Memories of Ken John Stinson

In memory of

Ken John Stinson

Ramsey, MN, USA

August 23, 1966 - August 9, 2020

Aug 23, 1966 - Aug 9, 2020

Help keep everyone in the know by sharing this memorial website.

Share

Story

Condolence

Year (Optional)

Location (Optional)

Caption

YouTube/Facebook/Vimeo Link

Caption

Who is in this photo?

Or start with a template for inspiration

About you

What was your relationship to Ken?

Cancel

By posting this memory, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Notice.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Anibal Peixoto

Ken, I miss you, my friend. I know you are up there watching for all of us. I have good memories of when we worked together at New Resources Corporation, before we both went to wor at RCIS.

Read More Read Less

Dolores Marleau

Ken was one of my supervisors when he worked at RCIS. I was so sad to hear he was so sick and then his passing.

Read More Read Less

Diane Stinson

Todd Edson

2008, Panola Valley Gardens, Olinda Trail, Lindstrom, MN, USA

I always thought this was a good pic of Ken.

Read More Read Less

Diane Stinson

Kelli Mingo Harty

Comments:

Diane Stinson

Thanks Todd. It is a great picture of Ken Thanks Todd. It is a great picture of Ken Thanks Todd. It is a great picture of Ken

Rick Warner

I worked with Ken at ProAg from 2014-2016. It is rare to find a person so energized by being gracious and giving of his time and talents as Ken was to me. He always had time to help me through my IT wilderness, (even when I had left to start my own company). We often enjoyed a laugh about working with sales-people like me and our IT challenges... Thanks Ken for always helping me get my monitor turned on!

Read More Read Less

Diane Stinson

Rick Warner

Lori and I were blessed to spend an evening/dinner with Ken and Diane at Short & Tall in Rogers last year. Had a great time on the outdoor patio until a gale force wind accompanied by a heavy downpour arrived unexpectedly from a very small and very fast black cloud... tables flying, plates/napkins/silverware all scattered as the waitstaff tried to save the moment. Ken and I were able to save the wings and beverages though! Good times.

Read More Read Less

Diane Stinson

Comments:

Diane Stinson

That was a really fun night for us too! That was a really fun night for us too! That was a really fun night for us too!

Please consider a donation to any cause of your choice.

$210.00

Raised by 4 people

Learn more & give

Richard Stinson

Shared a heart

Richard Stinson

Ken was one of the best and nicest people that I have ever met. The memory of his laugh (with his, honestly, sometimes corny jokes) will always be what I will remember him for. That, and the fact that almost every call I got was actually for Ken at work! Ken's little notes, jokes and news articles that he sent were always a highlight during the work day. When his voice came over the phone, it was always calming, and you just knew that the day was going to be OK. So, "Mom" - yes, you'll never live that down, you and the family are in our thoughts and prayers...a big hug as soon as we can. Miss you, Ken! Today's ride in the Hills is for you...wish we could have had that final ride together.

Read More Read Less

Diane Stinson

Comments:

Diane Stinson

Thanks Richard. He had a gift that's for sure!! Remember Ken as you take those rides. Mom....:) Thanks Richard. He had a gift that's for sure!! Remember Ken as you take those rides. Mom....:) Thanks Richard. He had a gift that's for sure!! Remember... Read more

Todd Edson

Shared a heart

Sandy Sellnow

Shared a heart

Angie Carolla Medlock

I met Ken when I was interviewing for a job at RCIS. He was my cube mate starting that first day in2001 when he greeted me with a smile and a hug, introducing me to Diane. We spent years sharing a cube wall, anywhere they moved us. The sharing of laughs, sharing friendship, sharing their family over the years has been deeply treasured. I was lucky enough to see Ken on a Zoom happy hour recently, and I wish I had known it would be our last. Love to you Diane and kids, he was one of a kind. ❤️

Read More Read Less

Diane Stinson

Comments:

Diane Stinson

So many fun memories. Love You too So many fun memories. Love You too So many fun memories. Love You too

Kelli Mingo Harty

Ken and I met at New Resources Corporation in 1998. We both then went to work for RCIS where we worked together until around 2012. I was glad to have been able to catch up with him recently. My earliest memories was of Ken talking about his kids. His family was the center of his life. Ken was a nice, good guy. He was good at his job. He was patient, personable and fun. I am glad to have spent just a small part of our life journey walking down the same path. RIP Ken. Peace and cherished memories to all of Ken’s family. Know he cherished all you.

