Austin Quinn Coltrane of Farr West, UT. passed awaypeacefully on May 2, 2022, at Ogden RegionalHospital surrounded by his family. He was 56 years young. Quinn was born on August 28, 1965, to Mary Lou Vance and the late Joe Damacio Gallegos at Thomas Dee Memorial Hospital in Ogden, UT. Despite being born with DownSyndrome, Quinnexceeded all expectations,defied the odds, and lived a full, healthy, active life. Quinn was a Heaven-sent specialdelivery straight from God to a mother who devotedher entire life to giving Quinn the very best of everything here on earth. In 1977, Mary met Willie Coltrane who jumped into Quinns life with both feet and excitingly adopted Quinn. Willie would become the man who would love Quinn the way his mother did and who Quinn would know and proudly call Dad for the rest of his life. In 1982, Quinn became a big brother to his baby sister, Lacey and then 15 months later to his baby brother, Vance. Having these two new best friends who helped and enjoyed caring for him, was his personal bodyguards, and biggest cheerleaders made him veryhappy and proud, and he showed it by the way he gladly toted them around when they were young and gave into their many shenanigans. He was so glad to become anuncle and gentlyheld each of them in his arms the day they were born and many many times after. He then becametheirbiggest cheerleader by supporting them at theirextracurricularactivities. As adependent in the US Air Force, Quinn had theprivilege of traveling the world including places like Washington, Greece, Italy, Hawaii then permanentlyresiding in Utah. From the time Quinnwas 3 years old, he attendedschools & workshops throughout the world where hespecialized in a hug that was so strong it wasunforgettable and a smile that was so big it went from ear to ear which won him awards for best smile and best hugger several times. Quinn performed in plays and graduated from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Seminary. Active with the Special Olympics, Quinn competed in Skiing, Bowling, Basketball, Baseball, Swimming, Track & Field, and Soccer all over the United States winning several metals. He enjoyed camping atCarter Creek in the Uintas, Dancing, was a master at pulling funny faces even at themostinappropriate times, FaceTime overthe phone with hissister, loved all animals, riding horses, going to the movies,looking at the newspaper Ads (and then hiding them from his mom before she could read them), going to the Rodeo, watching Sports & the Game Showchannel, cheering for the Utah Jazz, attending church & camps, but his all-timefavorite thing to do was to roll his Hot Wheel Carsorganizing them by color on the toy box built just for him by his Dad. Quinn had a love for all foods and would try anything, but heespecially loved M&Ms, Popcorn, Cookies, Chicken and Pepsi. Quinn was verypatriotic. He loved the color red, the NationalAnthem, the USA Flag and would proudly put his hand over his heart then saluting with honor and respect that was taught to him by his dad in which they enjoyed together. He loved to watch fireworks and do sparklers on the Fourth of July.Quinn was quietly the life of the party and a big fan of all holidays, celebrations, and birthdays-with his own being his veryfavorite. Quinn wasborn nonverbal butdidn't need a voice to teach those around him how to be more Christlike. He taught by his examples. Many have said what an honor andprivilege it was to have known Quinn and the impact he had ontheir life. He showed his family, friends, and strangers how to love with your whole heart and unconditionally, to be affectionate, to never hold a grudge and to forgiveeach other, to never stoplearning, and include everyone. Quinn had many gifts one of which was lifting spirits. When you cried, he cried with you, then he wouldpull a funny face and laugh so hard youcant help but cheer up.Another special gift was being completely nonjudgmental. He didnot care how much money you made, how you smelled, what kind of vehicle you drove, whatnationality you were, the clothes you wore or the style you have, whatreligion you were, or what shortcomings you had, he was always ready togreet you with a hug and smile. Quinn's family and friends doted over him with a lifetime of tender love, care, and many runs to the gas station for a Pepsi. To say he was spoiled with all the small things in life he loved and lived for is anunderstatement. Everyone knew who thefavorite was, and he made you feellike you were hisfavoritetoo. Quinn will be missed by so many. His life was truly lived to the fullest and the lessons he leaves behind are profound. He showed us we are never too old to have fun and life is too short to be dull. Live like Quinn. Love like Quinn. Make adifference like Quinn did. Quinn went into the next life still helping & blessing others here on earth bybeing an Organ & Tissue donor. Quinn is survived by his father & Mother, Willie & Mary Coltrane. Sister, Lacey Alvey (Jeffery), Brother, Vance Coltrane. Nephews: Kyson, Karson, Wyatt and Jaiden. Nieces:Brekklyn, Layla and Kora. And many aunts, Uncles, and Cousins. Quinn was preceded in death by his grandparents John and Elizabeth Vance, Susie Coltrane and Willie Surgeon. Aunts, uncles and a few very close family friends. A Graveside Celebration of Quinns Life will be held at Leavitts Mortuary, 836 36th Street, Ogden, UT on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at 2:30pm. The family would like to give recognition and their heartfelt thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff at Ogden Regional ICU & Hospital fortheir extra special love, attention & care towards Quinn and accommodations towards hisfamily. They all went above and beyond to giveour Hero Quinn the besttreatment. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that youdonate inQuinns memory to the Utah DownSyndrome Foundation atwww.udsf.orgor SpecialOlympics of Utah atwww.sout.org Celebration of Life Tuesday, May 10, 2022 2:30 PM Leavitt's Mortuary 1401 East South Weber Drive Utah, South Weber- 84405