Clarence E Quick

Clarence Edward Quick Jr, 59

Our brother, Butch passed away April 14, 2024. He has no more pain and we are thankful, but it still hurts to lose him.

Clarence Edward Quick, Jr was born August 6, 1964 to Clarence and Jeanette Quick in Hudson, NY. He was the second of five sons they would have together. In 1968, work opportunities moved the family to Arizona. Butch and his brothers made wonderful memories together with all of the adventures they experienced while living there. They spent lots of time hanging out with their cousins and weekends at their grandparents' second home in Prescott. In the mid 70's, the family packed up and moved to Idaho. They lived in Grangeville, Ferdinand, and Cottonwood. Butch loved growing up here. HIS father would take Butch and his brothers camping, hunting and fishing. His love of the outdoors would continue for the rest of his life. After high school, Butch enlisted in the Army National Guard and served two years before receiving an honorable discharge. He would move back to Arizona and New York during his life, but always came back to Idaho and his mother.

At a young age, Butch and his brother Charlie worked with their dad doing drywall. He developed a strong work ethic that would continue throughout his life. Along with hanging miles and miles of sheetrock, he also worked for Bi-State Siding and Windows, Graves Creek Construction and Rhino Construction. More times than not, Butch was working alongside his dad or brothers. Many have said, 'Butch was the hardest working man they had ever seen." Butch loved life in so many ways. He loved being in the woods hunting and was an excellent shot. Although he missed a couple momster bucks, so he said. Fishing on the river with friends and family, drinking beer and enjoying the day. After losing his arm to cancer, Butch camped on the Salmon River for two weeks by himself. He was a tough guy and never afraid ofa challenge. Butch played in dart leagues, pool tournaments and he was a gambler. Whether it was poker, rolling dice, the casino or scratch tickets, he was all in. Butch hit it big at the casino one time and shared it all with his family. He won $300 on a scratch ticket and spent it in the bar buying drinks for everyone until the money was gone. Butch loved watching football, hockey and nascar.

Butch was the best uncle to his nieces and nephews and loved them with all of his heart. They were the children he never had. He was loyal to his family and friends.

Butch lived a simple life. He didn't accumulate wealth or assets but instead lived day to day. He spent those days loving what he was doing and who he was doing it with. Butch blessed everyone he met with kindness, a child-like giggle and a smile. The memories he left this earth with are worth more than all the money in the world.

Butch is survived by his brothers: Charles and Tami Quick, Rod and Donna Quick, John (Jack) Quick, Lee and Jen Huntley; nieces and nephews: Beth Ann McGowan, Anthony and Raven Quick, Ian and Taylor Huntley and Jordan Quick; great-nieces: Shalynn, Kaylee, Aubree and Kinzlee McGowan and Charlie-Jean Quick.

He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence; his mother, Jean; step-father, Lee Huntely@ Sr; brother, Edward; maternal and paternal grandparents; and numerous aunts and uncles.

There will be a graveside service for Butch on April 27th at 2:00pm, Cottonwood Cemetery. The family invites everyone to join us after the service for a BBQ at Charlie and Tami's, 204 Bash St. Please bring your drinks, and a chair.

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