Quinn Jessen Sr, known affectionately as “Big Quinn” or “Papa Quinn” passed away peacefully in his own home on August 28, 2024, at the age of 70.
Born to Leah Currey and Henry Jessen on July 23, 1954, in Jordan MT.
Quinn grew up on the family ranch riding, roping, and wrestling everything he could. He graduated from Garfield County High School in 1972 and shortly after married his high school sweetheart Darlene Hinther (Root) in Bozeman MT.
Quinn and Darlene immediately started their family with the birth of their first son Orin “OJ” Jessen with three more boys, Dustin, Quinn JR, and Quade later completing their family. Quinn had many careers throughout his life, but he was most proud of his restaurant QD’s Cafe that he owned and operated in Jordan for over 20 years. The cafe became a gathering place for friends and family, reflecting his dedication to his community and his love for good food and friends.
Quinn was passionate about the outdoors and any time he could get away from the cafe he spent hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and most other activities outdoors with his family. He also enjoyed “hot rods”. He had various ones that he shared with his family, but he loved his prized 1965 GTO that you could often find him tinkering on or dragging main and spinning the tires at the annual parade.
Whether it was hunting big mule deer or chasing fat walleyes, Quinn cherished most the moments shared with his “four boys”, who were the center of his world and his proudest accomplishment.
In Quinn’s later years he was still “hooked”. Any chance he could get with his kids or grandkids, you could find him on the Yellowstone River, continuing his tradition of the great outdoors.
Preceded in death by his mother, Leah Cole Barclay, his father Henry Jessen, Step-Father Sandy Barclay, half-sister Cindy Jessen, stepsister Wanda Littleton.
Survived by is 4 sons Orin “OJ” Jessen, Dustin Jessen, Quinn Jessen JR, and Quade (Donna) Jessen. Stepmother Chrystal Jessen, brother Jed Jessen, stepsister Anita Pluhar, stepsister Sandra Barclay, 8 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
There will be a celebration of life at Quinn’s favorite “watering hole” Parkers bar in Miles City on Sunday September 8, 2024 at 11am with a lunch provided. All friends and family are welcome.
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
11:00 a.m.
Sunday September 8, 2024
Parkers Bar
13 S 10th St.
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
11:00 a.m.
Sunday September 8, 2024
Parkers Bar
13 S 10th St.
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Deb says
Dusty I’m so sorry to hear about your dad!!! I’m going to miss him!! Rest easy my friend
Donovan Currey says
Sending prayers to all of Quinn’s family.
Julie K says
Rest in peace, Friend. I enjoyed visiting with you when you were out and about.
My condolences to your family and friends. ❤️
Sally Fitch Ness says
My thoughts and prayers to Quinns family. A friend for many years He will be missed .
Daniel and Audrey l says
Condolences to Quinn’s Family. So very sorry for your loss.
Deb Terrett says
Sending warm thoughts and sympathy to Quinn’s Family. It sounds like he left you with lots of memories to hold on to.
Blessings of peace to you all!
Deb Currey Terrett
Jenille Brugger says
Sorry for your loss! I have many good memories of our families together.
Kam L Murnion says
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad, my thoughts and prayers to all his boys and families.
Love Kam Ryan Murnion
Sue FitzGerald says
Jessen Family,
So sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of Quinn at the cafe and a few playing cards. Rest in peace, Quinn.
Sue FitzGerald
Connie Blonigen says
My condolences to Quinn’s family. I worked for him, many years ago, at QD’s in Jordan. I hope your many memories of Quinn will comfort you during this difficult time.
Glen and Teena Bollinger says
Quade and family,
Our deepest sympathy on your loss. Lots of good memories of Quinn when he lived in Jordan and ran the cafe. Him and Glen even hunted a few white tail deer together. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Glen and Teena Bollinger
Roxie Lervick Burrows says
We are very saddened to hear of Quinn’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Jessen family and his many friends. RIP old friend.
Cynthia Gregg-Hope says
Sorry to hear this news. Condolences to all the Jessen families.
Judy Coldwell says
So sad to learn of your loss. Prayers for all of Quin’s family. My family & I have so many good memories of the days when the Jessen boys were our girls childhood playmates.
Jim Altenhofen says
Lots of memories old buddy!
Rod Coulter says
Our sympathy and prayers to the Jessen Family. RIP
Rod & Lorri
Darla stanton says
So sorry to hear of Quinns passing. He was a good friend.
Jim Gregg says
Prayers to all of Quinns family.. he was a good man and a good friend. He will be missed
Cindy Stanton says
So sorry to hear of Quinn’s passing. He was a staple in Jordan for many years. RIP
Gia Jessen says
Rest Easy Big Quinn! So glad we got to see each other after so many years in early August, weeks before u passed. My condolences for your boys & grandkids. We will miss you, cuz. Give family our love up there…until we meet again…fly free, cousin!
Lamonte J Johnson says
I’m just learning of Quinns passing on Dec 4th 2024. I’m beyond gutted. Quinn was one of my best friends although we’d lost touch the last decade or so with me always out of state etc. I met him at 29 and he schooled me on life big time..I loved the man…proud I knew him abd that at one time at least we were best friends. I cannot believe he’s gone. To Quade, OJ, Dusty and Quinn Jr…im.so so sorry guys…know your Dad left a huge mark on everyone lucky enough to know him well. Sonic