Theodor Philip "Phil" Stinson age 99 of Deland passed away on Saturday July 14 2012 just short of his 70th wedding anniversary. Memorial services are private. Phil was born to Theodor and Sarah Stinson in Fruitland Park FL where he grew up graduated Leesburg high school and met and married his wife. He attended Curtis Wright Flight Institute worked as a Final Inspector of rebuild US Military training aircrafts at Orlando Airbase and a Building inspector for the 1st Federal Savings and Loan Veterans Administration and the State Agricultural Department. He was a quiet determined gentleman who could; fix play build fly or drive anything. He was a talented musician playing locally in a band considered a "Pioneer of Flight" and a true "Florida Cracker." He leaves behind his beloved wife of nearly 70 years: Eileen Stinson 5 children; Phil (Beth) Sarah Mary Nancy and Peggy Stinson 9 grandchildren 10 great grandchildren and a large loving extension of family and friends. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.lohmanfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Lohman Funeral Home in Deland.