Quentin Walsh

Quentin Walsh, 83, of El Dorado Springs,  passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by family on Feb. 18, 2019.  Quentin was born Aug. 22, 1935, to Otha and Jessie Olive Walsh in West Eminence, MO.

After graduating from high school in 1953, Quentin attended SMS college receiving a teaching certificate and taught school in Shannon and Texas counties.  Quentin continued being of service by joining the United States Army with honorable discharge in 1963.

Quentin married the love of his life, Darlene Carr, in 1961, moving to Cedar County in 1963. They were blessed with five daughters – Barbara Lynne of El Dorado Springs; Sharon Kay of Ash Grove; Susan Darlene (Keith) of Ozark; Cynthia Dawn (Scott) of Mesa, AZ; and Rhonda Kathleen (Dick) of El Dorado Springs,  They had the pleasure of becoming grandparents a total of 12 times and are proud great-grandparents to 22 great-grandchildren, and two  great-great grandchildren.

Aside from a loving marriage and lifelong commitment to fatherhood, the longest chapter in Quentin’s life was undoubtedly his renowned career as a well-known and even more well-loved agent for the Missouri Department of Conservation. He began serving his community as an agent in 1960 at the age of 25. Quentin’s respect for and devotion to conservation were often revealed though the stories he would tell about the unique situations and colorful characters he interacted with.  Quentin retired from the Department of Conservation in 2000.

It should be unsurprising that a man who loved serving the public would also find joy in his private life centered around the ideals of helping and giving. Many activities he loved involved showing love to those around him. Quentin lived for organizing family events where friends and family could be together. He cherished spending time with his kids, grandkids and great – grandkids and was happiest when helping them learn how to fish, churn homemade ice cream, identify birds and trees, or do a crossword puzzle in the newspaper.

Quentin served as deacon for many years at First Christian Church where he was baptized on May 19, 1985.

Besides his daughters, grandchildren, great and great-great grandchildren, Quentin is survived by his wife Darlene of 57 years, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and friends considered family: the Floyd Brewer family as well as Jay and Jonathon Schwalm.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Otha and Jessie; his brothers: Bill, Jim, Bob, Richard and Roger.

Quentin was loved by many neighbors and friends.  He will be greatly missed.

Services for were held on Saturday, Feb. 23, in the West Eminence (MO) Christian Church. Burial followed in New Eminence Cemetery under the direction of Yarber Mortuary. Local arrangements were under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be left at: www.blandhackleman.com.