Mr. Quillen was the owner and operator of a construction company.
He is survived by his wife, Eddie Jean; one son, Daniel, of Grand Junction; two daughters, Mary Pamela Payton of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, and Corrie Ponikvar of Craig; one brother, Willard Quillen of Huntington Beach, California; a sister, Frances Smith of Moraga, California; and four grandchildren.
Memorial contributions to HopeWest Hospice and Care Center, 3090B N. 12th St., Grand Junction 81506.