uate degree, he served on the research staff of the U.S. Forest Products Laboratory until forming Quirk Consulting, a career in wood identification and analysis that he greatly enjoyed. Tom was a member of the 1st U.S. Airborne Division, Army Reserves, retiring with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Tom loved nature in all of its forms, deeply appreciating God's handiwork. Tom treasured his many friends, his neighbors and his neighborhood. Above all, Tom was a devoted family man whose finest moments were spent in their company. He will be loved forever. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to The Woodland Committee of The Friends of Hoyt Park. P.O. Box 5542, Madison, WI, 53705.