Trevor Dedric Quinn, 20

BEL AIR, MD — A Bel Air High School graduate from the class of 2017 has died. Trevor Dedric Quinn was in his junior year at the University of Maryland studying aerospace engineering.

He died April 10, according to his obituary.

Quinn was on the dean's list every semester, according to his obituary.

"He worried about everyone else and wanted to make sure they were all taken care of. He asked for little and all he ever wanted was to make everyone proud of him," his obituary said. "He cherished spending time with his friends, family and with so many pets. He was an old soul in a young body, very thoughtful and introspective."

University of Maryland James Clark School of Engineering Interim Dean Robert M. Briber emailed the Clark school community with a message of regret at the loss of a student.

"Many of you knew Trevor and how committed he was to engineering and to his peers. He participated in the Gemstone Honors Program and Balloon Payload Program, conducting research and honing his skills to work on a team," Briber wrote. "He cared about his fellow engineers; as part of the Virtus Living–Learning Program, he worked to make our field more diverse and inclusive. He cared about the future of our profession; one of his stated goals was to make 'meaningful contributions to the field upon graduation.'"

Briber encouraged those who were struggling to seek help through support services from the University of Maryland's counseling, behavioral health services and chaplain programs.

"A tragedy like this affects our entire community, and a range of emotions is natural given this sad news," Briber said. "My sincerest hope is that, as we work through our reactions and emotions, we continue Trevor's legacy of building a better engineering profession."

Anyone who would like to send cards may address them to the Quinn Nichols Family Home, 630 Camelot Drive, Bel Air, MD 21015.

Leave online tributes at Schminunek Funeral Home, and send flowers to Schimunek Funeral Home, 610 W. Macphail Road, Bel Air, MD 21014.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, services and interment will be private. People may send flowers to the funeral home. The private service was slated for Wednesday.