Name: Visitation for Daniel G. Stimson
Start: 2017-11-04T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-11-04T22:00:00.000Z
Location: St. Stephen Lutheran Church

WILLIAMSBURG - Daniel G. Stimson, 68, of Williamsburg, VA, former Director of Track and Field at the College of William and Mary, passed away October 17, 2017. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, coach and mentor and kept in close contact with many former athletes and coaches, enjoying every part of their lives. He was known for his infectious optimism in the face of adversity and always said "There's hope." Dan Stimson graduated from Falconer High School Class of '67, son of Gerald and Nancy Stimson. He graduated with honors from Ohio University in 1971 (All-Ohio, Central Collegiate and two-time MAC shot put champion), and held a master's degree from Miami Ohio '74. Stimson coached track and field at the University of Tennessee in '71-72 and '82-86, Miami University (Ohio) '73-82, and the College of William and Mary from 1986 until his retirement when he continued as a volunteer coach. His honors included: Chautauqua County Sports Hall of Fame; the William & Mary Athletics Hall of Fame; Miami University Cradle of Coaches Hall of Fame; Honorary Alumnus of William & Mary 2011, and the Stimson Throwing Events Area. He and his wife were active members of St. Stephens Lutheran Church. Dan is survived by his wife of 46 years, Rosemary (Beal); a daughter, Krista Crider, her husband, Scott Crider; grandchildren, Samuel and Kara Crider; a son, Clare Daniel Stimson; sisters, Brenda Schmidt, Kathy DeFilippo (s. Dom DeFilippo); nephews, Amir and Hassan Estakhrian; and a great-niece, Azadeh Estakhrian. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, Nov. 5, at 2 p.m. at the Williamsburg United Methodist Church with reception to follow at St. Stephen Lutheran. The family visitation will take place 4-6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4, St. Stephen Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers please consider: the Daniel G. and Rosemary B. Stimson Track Endowment at William & Mary, the Pauley Heart Center at VCU, or St. Stephen Lutheran Church of Williamsburg VA. Online condolences may be offered at www.nelsenwilliamsburg.com.

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Published by Virginia Gazette on Oct. 21, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Daniel Stimson

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13 Entries

Allyn Hill

June 5, 2020

Just found out about this as Dan was a teammate of my HS coach at Ohio University and a coach to me at Miami of Ohio in the late 70's. Dan made college distance running bearable for me. I will never forget him driving his old (I think it was a Dodge) around our course timing and yelling encouragement. He had painted that car with a rattle can and then drove it before it dried so it had a "zebra" look to at as the wind made the paint job uneven. Great man, funny and super nice.

Dave Mayer

February 19, 2019

I had the good fortune of being coached by Dan in my Miami days ('79 grad) He was a great Hall of Fame Coach but he was even a better man. We were all lucky to cross paths with Coach and we'll all miss his big smile, booming voice and optimistic outlook towards everything. The man just always had a smile. Coach, from your Miami University track family...Love + Honor!

Benton Lutz

November 8, 2017

Dan was a dear friend and alway a pleasure to be with. Our hearts are with Rosemary, Krista and Clare. Maxine and Benton Lutz

Benton Lutz

November 8, 2017

Dear Rosemary, Krista and Clare - we have such fond memories of Dan and of all of you. Too soon. Too soon. You are in our hearts. Maxine & Benton Lutz.

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November 5, 2017

It can be so hard to face the first year with out your loved one but the love of Family and Friends can carry you through.(Psalm 18:2)

Clare Howard-Pike

November 1, 2017

I was a childhood friend of Dan's sister Kathy but we lost touch years ago. I remember fondly the times spent at the Stimson home. My prayers and a wish for peace go out to the family.

Marlon Mattis

October 23, 2017

Dan travelled 6 hours in torrential rains in 2012 to recruit my son Sam. On crutches and wet to the bone he sat down and enchanted us with his charm and countless stories. From that moment on I became a fan and a friend. I wish I knew him before I left W&M in 1985. The void that Dan leaves is not possible to fill. He was unique in his care, dedication, knowledge and character. I am so glad I drove down a couple of months ago to visit him and share some stories. For 4 hours he didnt take a breath as he rolled from in tale to the next. Great coach but a greater man.

Debbie Turnage

October 22, 2017

I had the pleasure of working with Dan for many years and while doing so I was able to enjoy what a wonderful and kind person he was. Always had a smile on his face and he always had the most positive attitude about his passion, Track and Field and especially the Shot Put. This man was also a very big family man who loved them with all of his heart. We often talked about Rosemary and Clare (especially since he was in the same class as my daughter and knew each other). Dan was a very active man in the church, too. May God give his family and close friends the strength in these such sad times. Men like Dan Stimson are few and far between and he will be sorely missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him both as a coach and a friend like myself.

Bill Forbes

October 21, 2017

I knew Dan as a young man and was sorry to hear of his passing. I wanted to extend my condolences to you.
Sincerely

Dan teaching Karen at family reunion.

Andrea Magnuson

October 21, 2017

Andrea & Tim Magnuson

October 21, 2017

We have only good memories of Dan and the time we were able to spend with him, mostly at Beal Family Reunions. Everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him is aware of that wonderful smile and his upbeat personality. He was so generous - even spent time teaching our daughter to throw a shot put during a reunion! We are thinking of you all. Love, Andrea, Tim, Katie, Bryan, Michael, Ashleigh, Karen, Collin and Becca.

Bryan Pownall

October 21, 2017

We have lost a wonderful man!! I will always remember my time with Coach at Miami of Ohio. He was a great mentor, friend, and wonderful individual. Always thought the world of him. His infectious personality and the love for what he did and the people that he did it with was something that I will never forget. Those of us who had the good fortune to cross paths with Dan were the luck ones!! All my best to Rosemary and the family during this difficult time. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bryan Pownall

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