John F. Quan

John F. Quan (November 4, 1944 – June 26, 1988) was a former Democratic Party of Guam politician in Guam. Quan served as a senator in the Guam Legislature for four terms.

Early life Quan was born on to John C. and Manuela Quan. He was the stepson of John’s brother Regino, who married Manuela following John’s death.

Education Quan earned a Master of Arts degree from Marquette University

Career Quan was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant of the Army Reserve and was eventually promoted to Captain. 1980 16th Guam Legislature 4th Dist.: 2 (1,393) 4th Dist.: 2 (3,050) Elected 1982 17th Guam Legislature 13 (6,824) 17 (13,498) Elected 1984 18th Guam Legislature 6 (7,038) 23 (11,970) Not elected 1986 19th Guam Legislature 10 (8,387) 21 (13,958) Elected

Accomplishments Quan authored the public law which established the Guam Micronesia Island Fair.

Personal life Quan was married to Veronica Enverga Santos, the daughter of two doctors from the Philippines. They had met as students in Marquette University, and were married at Santuario de San Antonio in Makati. Together, they had two sons, Jonathan R. Quan, a magistrate judge of the Superior Court of Guam, and James F. Quan, a black belt jiu-jitsu champion and instructor.

Quan died in office on , at the age of 43. He is buried at Our Lady of Peace Memorial Gardens in Yona, Guam. Quan was posthumously honored by the establishment of the John F. Quan Memorial Scholarships in Oceanic Research by Guam Public Law 19-37.