He was born Dec. 9, 1901, a son of Marion Francis and Laura Coons McQuivey. He married Louise Cook April 22, 1925 in Provo. He was educated in the Provo City Schools and lived in the Provo area all of his life.

He worked in the mines in Eureka for a short time and then worked for Geneva Steel during its construction. In 1944 he went into construction and carpentry work until he retired in 1964.

Survivors include his wife, one son and five daughters, Lois M. Peterson, Mrs. Charles (Helen) Pace, Mrs. David (Gail) Nielson, all of Orem; Mrs. Ed (Phyllis) Salisbury, Salt Lake City; Theo McQuivey, Springville; Mrs. Trey (Maryann) Sirks, California, 187 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. One daughter preceded him in death.

Grave side funeral services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. in the Provo City Cemetery. Friends may call at the Walker Mortuary in Provo Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. Cremation took place on Wednesday.

THE DAILY HERALD (Provo, Utah), Thursday 31 August 1978, p.4