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Herbert Francis McQuiston

Herbert Francis McQuiston[1]

Male 1932 - 2022  (90 years)

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  • Name Herbert Francis McQuiston 
    Nickname Herb 
    Born 6 Mar 1932  Kokoma, Howard County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Gender Male 
    Died 13 Aug 2022  Kokoma, Howard County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    • Herbert Francis McQuiston, aged 90 years, passed away Saturday, August 13th, 2022, at his home. He was born March 6th, 1932, in Kokomo to the late Lewis C. McQuiston Sr. and Lida (Stephens) McQuiston. On March 8th, 1958, he married Barbara Jean Grant, who preceded him in death on July 25th, 2017 after 59 years of marriage. Herbert served proudly in the Korean War from 1951 to 1954, earning the rank of Private First Class, 40th Infantry Division. After returning home, he returned to work at Continental Steel Corporation for 21 years until its closing, and then helped clean out the buildings for another month. Herbert enjoyed being out in nature, taking walks outdoors even on his last day on this Earth. He loved telling stories of his life in Kokomo and about his family, and loved his grandkids deeply. Everyone Herb met was a friend, he never seemed to meet a stranger. Herb is survived by five grandsons, Chris McQuiston, Beau Dutton, Alex McQuiston, Zack McQuiston, and Andrew Seagrave, four step-grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, Iris and Justin McQuiston, six step-great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson, Ronan Stern, and many loving nieces and nephews. Herbert was preceded in death by his parents, six brothers, seven sisters, and his sons, Brian C. "Chris" McQuiston and Timothy G. "Tim" McFarland. He will be deeply missed by everyone who was lucky enough to meet him. A viewing for Herbert will be held at 1 pm at Sunset Memory Garden in Kokomo, followed by funeral services at 2 pm.
    Buried 19 Aug 2022  Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Person ID I34956  Family
    Last Modified 17 Aug 2022 

    Father Lewis Corbin McQuiston,   b. 30 Mar 1893, Howard County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Jul 1972, Tipton, Tipton County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 79 years) 
    Mother Delitha Ellen Stephens,   b. 8 Aug 1897, Howard County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 21 Oct 1984, Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 87 years) 
    Married 11 Mar 1913  Howard County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 4] 
    McQuiston-Stephens Marriage Application 1913    		 McQuiston-Stephens Marriage Application 1913
    McQuiston-Miller Marriage Application 1913    		 McQuiston-Miller Marriage Application 1913
    Family ID F6773  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Barbara Jean Grant,   b. 31 Aug 1933, Kokoma, Howard County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Jul 2017, Kokoma, Howard County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years) 
    Married 8 Mar 1958  [2, 5] 
    Children 
     1. Brian Christopher McQuiston,   b. 9 Dec 1958, Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Dec 2016, Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 58 years)
    Last Modified 30 May 2024 
    Family ID F13565  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 19 Aug 2022 - Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana Link to Google Earth
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    Herbert Francis McQuiston (1932 - 2022)    		Herbert Francis McQuiston (1932 - 2022)

  • Sources 
    1. [S2669] Legacy Website, 9 May 2017; Richard James McQuiston.
      Richard James "Jim/Chief" McQuiston (1938 - 2017)
      Richard James "Jim/Chief" McQuiston, 78, Monticello, left his earthly body at 6:29 p.m., Monday, May 1, 2017, at his home surrounded by his family.
      He was born on Sept. 26, 1938, in Kokomo to the late Lewis C. and Delihia (Stephens) McQuiston. On Dec. 10, 1960, in Kokomo he married Sharon A. Chorrushi; she survives.
      Jim and his wife, Sharon, have lived in the Monticello area for the last several years, coming from Kokomo.
      He was the youngest of 14 siblings, Clara, Lewis Corbin Jr., Glen, Kenneth, Margaret, Anna, Betty, Katherine, Mildred, Charles, Herbert, Robert, and Patricia.
      Jim served in the United States Navy from 1956 - 1962 as a Machinist Mate First Class.
      He retired from Continental Steel of Kokomo.
      At the age of 14, Jim and his best friend, Joe Moser, worked laying railroad tracks.
      While attending Kokomo High School, he worked at the A & P Grocery Store as a stock boy.
      Jim loved spending time at home tinkering in his shop creating wood art, smoking his pipe, working crossword puzzles, pampering his cat, Joe, and admiring and marveling at nature.
      He was admired by all who knew him.
      Surviving are wife, Sharon A. McQuiston; children, Robin (Robert) McIntire, Monte McQuiston, and Pamela (Eric) Stevenson; grandchildren, Elizabeth Wallace, Edward (Natalie) McIntire, Amanda (Matthew) Heady, Luke Stevenson, and Danielle Stevenson; great-grandchildren, Cheyenne Ford, Kendall Wallace, and David McIntire; brother, Herbert (Barbara) McQuiston; sister, Mildred Arnold; special brother-in-law, John Chorrushi Sr.; and his cat, Joe.
      Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis C. and Delihia (Stephens) McQuiston; five brothers; and six sisters.
      Visitation will be from 3 - 5 p.m. Saturday at the Miller-Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello. Full Military Rites by the Monticello Veterans Honor Guard will be at the funeral home at 5 p.m. Saturday, followed by a Celebration of Life Service with Rev. Ken Smith of the Hickory Grove Church of rural Carroll County officiating.

    2. [S2927] Find a Grave, 17 August 2022; Herbert Francis McQuiston.
      Created By: Jay McQuiston
      Added: 15 August 2022
      Find A Grave Memorial ID: 242684050

    3. [S4326] Kokomo Tribune, Deaths; obituary; 13 July 1972; Lewis C. McQuiston; online; 27 May 2023.

    4. [S4248] Indiana Marriages, 1811-2007 - FamilySearch, online; 5 June 2023; Louis McQuiston and Lida Stephens Marriage Application and License 1913.

    5. [S2985] Kokomo Perspective, Barbara J. McQuiston; obituary; 26 July 2017; 3 August 2017.