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Howard Dinsmore Obituary
LIVINGSTONE DINSMORE, 89
Research Chemist/
Professor
LAKELAND - Dr. Howard Livingstone Dinsmore, 89, died of heart failure Tuesday (Jan. 25, 2011).
Born in Patton, PA, on May 27, 1921, he came here from St. Paul, MN, in 1966. He was a research chemist/professor, having worked in research and development with the Dept. of the Navy during WWII and he headed research departments at various companies. He was head of chemistry at Bethel College and Seminary in St. Paul. He retired from Fla. Southern College as professor emeritus in 1988. He was a member of the American Chemical Assoc. and R.E.S.A. He attended Lena Vista UMC in Auburndale, and was a member of Golden Eagles at Ignited Church in Lakeland. He was a VISTE volunteer for many years and a member of the LRMC Auxiliary. He graduated Valedictorian with a Bachelor of Arts with honors from Johns Hopkins University where he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He received his PhD from the Univ. of Minnesota.
Dr. Dinsmore was preceded in death by his first wife La Verne Dinsmore; and son William A. Dinsmore. He is survived by his wife Anne Morgan, Lakeland; sons Howard L. Dinsmore, Slayton, MN, George S. Dinsmore, St. Paul, MN, James M. Dinsmore, Melbourne, FL; daughters Eva Mershon, Constance Sills, both of Lakeland, Laura Hall, Polk City; sister-in-law Mildred Thompson, Auburndale, FL; 14 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011 at Glen Abbey Memorial Gardens.
Lanier Funeral Home.
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James Futch
October 24, 2011
I just read the Fla. Southern News and learned of Dr. Dinsmore's passing. I will always remember him for teaching me Organic Chemistry at Florida Southern College in the mid-1980's. Back then, I also helped prepare the chemical labs for freshman chemistry (as part of work study to pay for school) and remember his amused reaction to some of my occasional blunders. Doc, thanks for teaching me about the carbon atom, chemistry, and lots of other things. I still remember and use some of that knowledge today in my career as a health physicist, and when I helped my own children learn chemistry. You influenced countless students for so many years. Love and condolences to your dear family.
Eva Mershon
February 27, 2011
I still am at a loss to express how much I miss you Dad. It goes beyond hurt.
Sitting next to Grandfather Wm Sandford
Howard Dinsmore
February 3, 2011
Rachel sitting by son Howard
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February 3, 2011
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Howard Sr. holding son Howard, 1921.
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February 3, 2011
Rachel with son Howard
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February 3, 2011
With his mother Rachel.
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February 3, 2011
Tennis court at Patton home
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February 3, 2011
Feb., 1942
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Westminster, 1937
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Yard in Patton, PA
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Campus Lodge, 1937
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Young adult
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Patton, PA., 1921
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Minnesota Christmas, @1960's
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February 3, 2011
1st National Bank, Patton, PA.
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February 3, 2011
Front of Sandford home, Patton. July, 2010
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February 3, 2011
Punxsutawney Restaurant
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February 3, 2011
Dinsmore homestead, Punxs, July 2010
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February 3, 2011
On Dinsmore porch in Punxs., July 2010
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Concert night at FSC, Nov. 2008
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After the haircut, May 2010
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Birthday, May 2010
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February 3, 2011
Sitting on steps, house in Patton, PA
Howard/LaVerne Dinsmore
February 3, 2011
Church directory, Carpenter's Home
Howard/LaVerne Dinsmore
February 3, 2011
50th wedding anniversary
Howard/LaVerne Dinsmore
February 3, 2011
LRMC Aux, May 2009
Howard/LaVerne Dinsmore
February 3, 2011
Flower cart at LRMC
Howard/LaVerne Dinsmore
February 3, 2011
As a young boy,,,middle 1920's.
Howard/LaVerne Dinsmore
February 3, 2011
early 1940's
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February 3, 2011
Cindy Adams
February 2, 2011
Our prayers and thoughts are with you all
Elizabeth Akens
February 1, 2011
May you rest in peace Mr. Howard Dinsmore you wre a nice kind man to me and my fellow workers. You had a wonderful life...you will be missed.Much love goes out to your family!
Sincerely,Elizabeth Akens
High school at Randolph Macon Academy.
Howard Dinsmore
February 1, 2011
David Mershon
January 31, 2011
Dinsmore Family- may you continue to carry on the chivalry and scholarly ways of the Professor! As always, he had a smile on his face and the Lord in his heart. He treated us like I would want to be treated. The world is a darker place without the light of the good Professor- may he find peace in the bosom of the Lord. My prayers for you and yours-
David and Allison Mershon
Steve Mershon
January 29, 2011
Eva, My condolences to You and Your Family. Please remember we love you and share your grief. I`m thankful that I met your Father. He was a good man, Eva, and is returning home to the Lord. God bless
Mark Mershon
January 29, 2011
Eva,
I am so sorry to hear your loss of your father.
Richard Humston
January 28, 2011
I was privileged to know Dr. Dinsmore when I supplied the Lena Vista church for one year following my retirement, 2006-2007. He shall be missed. Blessings to his family.
Granddad May 2008
January 28, 2011
Granddad May 2008
January 28, 2011
Linda Joiner
January 27, 2011
Eva, Laura, Connie, James and George, My condolences on the going home of your father. I never met him, but Eva always talked about her Dad and I felt like I knew him.
May God guide you at this time of sorrow.
Chuck Fennell
January 27, 2011
Laura,Connie,Eva,James,George:
Sorry to hear of your fathers passing.He was a great man and grandfather he will be missed. My sincere condolences to all the family.
Christine Gutterson
January 27, 2011
My grandfather was a man of few words. In the silence he could play the piano so well- songs of praise to the Lord and when he smiled, his entire face smiled. I will cherish memories of him like when he wore a mint green suite to my wedding and when he and my grandmother would welcome us on their front porch after a long car ride. He was a sweet man that will be missed.
"Because he lives I can face tomorrow. Because he lives, all fear is gone. Because I know who holds the future. And life is worth the living, just because he lives."
Love you family!!!
Lynn Mitchell Felts
January 27, 2011
Connie,
I'm sorry to hear that your father passed away. Please accept my sincere condolences. May the love of family and friends see you through your grief.
Bruce Turner
January 27, 2011
"For to be absent from the body, is to be present with the Lord." My prayers are with the Dinsmore family.
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