Lane Quintin
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Lane B. Quintin, 49, died suddenly in Yakima, Wash., on Nov. 13, 2014, after a brief illness.
A celebration of life is scheduled 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at the Elks Lodge. Those attending are invited to take a covered dish and memories to share.
Lane was born in Oakland, Calif., on Sept. 13, 1965, at the Oak Knoll Naval Hospital to Jean Frances and Bruce Edward Quintin.
He graduated from Sitka High School in 1983, and from J.M Perry Technical Institute in Yakima, Wash., in 1985, as an ASC certified auto mechanic.
He spent most of his adult life in Sitka, where he worked briefly at the Alaska Pulp Co. mill, then for 11 years for the City and Borough of Sitka as a mechanic.
Lane was a beloved son, brother, uncle, a dog lover, a skilled mechanic, avid outdoorsman, and a friend to many who live in Sitka. Above all, he was devoted to his family and friends and always went out of his way to support those who needed help.
He is survived by his mother, Jean Frances Myer of Sitka; his two brothers, Bernie Quintin of Seattle, Wash., and Eric Quintin (Debbie),of Durham, N.C.; and five nieces and nephews, Ricky Lowry deployed to Afghanistan, Alex Quintin of Portland, Ore., James Quintin of Wasilla, and Ayden Quintin and Julianne Quintin both of Durham, N.C.
Those with questions may call Jon Shennett at 738-2852.
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