Read More Read Less

Diane Stinson

Comments:

Diane Stinson

Thanks for the kind words but most importantly Thank You for saying he could ask me out:) Thanks for the kind words but most importantly Thank You for saying he could ask me out:) Thanks for the kind words but most importantly Thank... Read more

Kelli Mingo Harty

Oh Diane I forgot about that. Made me smile. I did not really know you before that. Got to know you through... Read more Oh Diane I forgot about that. Made me smile. I did not really know you before that. Got to know you through Ken and I am glad... Read more Oh Diane I forgot about that. Made me smile. I did... Read more

Diane Millard Stinson

Shared a heart

Matt Olson

Stinson Resort

One of my treasured memories is up at the lake. Ken was driving the boat with Grant and Dylan on the tube behind begging to go faster and ride the wake. Ken and I took one look at each other, without saying any words there was that fatherly smirk we both shared and seconds later the boys were bouncing on waves and may or may not have skipped across the lake. Neither of us can confirm nor deny any of this. 😃 I will miss our conversations and those when we simply didn’t have to say anything due to our unique (and probably childish) connection. A family-man, husband, brother and friend; I will miss you.

Read More Read Less

Dawn Stinson-Green

Diane Stinson

Comments:

Diane Stinson

Love this...He loved taking the kids on "rides" on the tube!! Love this...He loved taking the kids on "rides" on the tube!! Love this...He loved taking the kids on "rides" on ... Read more

Ellie Murphy

I have so many memories with Ken - literally the nicest guy I’ve ever known - he’d do anything to help anyone. One in particular was 9/11 - I was with Ken and Diane on the way to work...so when you hear the song “where were you when the world stopped turning?”, I think of Ken! Not to mention all the computers and technical support he’s given us over the years for I think every computer I’ve ever owned. Will miss him.

Read More Read Less

Diane Stinson

Comments:

Diane Stinson

Many fun times and memories we have had with the Murphy's. Many fun times and memories we have had with the Murphy's. Many fun times and memories we have had with the Murphy's.... Read more

Paula Hofstad-Bauhof

My heart is broken but I feel so honored to Have known Ken for the years I did. He was more than a friend but a mentor, a teacher and a confidant. My heart goes out to you all and will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Read More Read Less

Diane Stinson

Comments:

Diane Stinson

Thanks Paula. Thanks Paula. Thanks Paula.

Stephanie Gossard

Ken always went out of his way to be kind at work. Even when it wasn’t his job, he often helped people in the office with tech support. He had a very reassuring, calm, methodical way of approaching any problem regardless of our stress level and he typically found a solution. His deep melodic voice was the voice of our training videos for awhile. We had many laughs as he recorded since his office was right outside the restroom!

Read More Read Less

Diane Stinson

Comments:

Diane Stinson

He was my center of peace and voice of reason. I will miss that! He was very funny wasn't he. We laughed... Read more He was my center of peace and voice of reason. I will miss that! He was very funny wasn't he. We laughed A LOT He was my center of peace and voice of reason. I ... Read more

Joy Heifort

I remember when Ethan and Kylie were in 1st grade and you and Ken came to play music for the kids. They loved it and you guys showed love and Joy doing it!

Read More Read Less

Dawn Stinson-Green

2019, Aitkin Township, MN, USA

Awesome family reunion!! ❤️

Read More Read Less

Diane Millard Stinson

Comments:

Dawn Stinson-Green

We could not have asked for a better time to celebrate family!!! We could not have asked for a better time to celebrate family!!! We could not have asked for a better time to celebrate... Read more

Diane Millard Stinson

It was perfect! The weather was beautiful everyday😎. Ken enjoyed planning our time together. It was perfect! The weather was beautiful everyday😎. Ken enjoyed planning our time together. It was perfect! The weather was beautiful everyday😎.... Read more

Mark Schneppmueller

My heart breaks in your passing, I think of you often, you will always be in my heart ♥️ my brother 😢

Read More Read Less

Diane Millard Stinson

Mark Schneppmueller

Shared a heart

Diane Millard Stinson

Diane Stinson

Ken Shrine in Ramsey MN

We could not have found a better urn for Ken!

Read More Read Less

Dawn Stinson-Green

Angie Carolla Medlock

Paula Hofstad-Bauhof

Kelli Mingo Harty

Todd Edson

Richard Stinson

Comments:

Dawn Stinson-Green

It is perfect!! ❤️ It is perfect!! ❤️ It is perfect!! ❤️

Wendy Morgan

That is perfect! That is perfect! That is perfect!

Paula Hofstad-Bauhof

It is beautiful!! It is beautiful!! It is beautiful!!

Anibal Peixoto

Great choice Diane. I really shows Ken's passion for the lakes. I will too miss his attitude and great spirit.... Read more Great choice Diane. I really shows Ken's passion for the lakes. I will too miss his attitude and great spirit. Great choice Diane. I really shows Ken's passion for... Read more