Reg Quist

Reg Quist's pioneer heritage includes sod shacks, prairie fires, home births, and children's graves under the prairie sod—all working together in the lives of people creating their own space in a new land.


Out of that early generation came farmers, ranchers, businessmen and women, builders, military graves in faraway lands, Sunday Schools that grew to become churches, storytellers, musicians, and much more. Hard work and self-reliance were the hallmark of those previous great generations.

Reg’s career choice early in life drove him into the construction world. From heavy industrial work to construction camps in the remote northern bush, he emulated his grandfathers—who were both builders, as well as pioneer farmers and ranchers. His heart was never far from the land, and his family photo albums testify to how often he found himself sitting on a horse—both as a child and later into life.

Respect for the pioneers, working alongside skilled workmen, marrying his high school sweetheart, and welcoming children into the world all melded together to influence Reg’s life and belated writing career. Over and under—and wrapped around his life—is Reg’s Christian heritage. This too, shows itself in his writing.