Richard Amos ""Dick Shinn

Estes Park resident Dick Shinn died at Estes Park Medical Center on April 17, 2016. He was 90 years old. Richard Amos Shinn was born on March 22, 1926 in Des Moines, IA to Amos Wesley Shinn and Ione (Towne) Shinn. He was very active in scouting as a boy and earned his Eagle Scout award in 1941.

Dick is a former resident of Adel, Iowa, graduating from Adel High School and attended Drake University Business School in Des Moines. He married Margaret Ellsworth on December 8, 1946 in Des Moines. Dick owned and operated Shinn’s Food Market in Adel for 38 years. During that time he was awarded the Business of the Year recognition. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge, serving a term as Worthy Patron of the Eastern Star and a 50 year member and Past Worthy Master of the Adel Lodge. He was instrumental in starting a Chapter of the Demolay Consistory.

In March of 1988, Dick and Margaret moved to Estes Park where he continued his membership in the Lions Club organization with the Estes Park Lions Club. He was a Lion for over 50 years and received the Melvin Jones Award in 1998. Dick loved hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park with a group of friends. He also liked playing golf – even though his handicap was still pretty high.

Dick was widely known for his easy-going nature and great sense of humor. He was a tireless volunteer and an asset to every community he has been a part of.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents, a sister and his wife. He is survived by his three children, Vicki (Robert) Hutzell of Knoxville, IA; Nicki (Jim) Stajcar of Adel, IA; and Claudia (Rick) Jordan of Estes Park. He is also survived by two grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. See www.allnutt.com to send a message to Dick’s family.

Memorial contributions in Dick’s name can be made to Rocky Mountain Conservancy or to the Lions Club International Foundation for Sight in care of Allnutt Funeral Service, 1302 Graves Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517.