Terry H. Quocksister, who many of you knew as “The Q”, born in Comox BC on Aug 18th 1943 died peacefully on Aug 26th in Vic General Hospital in his home town of Victoria BC. Terry had taken residence in Bellevue, Washington since 1996 and leaves behind a great deal of friends and employees. Survived by children Tanis, Lisa, Justin and Tim; niece, Laura and nephew, Stephen; his grandchildren, Kashtin, Josh, Milan and Racquel. Terry was a keen collector of friends and classic cars, always knew how to laugh and make others laugh. A big thanks goes out to those at the VGH that made his last days as comfortable as can be. For all of you who made the efforts over the years to assist in Terry’s long battle with his health, we thank you. Terry is joining his son, Jason, father, Herman and mother, Hillive in the gates to Heaven. In lieu of flowers, please make any donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Please join us for a true celebration of life at McCall Bros Floral Chapel, Johnson & Vancouver Streets, at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, Sept 1st. Reception to follow at Victoria Golf Club.
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Dave Owens
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Cecilie Shaw Davidson My friend Janice Hunt and I knew Terry way back in the 1960’s when we girls were 17 and Terry a couple of years older was always so kind and a gentleman, giving us rides home from parties and enjoying long chats and laughs. I remember him so well from those old dancing and fun days of our youth. Lost touch through the years and happened to google and learn of his passing. His sweetness remains in my mind from more than 45 years ago.
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Irene CUellar My condolences to you Tanis, Tim, Lisa,Justin and the other memebers of your family. I loved Terry Just like he was a DAD to me. He Gave me good advice about certain things I need to know and watch out for. I just found out today that he is in a better Place. He will always be loved and never forgotten..i loved being around him, he was funny and fun. i will miss him a great deal, i’m sorry i missed his services, but i know they were good. tanis and tim, i’m so sorry….i haven’t seen you both for a long time, but iam truly sorry. Tanis if you need me you can call me at 206-661-6974. Just in Case if you forgot who I am. I used to Date Ron S. Wishing you the Best…Lots of Love..Irene Cuellar
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luigi what did treery pass from
thank you
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Ron Senn terry was the best friend anyone could have, i had…….he helped so, so many people in the 12 years i knew him, including me….a lot…he helped when i was homeless, jobless, and moneyless. i loved being around him, he was funny and fun. i will miss him a great deal, i’m sorry i missed his services, but i know they were good. tanis and tim, i’m sorry….i haven’t seen you both for a while, but iam truly sorry……………..please contact me when you are in town……thank you for having such a GREAT DAD! Ron Senn 425-673-6406
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Captain (Uncle) George Quocksister & Candy-Lea Chickite Justin, Tim, Lisa & Tanis (and yes, Susan too…) You will never know the hours your Dad and his Uncle George spent on the phone laughing and talking crazy. He was an incredibly “larger than life” personality, and one who we will truly, truly miss.
We have a couple of sayings that stem from him, the most notable was his way of saying, “You ‘gotta imprah-viise…” It can’t be printed the way his voice inflected it, and we always preface it by saying, “As my Nephew Terry would say….”
Anyway, he was a charm ! As others have already said, he really loved you all so much – and he would always update us on how everyone was doing. Take comfort knowing he’s probably trying to make the deal of the next lifetime as I write.
See you on the 26th!
Love,
Uncle George & Candy-Lea
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Collins family Dear Tanis, Tim, Lisa and Justin – your Dad was an original and we enjoyed his company as a friend and neighbor. I will always remember the hot summer afternoons – while we were enjoying tanning and swimming down on the dock – Terry was in his robe, smoking a cigar and preparing a turkey dinner for all of us. I hope you will find comfort among your family and many friends. Take good care, hope to see you soon.
Linda, Kevin, Michelle and Sean
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Randy Small Lisa,Justin,Tanis and Tim your dad loved you guys greatly which anyone could see beyond his sometime gruff exterior.You where his live to the exclusion of all else.
I knew your dad since about the late seventies and became close friends with him and had many good times but with some of those times punctuated with short periods of minor terror, which in the end only added to the fun.
It has been days now since his demise and how I miss him.
Love to you all.
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Linda Taylor Tim and Tanis , I am so sorry to hear about your dad. Even though I haven’t seen you for a long time I think of you often. My thoughts are with you and your family. Linda Taylor
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Rob Fleming Terry, your touches are everywhere, from the drink covered with a coaster at Daniel’s while you left to take care of business, to detailing and selling cars and trucks for us – you were always there for us. Your friendship was beyond compare and you will be forever missed. Our heartfelt love goes out to all family and friends.
