Harvey Eugene Quackenbush, Jr.
Passed: January 10, 2020
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Harvey Eugene Quackenbush, Jr.
Passed: January 10, 2020
Obituary
Harvey Eugene Quackenbush, Jr., age 88, died January 10, 2020, in Glendale, AZ. He was born August 16, 1931, in Chagrin Falls, OH to Mildred Harriet (Bailey) and Harvey Eugene Quackenbush, Sr. He served in the US Air Force as a F-104 Starfighter pilot achieving the rank of Major. A veteran of the Vietnam War, Harvey flew 105 missions. He was the head of the Fighter Weapons School at Luke Air Force Base and was presented German flight wings for his help in training German Air Force pilots. Harvey is survived by his daughter, Kelly Weltzin; sons, Harvey, Mike, and Robert Quackenbush, and Mike Stinson; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A visitation will be held at 9:00 am followed by a funeral service at 10:00 am, Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, AZ 85338. Burial will follow at West Resthaven Park Cemetery. A reception will be held from 1:00 – 4:00 pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, 11460 W. Hilton Way, Avondale, AZ 85323. Condolences for the family may be left below.
11 responses to Harvey Eugene Quackenbush, Jr.
Olivia Bien says:
January 16, 2020
My condolences to you at this sad time. May your memories bring you peace and comfort. It is an honor to serve your family.
Carol and Paul Barker says:
January 21, 2020
Sending Our Heartfelt Condolences To All Of You.
Love Always, Paul & Carol xoxo
Christine Rodriguez says:
January 25, 2020
My condolences to the family. Your father was a good friend to my father, Ted Barrett. He kindly attended my parents’ funeral in Dec 2015. My father had great respect for him.
Jennifer Barrett-Bethay says:
January 25, 2020
My sincere sympathy for the family. Dad (Teddy Barrett) spoke of him often with respect and admiration.
Jennifer Bethay says:
January 25, 2020
My sincere sympathy for the family. Dad (Teddy Barrett) spoke of him often with respect and admiration.