Jan. 7, 1944 — June 23, 2014

Lyle Scott Quimby, 70, of Edwardsburg, passed to his rest on Monday, June 23, 2014, at Iron Mountain, Michigan from natural causes. He was on a fishing trip with his friends.

Scott was born Jan. 7, 1944, in Niles, the son of Lyle C. and Alice M. (Early) Quimby. Scott grew up in Edwardsburg and graduated from Edwardsburg High School, and attended Ferris State University for a while.

Scott took training to become a sheet metal apprentice. A little later he became partners with Gary Sanders in the Q & S Trading Post in Edwardsburg. After that he became the owner of Quim’s Place in Union. When he sold Quim’s Place, he bought the Garver Lake Bar in Edwardsburg and owned that for several years. After that, he started the Whitetail Saloon near Mottville, MI. He really enjoyed all the friends he met over the years.

Scott was a member of the Sons of American Legion. He was an avid hunter, outdoorsman and especially liked fishing. That’s why he was in the upper part of Michigan, fishing with his friends. He also enjoyed participating in all the community events and being of assistance whenever possible.

Scott was married Nov. 28, 1964, to Karen Sue Peo, and there are two children who survive, Michael (Dreama) Quimby of Middleburg, Florida and Susan (Gary) Acra of Huntington, Indiana. There are two grandchildren, Haley and David Acra.

Later on in life, Scott married his loving wife, Barbara Sue Hemminger, on June 18, 1981, in Mason Township, Cass County. Barb passed on Nov. 18, 2003. Also surviving Scott is his sister, Leah Burnworth of Edwardsburg. There are many friends and working associates of Scott’s who will miss him.

Cremation has taken place. There will be a memorial remembrance gathering from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 28, at the Hope United Methodist Church, 69941 Elkhart Rd., Edwardsburg.

The Rev. Jeff Reese, pastor of the church, will have a prayer at 7 p.m. There will be an additional celebration to honor Scott on Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m. June 29, at the Edwardsburg American Legion Post 365, 25751 US-12, east of Edwardsburg. This will be an ‘pen house, where all may come and go at will.

Memorial Donations may be directed to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS, 66675, or to Cass County Cancer Services, P.O. Box 676, Edwardsburg, MI 49112-0676.

Arrangements are by the Paul E. Mayhew Funeral Home, Edwardsburg, MI. 49112-0024.