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- [S2669] Legacy Website, 12 March 2016; Ruth Brightbill McQuesten.
Obituary for Ruth Brightbill McQuesten:
Ruth Brightbill McQuesten died peacefully on Monday, August 10, 2015, in Springfield, VA.
She was the daughter of Merwin and Luella Boyer Brightbill and was born on August 5, 1929 in Myerstown, PA. She was a 1951 graduate of then Kutztown State Teachers College (now Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA).
Following a very brief teaching career, Ruth joined the Navy in January, 1952. Military service for women had been discontinued following WWII, but was reinstated during the Korean Conflict. Ruth spent 27 years on active duty and reached the rank of Commander in the Regular Navy in the late 1960's. She retired in September, 1978.
Ruth was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Captain John T. McQuesten. She is survived by a number of loving nieces and nephews. She will be buried in Arlington Cemetery next to her husband John.
- [S1380] McQuesten, John, Jr.
- [S2898] Dignity Memorial, 14 March 2013; John Theodore McQuesten Jr.
John Theodore McQuesten Jr.
July 31, 1929 - November 13, 2012Obituary
Captain John T. McQuesten (Jack), U.S. Navy (Retired) was born in Great Barrington, MA on July 31, 1929 to Gladys (Hall) and John McQuesten. He graduated from Agawam MA High School as well as from Columbia University where he was an NROTC scholar. Upon comissioning, he spent the first few years in the Navy as a Naval Aviator and the remander of his 30 years in Surface Warfare. He was Commanding Officer of the USS Norris DD/DDE (859). His Washington, DC assignments included several tours on the Joint Chiefs of Staff and one tour on the staff of the Chief of Naval Operations. Jack became a fine arts painter after retiring from the Navy in... Captain John T. McQuesten (Jack), U.S. Navy (Retired) was born in Great Barrington, MA on July 31, 1929 to Gladys (Hall) and John McQuesten. He graduated from Agawam MA High School as well as from Columbia University where he was an NROTC scholar. Upon comissioning, he spent the first few years in the Navy as a Naval Aviator and the remander of his 30 years in Surface Warfare. He was Commanding Officer of the USS Norris DD/DDE (859).
His Washington, DC assignments included several tours on the Joint Chiefs of Staff and one tour on the staff of the Chief of Naval Operations.
Jack became a fine arts painter after retiring from the Navy in 1980. He enjoyed his second career and had several one man shows in Alexandria area.
Jack was a member of the New York Yacht Club. He lived at Greenspring Retirement Community in Springfield, VA with his wife of 52 years, Ruth McQuesten.
Contributions in his name may be made to a charity of your choice or to the "Smile Train"
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, December 1, 2012 at 2:00pm at the Chapel in Greenspring Village, 7410 Spring Village Drive, Springfield, VA 22150.
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1929 - 2012 (83 years)
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