Dear Ruth, Gary and I were out of town at the time of Don's death and service.  We send you our thoughts of sympathy.  We remember our times of interesting conversation (!) and discussions of different projects for the neighborhood.  We remember him as an energetic and intelligent person.  We do look forward to seeing you and speaking in person.

I am terribly sorry to hear of Don's passing. 
Don hired me into HP in 1973, was my first manager, and inspired me in so many ways. I remember one of my first assignments as a manufacturing engineer was to design an injection mold for a plastic part. When the mold was designed and built, it came out a mirror image of what it should have been -- a $35,000 mistake on my part. I was sure I would lose my job.  But Don merely asked me, ""Doug, what have you learned from your mistake, and what will you do different next time?""  I'll never forget that moment. He never lost faith in my abilities and constantly challenged me.  So many of the blessings I enjoyed in my career at HP I owe to Don. I so appreciated his patience, humor, enthusiasm and mentorship.
Ruth, Anne and I will be thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.

Remembering Don fondly and respecting his concern for our earth.

Our thoughts and best wishes are with you during this difficult time.

I worked with Don and Ruth for several years at HP in Loveland. They were both capable and fun loving people. I was saddened to hear of his passing. My wife, Pat and I extend our sincere sympathy to Don's and Ruth's families.

Dear Ruth and family,
  Don was a great mentor to me during my years at HP in Lovland. He helped pave the way for me to advance from the tool shop into tool design and on to management. I learned a lot from Don and for that I am greatful. I was so pleasantly surprised the he attended the funerals of both of my parents when they died.  What a great friend.  Our thoughts are with you all in the celebration of his life.

Don and I shared work experiences at HP for a number of years.  He did love to fly and he and I once took his ""bird"" up for a flight and enjoyed the view from above.  Blessings and the best to Ruth and the family.
Dave Scoles

Ruth & Family:
I??Tve had the pleasure of knowing Don for a just a short time but what I do know is that he was a fine man.  I share the grief of losing him.  
I will always think of Don as the man who loved Free Cell, Ruth and his family, and Ice Cream??""although there is a debate about which he loved the most! 
It is apparent that his family loved him??""in all of you is his legacy.  Everyone who knew him would agree that he was a loving, respectful GENTLEman of integrity and honor--and with a wonderful sense of humor.  It is obvious that instilled those values in each of you.
I am so deeply sorry for your loss.

Ruth and family,
So sorry to hear of Don's passing. He was a fine fellow to work with.       My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Dear Don's family,
Don was such a special man, and such a joy to so many people.  Blessings to you as you remember his life well lived, and the love you've all had together.
My fondest memories are when he retired, and I would walk up and down the street everyday for my daily walk - he would run out and walk with me, describing his retired life.  He missed HP and missed all the friends he had, and wanted to stay connected.  Later, after I was laid off (10 years later), he was still doing the same things at Chilson.  He was such a positive interested person to the rest of us.
My condolences and prayers to Ruth and the family.
Cindy

Thinking of you always, you are in Gate amd my prayers.  Love You

I worked briefly with Don when I was with HP in Loveland in 1969-1971.  He was always helpful and understanding.
I am certain that he will be missed by all that had the good fortune of knowing him.

I met Don and Ruth several years ago in the HP/Agilent Retirees Group.  Ruth invited me to her home and I visited with her and Don on several occasions.  I am saddened to learn about Don's passing but comforted to know that he has lived a full and prosperous life, surrounded by people who loved him and will miss him always.

It was a pleasure knowing Don.I will always remember his smile and personality.He will be sadly missed.My Prayers go out to the family.

It was a blessing to know Don. He will be missed. I hope that time lessens the pain and the memories of Don brighten your day.

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Donald C. Stinson

26 juillet 1932 – 11 avril 2011

Allnutt Funeral & Cremation - Macy

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