SUNDQUIST, PAUL V., passed away on January 15, 2008, at the age of 53. A former player with the Orlando Rugby Club for the 1983 thru 1986 seasons, Paul was an avid rugger from 1978 to 2000. He played in Orlando, Florida; Park City, Utah; Escondido and on other California teams. Highlights in Orlando include being able to play with two of his brothers; John for several seasons and for a partial season with Dave. Another favorite Orlando memory was playing rugby in a hurricane in the Ft. Meyers Rugby Seven’s tournament the precursor to Beer Foot. The Orlando rugby years were the most memorable and were ample fodder for endless true lies.
The Eagle Scout’s passion was scrumhalf and would fill in at the centers or fullback when the need dictated. Paul had a real love for the game and was quick with the ball and would take it up the center to create another phase. An outdoorsman, a sportsman, and always the consummate rugger, Paul enjoyed rugby’s unique social aspects with his family, friends, teammates, and opponents alike.
Paul is survived by his wife, two children, two grandchildren, mother, five siblings, friends and his kit bag.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, January 26th, at 2 p.m.
Winter Park Presbyterian Church
400 S. Lakemont Ave
Winter Park, Fl 32792
407-647-1467
As a University of Michigan Masters Graduate, with a keen appreciation for education, the family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the UCF Men‘s Rugby Team Scholarship Fund. Mail donations to: John Sundquist, 4214 Forrestal, Orlando, FL, 32806. The family will be presenting any donations in March 2008.
Old boys that remember Paul Sundquist review the memorial and respond if the sentement moves you, let’s make a good show of it. Thank you!
Paul, was good man, and a good rugby player my condolences to the family
I went to high school with Paul, my condolences to the family.