Dr. Warren William Stinson January 23, 1936 – April 28, 2015 Dr. Warren William Stinson, Professor Emeritus of Cell Biology and Anatomy at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, passed away in his home on Tuesday, April 28, 2015. During his 42 years at UNMC he contributed to the education of a conservatively estimated 15,000 physicians, physical therapists, pharmacists, physician assistants and allied health professionals. Dr. Stinson wrote numerous articles for a variety of Medical Journals, authored three anatomy text books, and co-authored the book, Nutrition and Aging with his wife. In 2001, he was honored as Outstanding Teacher of the Year by the UNMC. Dr. Stinson graduated with his Bachelors degree from Oklahoma State University. He served as a Lieutenant in United States Army from 1959 to 1967. Following his final overseas tour of duty in Turkey, he returned to Oklahoma State University for his Masters degree and subsequently received his doctorate from the University of Oklahoma Medical Center. He was a member of Sigma Chi, the Millard American Legion, a 32nd Degree Mason, and Phi Chi Medical Fraternity. Dr. Stinson was preceded in death by his parents, Ted and Eva Stinson, his sister, Nancy Stinson, mother-in-law, Kathryn Lancaster, father in law, Johnie Walker, his sister in law Marilyn Ceraulo, brothers in law Max Walker and Paul Ceraulo. He is survived by his wife of almost 52 years, Joni Kay Stinson, Omaha, his son W. Scott Stinson and wife Kerry Stinson, Omaha, son W. Patrick Stinson, Omaha, Grandchildren Sydney Stinson, Mason Stinson, and Olivia Stinson all of Omaha. He is also survived by nieces, Amanda Zecchin and family, Stamford, CT and Jennifer Walker and family, Luther, OK, nephews Mark Walker and family, Edmond, OK, Max Keith Walker, Yukon, Ok, Michael David Walker and family, Yukon, OK, and close family friends, Frank Reynolds, Checotah, OK and Nancy Clough, Omaha. Dr. Stinson served on the Admissions Committee for medical students at UNMC and the Nebraska State Anatomical Board for many years. He gave his final act of support to the Anatomical Board at the time of his death by donating his body. When this final teaching opportunity is completed, he will be returned to Oklahoma for a Memorial Service next year. Should you wish to pay your respects, an open VISITATION will be held at West Center Chapel on Friday, May 8, 2015 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Should you wish to make a Memorial, he requested that you do so to the charity of your choosing. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the VNA Hospice especially Cami Cain, RN for the excellent nursing care, to Jessie Buck for the wonderful personal care and to all our friends who have provided visits, acts of kindness, love and support during his final days.
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