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Joan Quadland Obituary
Joan (Mom) was a true friend to everyone she met. This was especially true with her "teacher buddies" at Hughey Elementary School and Alta Vista Elementary School whose genuine, deep, loving, fun, lifelong friendships she truly cherished over many decades.
Mom was an exceptionally talented and gifted art teacher who devoted herself to every single one of her students. She so appreciated being able to teach each kid and watch them grow as individuals with their new knowledge, but she was absolutely fascinated watching her students create real "works of art" no matter what the assignment was. It wasn't just watching the creation of something new and beautiful and unique; it was watching those moments when each child realized that it was their creation! She loved watching her students realize that whatever talent and effort their creation took, it not only came from within them, but they never even knew it was there.
Mom was also a giver. That's what she did her whole life. For her mother, her husband, her children, her friends and people she just newly met. The only thing that I know for sure mom ever wanted was not something for herself; it was wanting to know what the best thing was that she could do to help someone else out. To make their life easier; to make their day brighter.
When Joan retired from 30+ years of teaching, she and Richard moved to Bayfield, Colorado. This was truly her home; she loved the mountains, the pine trees, and especially the grove of aspen trees (quakies) on their property.
Joan was preceded in death by her parents Fredrick and Margaret Hueneke, her husband Richard Quadland and her grandson Hunter Ryan Candelaria. She is survived by her son Robert Quadland, daughter Lynda Quadland, daughter (in-law) Zelda (Lori) Quadland, grandson David Quadland, (step) grandchildren Deanna Hill, Elizabeth Hill, and Richard Hill Jr., great grandson Braxton Hunter James Hill, sister (in-law) Janet Quadland, niece Jodie Quadland (Walker) and grandnephews Brandon, Justin and Jonathan Walker.
A memorial service for Joan is scheduled for 2:00-pm on May 20, 2023, at Pine River Cemetary in Bayfield, Colorado.
Anyone wishing to do something to honor or remember Joan --- No flowers or plants!! Please make a contribution to or adopt a pet (especially a kitty-kat) from La Plata County Humane Society --- she would LOVE that.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Joan Quadland
Gloria Prieto Holland
February 26, 2024
Ms. Quadland was my language arts teacher in the 7th grade at Alta Vista in El Paso, Tx. I am now almost 58 years old. Ms. Quadland had a profound impact on my life. I only wish that I could have told her. She was equally stern, kind and fair. She made me feel seen and heard at a time when my home life was tumultuous at best. She was an awesome teacher that made learning fun. I´ve never forgotten her and have periodically tried to locate her over the years. I was saddened to try again just a week ago only to discover that she had passed. I have always shared that she was my favorite teacher of all time. I am blessed beyond measure to have known her once upon a time and can say without a doubt that my life has been the better for it. My condolences to her dear family.
Mark McCartney
March 30, 2023
I knew Mrs. Quadland through my friendship with her son Robert. She was always friendly and never judgmental, even in my teen years when there was plenty to judge. Her home was always a comfortable and welcoming place. I have warm memories of her engaging me in real conversation about my life. She clearly cared about children.
Patrick Porter
March 29, 2023
I was truly blessed to have known the Quadlands for the past 20 years. Joan was genuinely someone who made a difference in my life and it is a lesser world without her in it. Such a charming and delightful person inside and out.
I will never forget how on a trip back from Oklahoma to see we stopped by to see her. The return trip from Oklahoma to Utah had been see family so I had my wife and three young daughters with me. About six months later we lost our youngest (Ellie) and I will never forget how Joan reached out to me and Holly to console us during this time of grief. She ALWAYS asked me about Holly and the kids EVERY time I spoke with her after that. Truly a special person filled with empathy for those around her.
Thank you for being part of my life. I will never forget you. Hopefully I can make it to the service on May 20th.
Pearl
March 29, 2023
Sweet Joan. Was such a pleasure to have in my life. I enjoyed taking care of her every day! I knew her for 3 years and I loved every minute of it! She was also funny and always told a new joke each day ! Will never be forgotten! Much love Joan.
Sincerely, Pearl
Brandi
March 29, 2023
Joan Quadland, I had such the great pleasure in getting to know you and care for you before you left this earth. You truly grew to my heart once I met you and got to know you and your son. One amazing women my condolences to rob and the family. Shared many great memories and laughs with you. Definitely miss our Yahtzee matches and you kicking butt. Smile bright up in heaven. I´ll keep rob together the best I can. I love you Joan. Rest easy beautiful
Amber Elder
March 29, 2023
Joan was a gift! She came into my life at such a perfect time. She saved my heart and gave me the gift of grandma. She took me into her heart with open arms and never thought twice of sharing her love with me. I will be forever grateful for the gift she gave me... love... respect... honor and most importantly family!! Forever mine Joan!!!
Kathleen Delzell
March 20, 2023
Thank you for this lovely obituary. A special thank you for including a younger photo of Joan. I met her at Calvary Presbyterian church about 20 years ago so the larger photo was easily recognizable.
Luanne Lown
March 19, 2023
I was so sorry to hear of Joan's passing. She was one of the first people I met at Calvary Presbyterian and was a wonderful mentor.
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