We are saddened to announce the death of Dick Mon Quan, aged 94 years, on May 12, 2020. He was predeceased by his wife of 66 years, Ida; parents Harry Gow Quan and Der Shee; brothers Allen, Ben (BASc’47), and Joe (BCom’55), and sisters Jean and Mary (BA’45). He is survived by sons Gary and Brian and many nieces and nephews.

Upon graduating from UBC, Dick pursued a career in engineering and received his MSc in mechanical engineering from Caltech in 1952. Upon graduation, he joined his brother Ben at the National Research Council in Ottawa.

Dick and Ida were married in Vancouver in September 1952 and settled in Toronto, where he worked at Orenda Engines. When he retired in 1989, Dick held the position of director, Corporate Research & Development, for Hawker Siddeley Canada. He was a lifetime member of ASME and PEO.

Dick was an innovative craftsman who was loyal to family, friends, and work, who will be truly missed. He will be remembered with much love. In lieu of flowers, donations to the UBC Quan Memorial Scholarship are gratefully appreciated.