Quentin H. Ellis
July 14, 1918 - February 24, 2010
Obituary
Quentin H. Ellis
Quentin was born in Colville, WA on July 14, 1918. He passed away peacefully at his home on February 24, 2010.
He attended the University of Washington and started his career in banking at People’s National Bank in Seattle.
Quentin’s career was interrupted when he enlisted in the Army Air Corp. He became a B-17 Combat Navigator in the 8th Army Air Force and was stationed in Bassingbourn, England. After completing a 25 mission combat tour and receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross he returned to the United States. He became a Navigation Instructor and Flight Commander for Aviation Cadets in Selman Field, Louisiana until he was discharged in 1945.
He returned to Seattle to resume his career at People’s National Bank. He became Senior Vice President of the Corporate Lending Division. Later he became President of a bank subsidiary dealing in venture capital business.
After a long, successful career, he retired and continued his hobbies of golf, tennis and jogging.
He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Rena Ellis. Quentin has a sister, Marion Hunter and nephew John Hunter, Jr.;nieces Mara Reddan and Shawna Hunter and many friends.
Visitation Tuesday, March 2, 2010 from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM with a Funeral Service at 12:30 PM Wednesday, March 3, 2010 both at Bonney-Watson Washington Memorial, 16445 International Blvd, SeaTac.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Providence Hospice of Seattle, 425 Pontius Ave, N Suite 300, Seattle, WA 98109.
Please sign the online memorial guestbook at www.bonneywatson.com.
Dear Rena
Quentin and I were born on the same day in 1918 and started with Peoples Bank the same year 1937 and retired the same day in July 1983 after serving 46 years including time in the air force.
He in Europe and I in the South Pacific with the Fifth Air Force
Following in his fathers footsteps he became a very good Banker.
He was a fine associate and will be missed.Jean and I send our best regards to Rena
Don and Jean Greenfield
I was fortunate to work for Mr. Ellis at Peoples Bank in the early days of my banking career. He sent me down the right road and set a standard for business and personal ethics that was invaluable. I always think of him with great fondness. My sympathies to Mrs. Ellis and his family.
Quentin was a good neighbor & Louie enjoyed their many conversations together about flying.
We have SO many happy memories. We will miss you, Uncle Quentin. One of our favorite memories is of our trip to Washington and taking you to the USC – Washington game. Dan and I so enjoy reading your wonderful book The B-17 Remembered.
Thank you for sharing your life and adventures with us. WE LOVE YOU, AUNT RENA. Love, Mara and Dan