Michael Stinson's Obituary
Michael Troy Stinson was born on October 28, 1952, in Denver, Colorado, to Delores Ann Barstow and Troy Murl Stinson. He passed away December 24, 2015, in Venus, Texas.
A viewing will be from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Mansfield Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 30, 2015. Following the viewing, services will be held from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Creekwood Church in Mansfield, Texas. All who wish to pay their respects are welcome to attend. Flowers are welcome and can be sent to the Mansfield Funeral Home prior to the viewing.
Mike grew up in Brighton, Colorado, where he went to school and graduated with a Bachelors degree in Science. Mike had a free spirit which allowed him to experience many opportunities but his favorite place to be was in the mountains. He loved fishing for trout and camping in Colorado while spending time with his family. He enjoyed a daily homemade hot fudge sundae as well as a hot cup of coffee. Mike was a very creative individual, always thinking of ingenious ways to improve things and make them more efficient. He started several businesses because he had so many interests and would want to learn every facet while making money. He use to say that a person should always have more than one iron in the fire, and he always did with his entrepreneurial ventures. Mike had a wonderful sense of humor and an infectious laugh. He would tell amazing stories and jokes that would leave everyone is his audience yearning for more. Mike had a strong testimony of our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. He encouraged all those around him to read scriptures and pray daily. He will always be remembered for the love he had for his family, friends, and his country. He was a strong supporter of our veterans and leaves behind a legacy of patriotism. We will deeply miss Mike and the light he brought into our lives.
He was preceded in death by his father Troy Stinson, brother Sam McIntosh, step-father Kenny Williamson, grandson Seth Inman, mother Delores Williamson (née Barstow), and step-grandson Michael Chavez.
He is survived by his devoted, loving wife of 17 years, Lynda Stinson, his sisters Linda Smythe and Karen Duke, his sons Michael, Joshua, Jason, Gabriel, and Jordan Stinson, his daughters Amber Inman, Starr Wilson, and Genessee Cossey, his step-sons Michael and Daniel Chavez, his step-daughters Jessica Pirie, Catrina Chavez, and Laura O'Connor, his 31 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild.
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