1947 -- 2008

Claude Van Quill died unexpectedly on the morning of April 7, while taking a nap. He was born on Jan. 13, 1947, in Salt Lake City, to Marian Marie Cross and Claude Kimball Van Quill Sr.

He grew up in South Salt Lake where he attended Granite High School, lived most of his life in Sandy and for the last couple of years, lived in Tooele. He married Cheryl Mecham and had one daughter, Lisa. They were divorced. Later he married Cathi Lockyer and had a son, Nicholas. They later divorced.

Claude will be remembered as a talented and skilled contractor in every phase of construction. He loved old movies, camping and fishing particularly at Strawberry Reservoir. He was employed at Walker's in Tooele.

He is survived by his children, Lisa (Brian) Groneman and Nicholas Van Quill; stepson, Travis Lockyer; siblings, ValJean (Ron) Wright, Weston (Elaine) Ison, LuDean (Bill) Brown, Gaylen (Pamela) Van Quill; five grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, step siblings; and many other family members. He was preceded in death by his father, Claude (Bob) Van Quill Sr.; mother, Marian Boekweg; stepfather, Carl Boekweg; and two brothers, Gary Ison and Lynn Van Quill.

Claude had a keen sense of humor and will be missed.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation be made in Claude's name to the Utah Cancer Foundation.

A Celebration of Life will be held on April 11, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 S. State St., Murray. The family will have a private graveside service at a later date.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.jenkins-soffe.com.