David E. Stimpson, 87, died on Nov. 2, 2019 at the Jack Byrne Ctr. for Palliative & Hospice Care in Hanover NH. David was born on Nov. 1, 1932 in Haverhill, NH, the son of Ora W. Stimpson & Charlotte (Tabbutt) Stimpson.
David was the husband of Shirley M. Stimpson. They were married on 5/28/83 in Rochester, NH. They enjoyed their 36 years of marriage between Rochester, NH and Las Vegas, NV. He worked as a heavy equipment operator at Fillmore Ind. in Loudon. N.H. for many years; later for American Sand & Gravel in Las Vegas NV prior to his retirement and return to Rochester in 2012. He was also a long standing member of the Rochester Elks, for over 25 years. He was a loving father & husband and enjoyed making peoples day through his engaging humor or volunteering his assistance. The neighbor's grandsons, Billy & Gavin would make him happy doing fist pump, elbow & high five. They would make special trips to visit him after he took sick.
David was predeceased by his son, Daryl W. Stimpson and is survived by 2 sons and a daughter, David W. Stimpson of NH, Lisa Stimpson of NH and Shawn Stimpson of WA. He also had 2 step children, Cheri Allen of NH and Paul DuFault of CA. The grandchildren from his extended family are as follows: Angela Girard, Deborah Finizia, Rachel Simon, Meredith Dourian, Benjamin Ruel, Natalee Stimpson, Nasturcia Stimpson, Thesun Stimpson, Apprimay Stimpson, Sorrelle Stimpson. Cam DuFault, Kyra DuFault and 11 great grandchildren.
The family would like to extend their appreciation for the efforts and support of the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center.
The family has decided not to have a formal service and to celebrate David's life in their own way.
Cremation Society of NH is assisting the family with arrangements. To view an online memorial, leave a message of condolence, or for more information please go to www.csnh.com