Our Love, Rob & Suzanne Fleming
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Mike Smith Lisa, Justin, (Tim and Tannis- who I’ve yet to meet) so sorry for your loss. Although, as you are aware, i’ve known Terry since the ’60s, it had been about thirty years ’til we hooked up again in ’06 when i stayed with him for a few days in Bellevue. I remember him when I was a kid proclaiming ” I’m a Businessman!” followed by the deep throaty bewildering chuckle. He said it again in ”06! He may have been old school, but he made it work. He was truly a larger than life character, that I will never forget.
We sat in his office one night reminiscing and having a few laughs. It was here that i saw another side. He expressed a genuine love and caring for all of you.
He will be missed,
Mike “Alberta” Smith
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Holker Brian and Diane To Tim Tanis Justin and Lisa Our thoughts are with you re loss of your DAD. There will only be one like “THE Q”! We will miss him all all the facets of his character. Regards Brian and Diane
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Harvey Simons Tim , Tanis and family I am so sorry that I cannot be withto grieve the loss of your dear DAD and my very dear friend … He was one of a kind who do anything for his family or his friends …He will be missed ….My thoughts are with you … Harvey
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Barbara Laird (Memphis, TN) I am so sorry to hear of Terry’s passing. Terry was so much fun, truly a deal maker and a business man from his own heart. To the family: The Lord always know when the body is tired. Take care and God bless!
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richard thierbach Heartfelt wishes go to the Quocksister family from a former teacher of Tim and Tanis. I normally do not read obits but the Quocksister name reminds me of a couple of neat and interesting students I have taught which spawned, no doubt, from a cool DAD. Wishing the family the best and I hope you celebrate his life as you mourn your loss.
respectfully Richy Thierbach…Oak Bay teacher
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Jill Bell Tim, and Tannis, so sorry to hear about your dad. He was the one who talked me into buying the Explorer in 1991. Was a great SUV. Our condolences to you and the rest of the family. Charlie and Jill Bell and family.
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Dennis Starck To Lisa Justin Timmy and Tanis my heart goes out to you all, in this time of sorrow. Your dad was a great person I will always remember all the good times we had together at the dungeon, playing lambzee and eating Vicki’s homemade cookie. Miss you “Q”…..Dennis and Vicki
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Michael Foerester you will be terribly missed . bellevue has lost one of it’s true character’s .I miss the 6.30 am phone call to ask what I am doing .a memorial of your life will be held at daniel’s broiler in the vintage lounge on sept 9th from 4 to 6 . god bless you on your journey
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Lloyd and Elsie Butterfield We extend our deep sorrow on the loss of your Father.
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lois and gerry tass Tim and Tanis: Gerry and I just learned of your father’s passing. We only met him a couple of times but we will always remember him as being quite a character. My father (Lloyd) enjoyed his times with your father and always had a story to tell about their visits together. Lloyd often talked about the time your father picked him up at this house in a limo – he was so impressed. Our thoughts are with you and your family – sincerely, Lois and Gerry Gass
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Ashleigh Gass My dear Tim and Tanis – much love to you and deeply sorry to hear of Q’s pass.
Ash
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Clay Evans I was saddened to hear of Terry’s passing. Terry was a great friend of my late Father, Verne Evans, and in my youth one of those “larger than life” people who knew everyone and everything and always had great advice on all things from the art of making a deal to how to get a kitchen installed. These skills may seem of less significance in the “press-a-button, hopefully solve a problem” world of today but I think a lot of folks would stand in much better stead if they had had the opportunity to receive a few lessons from “the Q’s” school of common sense…best dished out in the Cherry Bank Lounge.
Terry and his kindness will be missed.
Our condolences to all of Terry’s family.
Clay and Gail Evans
Victoria
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Terry Sinclair-Wise Can hardly believe it… Sue, Tim ,Tannis, all family, so sorry to hear, wish I had know he was so ill and so close. We shared a lot of fun times and happy memories. Will miss him so much as you know.
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Frank and Debbie Ottenbreit Words cannot express the loss we feel for “Q’s” passing. Our world will be a much less colorful place without him. His laughter, his wit and his wicked sense of humor are surpassed by none. There was never a dull moment around Terry. So many good memories and stories. He has left a huge hole in our hearts.
Tim, Justin, Tanis and Lisa please accept our most heartfelt condolences for the loss of your Dad, he will be sorely missed.
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Patrick Cornish I’d just like to say to Terry’s children how proud Terry was of you “kids”. We have all listened to him bark at you guys when he was putting on a show for whomever was in the room at the time, but anyone that knew the “Q”, knew it was all just a show.
Take comfort knowing that his love for you was unconditional, and obvious to anyone who knew your Dad.
We’ll all miss him.
Patrick
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Geoff Phipps I am sorry to see Terry pass it is like the end of an era, Always a deal to be make by the “Q” Terry you will be missed.
My condolences to the family. Terry certainly was a great guy and a pleasure to meet. Always had a great story to tell.