Gregory Lynn Quigley

Gregory Lynn Quigley passed away in his sleep of natural causes, at home in March, 2024, at the age of 73. He was born in Clarkston, WA, where his father taught English at the High School. When Greg was two, Louis began a new job, working for the University of Washington and the family relocated to Seattle. There Greg grew up in the University District, his family living the longest on Park Rd. (better known as Candy Cane Lane.) Greg attended Latona Elementary, University Heights, John Marshall Junior High, and Roosevelt High. Around age 10, he sold newspapers at the University of Washington Stadium, and enjoyed getting to watch the football games. In high school he played drums at sports events and dances, including on the Virginia V. He was a star tennis player, winning several tournaments. Greg had lasting friendships from childhood. After high school Greg went to Western Washington University. He loved Bellingham and the outdoor lifestyle. At WWU, he completed his undergrad in Anthropology and later received a Masters in School Counseling. As well as working in the mental health field, Greg worked as a school counselor for 35 years at Cascade Middle School in Sedro Woolley, also refereeing and coaching. He made many special friendships through Cascade. He painted houses in his summers off. Greg enjoyed golfing, fishing, crabbing, bird hunting, and cooking. He got his pilot’s license in 1992 but gave it up after a freak wind flipped his small plane while landing at Bellingham Airport. Greg loved watching college basketball, as well as college and professional football. He knew every call and rule. He traveled to Mexico and Alaska often in his youth, many times with his good friend, Bill. Greg enjoyed being with family and friends and was the cook of most every event. Greg met Tracy in 2001 while both working in the Sedro Woolley School District. They were married in 2005, in Homer, Alaska, also catching a few fish. They spent spring and summers at Deer Harbor, Orcas Island, crabbing, ling cod fishing, as well as bird hunting and hiking in Winthrop, Republic, and Dayton, Washington every fall. Greg is survived by his wife Tracy, his children Whitney, Casey Lynn, Rachael, Sophie, and Jared; grandchildren River, Sekai, Percy, and Eleanor. To Percy and Eleanor he was “Papa”. He is also survived by close siblings Brooke, Faith “Buffy”, Kent, and Carrie, special nieces and nephews, and dear friends. Greg was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Emmalene, and beloved brother, Marshall “Laddy”. Greg’s love, calmness, sense of adventure, humor and wit, will be greatly missed. He was the rock of our family. There was a family graveside service, and a small celebration of life, by Bellingham Bay. If you would like to contact any of the family email tracymquigley2@gmail.com Memorials suggested to Sedro Woolley Schools Foundation, 801 Trail Rd. Sedro Woolley, WA. 98284, earmarked “CMS Counselors/Amy Collins”, or to the Oasis Teen Shelter, 125 N. 5th St., Mt. Vernon, WA 98273, or to a charity of your choice.

Gregory Lynn Quigley

May 7, 1950 - March 10, 2024