John R. “Jack” Marquis ’65

John R. “Jack” Marquis ’65, of Holland, Mich.; Feb. 25. He earned his JD from Ohio State University Moritz College of Law and was admitted to the Ohio andMichigan bar associations. He later earned a master’s in taxation at Grand Valley State University Seidman College of Business, where he became adjunct professor of taxation from 1984 to 2000—earning the Accounting Alumni Hall of Fame award in 1990—then adjunct professor of business law at Hope College from 2001 to 2003. He was a partner in the law firm of Ten Cate, Townsend & Cunningham, started his own practice, then joined Warner Norcross & Judd LLP, where he was a partner for more than 25 years. At the time of his death, he was of counsel at Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge. For 40 years he practiced health, business, real estate, and tax law and developed a specialty in concierge medicine that helped physicians across the country establish their practices. He was the Holland Hospital attorney for more than 45 years and supported his community through civic service to many organizations. He also served in the Army National Guard. He was the recipient of numerous awards and honors including the 1989 Holland Area Chamber of Commerce distinguished service award. During the 1980s, he spent years with his daughter raising, training, and showing quarter horses and was president of the Holland Western Saddle Club. He also enjoyed tennis, downhill skiing, sailing, boating, and golf. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn; a daughter and son-in-law; two grandchildren; a sister; a niece; and a nephew.