Birth date: Jan 21, 1934 Death date: Nov 9, 2015
Quentin Delano Dillman, 81, of Waterford, VA, passed away on Monday November 9, 2015 at his home with his family by his side. Born January 21, 1934 in Smyth County, VA he was the oldest of 5 children from the late Samuel Hugh and Read Obituary
A year ago today Quentin passed from this earth. It has been, a very hard year. Roughly a month before his passing my family and I visited with Quentin and his beloved Ruth. Though somewhat frail, and a bit worn for the years, they never looked better. Quentin had that kind of warmth that radiated from within. His smiles were genuine, handshakes firm, and he always, looked you right in the eyes. He took sick not too long after that and before much longer he was gone from us. Yet on that day, he never looked stronger, stood straighter, or said more without uttering a word. You could feel it in his handshake, his smile, and see it in his eyes. It was the last time I saw him alive.
His wife, Ruth, of 58 years passed six months later. Like I said, it has been a hard year.
I miss you, Quentin.
Sincerely,
Robert Stinson
I am so sorry for your loss. He was such a loving individual with a big heart that will be missed. May he rest in ever lasting peace.
With all our love,
The Brendel Family
It is so hard to imagine Aunt Ruth without Quentin. when you say Ruth it is always followed by, and Quentin, even now when speaking. I am so saddened for your loss of not only your husband, your soulmate and your best friend, the kids Dad and my Uncle. There are so many memories of the Family gatherings in Vienna,Chantilly, and Waterford. Quentin always at the head of the table over seeing everything. I do remember Quentin taking my Kids for rides in a wagon, which he loved to do. I believe Quentin just loved children and Life itself. My deepest symphony to Aunt Ruth and all the Family.God will bring you strength in the days that follow.
Dear Ruth and family, I have so many wonderful memories of Quentin from making apple butter, when it took hours for the apples to melt while we stirred the big pot to his patience letting the cat in and out the door, "Let Missy in, let MIssy out." He was a wonderful man, kind to family and friends. He will be missed. My love and sympathy to you all, Sandy
It's been years since I've visited and seen my Great Uncle Quentin but it feels like yesterday my sisters, cousins and I were all playing in that HUGE TREE out front. It was probably one of my greatest childhood memories, one I wish I had done more often. I know you are in a much better place now, being with our other relatives who have left us from this earthly land. Thank you for the memories and the love and kindness you showed to us all. We will miss you dearly :)
To my dear sister Ruth & family. I would like to express my deepest sympathies to you & your family during this difficult time. I have so many memories of Quentin, with you & the kids. I hope that we can continue to get together & share them in the coming weeks & months. I am thankful that I was able to see him before he was hospitalized and delighted to hear that he had gotten back home.
Sincerely,
Mary Stinson
Very sorry for the loss of my Great Uncle Quentin. I know he will be dearly missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time.
It is difficult to imagine life without Quentin at the head of his table "Holding Down The Fort", so to speak. Whether it was Vienna, Chantilly or Waterford, he has always been there. He has offered his knowledge, his wisdom, his guidance, & when asked, his opinion throughout these many years and my entire life.
Before there was an Internet, there was Q. D. Dillman General Contractor & the right way to do a job. He was a meticulous craftsman, who once built a clock complete with hand carved wooden & brass gears, all from scratch.
He was a quiet unassuming man who knew how to listen to what you had to say. He did not put himself above you or try to "one up" you. Quentin was always only a phone call away. If you needed him, he not only showed up, & was on time but could "fix it" before he left the job, whatever it was. To say that he saw a job through to its completion would be an understatement. More correctly would be to your complete satisfaction as well as his, high standard.
He also worked as a Draftsman using the time honored tools of that trade, a pencil, a ruler & paper. His plans, like the way he lived his life, were well thought out & complete to the last detail. In an age of computers, he was sought out for his ability to render artistry. From the simplest deck design to an entire house, he made it easy to see your dreams come to life.
Quentin was recently hospitalized and though the news was not good he focused on one last job. He wanted to get back home. He wanted to get back to the home that he loved & be with the love of his life, his wife Ruth.
He completed his "Last Job On Earth" on Tuesday November 3rd. He made it home. Quentin made sure things at home were under control & that Ruth was safe. He left for his next Job at 10:12 PM November 9 th, 2015
I know in my heart, that while I'll miss him terribly, there's a Carpenter in Heaven who welcomes his help with open arms. And I know that together they have already started working, on the next job.
Robert W. Stinson
