Willis Quayle

Willis Quayle passed away on November 27, 2015. Although he was taken by complications from Alzheimer’s Disease, Willis lived a rich and full life.

In 1928, he was born in Wellington, Utah where he lived with his loving parents and sister. Willis spent his younger years hunting and working in the coal mines.

He went on to college at the University of Utah where he earned his Electrical Engineering degree. After graduating from college he was recruited by Lockheed Martin and subsequently was drafted into the army during the Korean War. Post army service, Willis joined Boeing where he had a successful career for 39½ years.

Through his travels for work, he met his wife of 52 years. They settled on Mercer Island where they raised their two daughters. Willis enjoyed an active lifestyle of snow-skiing, water-skiing, playing with his grandkids, and being an active member of the Mercer Island United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Darolyn, his 2 daughters, LaWana and Jennifer, his son-in-law, Eric, and his 2 grandchildren, Ashton and Portia.

The family is privately celebrating his life and request that any donations be made to Hospice Care or The Alzheimer’s Association.