- Born on: June 18, 1960
- Departed on: January 26, 2012
Quincealea Brunk
I wil miss my long-time friend tremendously. Quin and I were friends from the first day we met and continued our friendship through many trials and tribulations and many good times in our lives. Her spirit was all-encompassing and she loved nursing and her friends with an enthusiasm rarely seen in the world. Her intelligence inspired all she met and she shared everything with everyone. She demanded what she considered the best of herself and others she met and worked with during the years. It was occasionally difficult to meet her demands - both for herself and for others - but the trying made the journey worthwhile. I will miss my friend, as will everyone who knew her. Rest, my friend, Quin, you deserve it.
I am sorry for your loss, she was a co-worker at Kaplan University. She always had a smile on her face and a very nice person. She will be missed
I am very saddened to hear of Quin's death. She was a good person that cared very much for her students. She personally took an interest in my particular field of working with special needs children and did all she could to promote education in nursing for these special kids. Hannah would have loved to meet you and she thanks you for her special stuffed dog toy:) I am especially sad for her friends and family as it is never easy to lose a loved one. God's blessings to all of you and peace to her mother. One of my special patients also went to be with the Lord this weekend....give him a hug for me, Quin:)
Carol and Elmer I was so shocked to see this obituary this morning. My heart goes out to the whole family. I know how heart breaking it is to lose a child. It's been 14 years since Susan left me. May God give you comfort at this sad time.
Just heard of you passiing from the Morningside Alluni Newsletter. I remember our late nights in downstown Des Moines, and being my roomate in college. I remember that you introduced me to the love of my life. I rejoiced when you became a Doctor of Nursing and cried at the news of your death. RIP...
My deepest sympathy to Quin's family. I was a faculty member at Penn State University with Quin. She was a very caring and nice person. Mary Beth Clark, Hershey, PA.
"I am glad to have known Dr Quinn. I realize that you have lost a special person." My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dear Elmer and Cynthia, We are saddened to learn of Quincealea's sudden death. Whe was much too young. Our hearts ache for you. May God be with you in the days and years ahead. Gayle and Wayne
Carol: It is so great that Quin followed in your footsteps into the nursing career and she was a much loved professor at Kaplan. Lots of us here in Alburnett have fond memories of you and the family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Quin was the definition of a nursing leader in the world of compassionate teaching. I cannot express my gratitude for her caring, thoughtful teaching; her motivating mentoring; and most of all, her friendship through the years. I grieve with her family...I miss my friend already.
Carol, Elmer & Cynthia, Layne and Dawnya - My heart is going out to you all. We were shocked and so sorry to hear of Quin's death. Such a great loss. We will be praying for God to bless you with grace and the peace that passes understanding in the days ahead. With love, Karryl and Becky
So shocked to hear about Quin. I will always have a place for you Quin in my heart. I only knew you for a short time here on earth but you certainly had a connection with me. I could definately see that you cared for your students and friends. Thanks for touching my life. Your memory will live on.
To Quinn's family, We send our sincere sympathy on the passing of Quinn. We met her only twice but know she had a passion for her profession. Through the many students she has influenced in the training they received, she has made a difference in her lifetime. May memories of happy moments with her comfort you at this time. Lovingly, Hank, Louise, Alison, Lisa and Jay
Dear Carol and family, I was very saddened to learn of Quincealea death. She and I were colleagues in the Nursing History association. I remember her enthusiasm and expertise. Her dedication to excellent nursing education was recognized by all her students and peers. She will be greatly missed.
To the Family of Quin, I am so sorry for the loss of Quin. She was an outstanding and outgoing person that I had the priviledge of working with at Dupaco. I enjoyed everytime she came in with her big smile and of course her 2 furry little side kicks. You are all in my thoughts and prayers!! Lynnette McDonnell
Carol and family We were fortunate that we had lunch with Quin the first week of January in Cedar Rapids. We had a great visit, and talked about memories while she was in Austin attending UT. She would come to our home and Tom and she would make blue margaritas, she told him that day she wanted to come and do that again. She was enjoying her time at Kaplan and in CR. She talked about her church and all the very nice people that welcomed her. We enjoyed her company so much, you are all in our thoughts and prayers during this hard time. xxxx much love
Rest in peace Quinn, you will be missed.
I am so sad to hear of Quin's passing. She was so giving and kind, understanding, compassionate, and caring. She truly wanted the best for her students, not only in scholastic achievements but in their personal lives. I will miss her sarcastic sense of humor and her caring soul. I wish I could have had just one more chat with her. We know for sure, a Spirit as bright and as huge as Quin has , could never just fizzle out. I have no doubt, once released from her captive body, her Spirit was completely restored. Then, burning as brightly as any Comet, she soared to Heaven leaving stars in her wake. I think if she could have, she'd have called out to those precious to her - “Look at me†! I believe she entered Paradise, with a dazzling smile - and will continue to warm your hearts with that smile, all the days of your lives. She is everywhere now. Rest in peace, Quin.
Dear Family, I am very sorry to hear about your loss! Quin was a good person with a big heart!! She will be missed!!!
Carol, I was surprised and saddened when Lloyd told me of Quinn's death. I remember many years ago, when you spoke of her persuing a career in nursing. You were so proud of her. This past fall she joined our craft group at the Annex of St. Paul's UMC and we got re-acquainted. We all enjoyed her very much! She worked with the painting group, and many times she would be the first one there, so she would come to the sewing group and visit with us. She was a delight and we enjoyed her visits. We missed her when she began working for Kaplan University, but she promised she would be back. She will be greatly missed. You and your family have been in our thoughts and prayers. In Christian Love, Mary and Lloyd
Elmer and family: I was shocked to read of Quincealea's death. She was far too young for that. I sent Becky a message and she will be in contact. My prayers are with you. Howard
Oh dear! I had no idea about Quin's death. I knew many years ago, and for a while we were very close, but drifted apart over the years. I was thinking about her the other night and looked her up on the internet, only to find her obituary. I should have looked her up long before today, but I can at least honor her memory and say 'I love you' and 'I miss you'.
I was shocked to find out about Quin when I went to Facebook to send off a long overdue note. This was one week ago and I am still immobilized by the news. I so enjoyed when Quin was back in Sioux City and presented at the Morningside College Centennial and as well as our relationship from when I was just a few years older than her and served proudly as her professor in the nursing department. She was nearby at Mount Marty and we did not get to meet up again during that time, which I dearly regret. I was in Toronto in 2002 or 2003 when she presented at the Biennial Sigma Theta Tau Conference. I was so proud of her. She was so intelligent, warm, friendly with a great sense of humor along with a heart of gold. I will never forget our long conversations on the phone while she was in El Paso and Alabama. She will be missed by many. My condolences to her beloved family. Until we meet again Quin..
What a terrible shock to hear of Quinn's death. My most profound condolences go out to her family. I supervised Quinn's dissertation at UT as well as having her for a RA and student. We were also colleagues at Penn State. She was a brilliant woman with such a breight future ahead of her. Eleanor (Memo) Bjoring
Quin will be greatly missed. She was a very compassionate instructor who would do anything to help her students succeed.
Dear Carol and family, I am so sorry you have lost your beloved Quin. As a mother my heart is breaking for you. While we were praying for her health in our Disciples class Thursday evening, she was no doubt seeing the face of God! Please know you are in our thought and prayers Milt & Mary Gade
I know it may be toosdwse little too late, but I liked my professor very much and I will miss her dearly. There is really no words that can make this better, but I am so sorry for this loss.
