Anna Stinson obituary, 2004
from the Michigan Record Eagle, 15 Feb 2004 INTERLOCHEN - Anna L. 'Ann' Stinson, 86, of Interlochen, formerly of Traverse City, died on Friday, Feb. 13, 2004, at Tendercare. She was born in Mt. Holly, N.J., on Feb. 11, 1918, the daughter of Henry H. and Pearla Mae (Nixon) Swain. Ann married John J. Stinson on Jan. 29, 1938, in Bordentown, N.J. Ann was a beautician and worked for East Field Beauty shop, along with being a homemaker. She was a member of the Golden Fellowship Senior Citizens group and attended the Grace Episcopal Church. Ann had a green thumb, and enjoyed growing house plants. She also enjoyed cross-stitch, crocheting, knitting and crafts. She truly loved her family, especially her grandchildren. Ann is survived by her husband of 66 years, John J. Stinson of Interlochen; two daughters, Judith Ann (Charles) Kitchel of Grand Rapids, and Patricia Lynn (James) Shooks of Central Lake; her son, Michael Henry (Gwen) Stinson of lnterlochen; nine grandchildren, Molly Sh