Thomas Maxwell Stimson
February 15, 1918 - October 23, 2004
Obituary
Thomas Maxwell Stimson, age 86, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2004 in Burien. Tom is survived by his wife of 55 ½ years, Iona F. Stimson; 6 children, Leora D. Smith Luther, Thomas J. Stimson, Robert I. Stimson Susan, Helen Wershing Charles, Susanne Jerde Phillip, Michael Stimson; 10 grandchildren, Brian, Melissa, Thomas, Trevor, Ron, Julie, Lindsay, Andrew, Lauren and Kristopher; 6 great grandchildren; 1 brother, John Stimson; 1 sister, Myrtle Day and 13 nieces and nephews. Tom was preceded in death by his sister, May Johnson. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 27, 2004 from 12:00 Noon – 8:00 PM at BONNEY-WATSON Washington Memorial, 16445 International Blvd., SeaTac, wA 206 242-1787. Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, October 28, 2004 at 11:00 AM at St. Thomas Catholic Church, 4415 S. 140th St., Tukwila, WA. Private Inurnment. The family prefers memorial contributions be made to the American Diabetes Association.
I am so saddened to hear of Mr. Stimpson’s passing. He was a good man who raised a wonderful family. I feel privileged and blessed to have had such good people to have grown up with.
It was really a joy to visit in the past couple of years, picking up a jar of honey. I commented on the pictures of he and his wife that hang in the living room. The two of them looked so young. He spoke with such love and pride about sharing his life with such a wonderful women and about his family. It was very touching.
Having gone through the death of a parent myself, I know the devastating sense of loss, and am truly saddened to see you facing this. My sincerest condolences.
I’d like to think that God has taken him in to restore the vitality that age diminished, and that the love he has for all of you will continue to bring you comfort.