more in your 52 years than most people live in several lifetimes. We celebrate your life while we grieve with your family and friends, for they are in our thoughts and prayers. We will miss you my friend.....

Jeff you will be missed, My thoughts and prayers will go out to your family.

May you Rest in Peace Jeff and May God Bless your Family. This World will miss you.

May you Rest in Peace Jeff and God bless your family....This world will miss you.

Jeff: You were an inspiration to me in the past 7 years since we met, and also to so many others. I loved to hear you play the guitar and sing (especially Neil Young). I miss your wonderful sense of humor and the sound of your laughter. Thank you for getting me on a heli-ski trip and up Vail pass on my bike. You brought fun to the simplest things.
The trip to the Mayo in 2007 was also memorable, but not as fun! ;-0

Thanks for your friendship and gusto for life. You are deeply missed, and will always be in my heart and thoughts.

My sympathy and prayers to Jeff's family and friends.

Jeff: You were an interesting, able, fun, eclectic person to know. My favorite kind of person. I am grateful our life paths crossed and will miss keeping up with you, talking (and doing) skiing, cycling, music. My kindest wishes to all your family. You will be missed and remembered fondly.

My thoughts are with Jeff''s family and friends. I have such fond memories with Jeff. His quick wit always brought a smile to those around him. I will always hold his hilarious guitar melodies close to my heart. Travel on, dear friend...You are loved...

I met Jeff this last summer in the redwoods of California. We had some very deep and meaningful conversations regarding his cancer and how it was shaping his approach to living. It certainly gave us all food for thought.
The picture that is burned in my mind is that of Jeff sitting in front of me at a concert in a beautiful outdoor setting with a cigar in hand and a broad smile. He was seeing the magic of it all with appreciative eyes.
Via con Dios amigo.

Jeff was a great man full of life and his love for people and music. He was truly an inspiration to many people and including my family. He will be missed terribly. We would like to give our condolences to the entire Quinlan family who he loved with all his heart. (Trinkaus/Odette Family, Colorado)

Jeff was very kind to me and help me out with my business. As a friend, he was a hell of a lot of fun to hang out with. He will be sorely missed. I send all my condolences to the family.

My thoughts and prayers are with the Quinlan family. Jeff is now in peace and my prayer is that the family will find peace as well.

Jeff lived life to the VERY fullest. He loved the guitar and he loved pretty women, he worked hard and he was a good man. An incredicle loss to a wonderful family. My Condolenses to Norma Lee and her family. Janny Bennnett Good

My husband and I were honored and blessed to have met and become close friends with Jeff several months ago. He quickly became a cherished and true friend, one we deeply cared about. We will miss him terribly; but we take comfort in knowing he is finally free from pain and in the light, knowing all truth.
Our deepest condolences to his family in this time of loss.

Jeff will be dearly missed - I have such wonderful memories over the last 15 years of this special and remarkable friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Quinlan family during this time... ~ Shana

Jeff was like a brother to me. When I was a kid, he was the "cool" guy that everyone wanted to be like. He was so courageous in his fight and was an inspiration. My thoughts and prayers go out Norma Lee, Jan, Julie, and Mike. The Quinlan's have always been family to me and I know this loss is very hard. I will miss him terribly.

Jeff touched so many lives with his boyish enthusiasm and unabated love for creating music. The Swallow Hill Board concert will not be the same this year. We miss you already.

In remembrance of a good man with a great attitude who has left way too soon. I remember his competitive spirit and great knowledge of the financial industry in working with his father.

You are in our thoughts and prayers. Jeff lived life to the fullest and he will be deeply missed by many.

Jeff, we'll miss your spirit and energy more than we can say. Your Friends at Swallow Hill

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.