Philip Wade Dinsmore |
| Posted 2009-12-13 by Sharla |
| The Arizona Republic, Phoenix, Arizona February 9, 2003 Philip Wade Dinsmore. November 4, 1942 to January 28, 2003. Long time Tucsonan, prominent architect and community leader. Born in Gilroy California to Wilbur (deceased) and Elizabeth Dinsmore of Tucson. Survived by wife Mary Kay Dinsmore (Tucson); sons Robert & wife Caroline (Redwood Shores, CA) and Kerry & wife Carole (Tucson); sisters Margaret Psaltis (Fairlawn, NJ) and Paula & husband Chris Daman (San Luis Obispo, CA) and many nephews, nieces and cousins. A UA graduate of Architecture (1965), Dinsmore designed many award winning buildings throughout the state. He was a leader in his profession, serving 12 years at the national level of the American Institute of Architects and was awarded a Fellowship for his design talents and service. He served his community as well, board positions included the Educational Enrichment Fund, College of Architecture National Advisory Council, YMCA of Metropolitan Tucson and the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration. A celebration of his life is being planned for a later date. The family wishes memorial gifts to be made to UA Foundation for the College of Architecture, P.O. Box 210109, Tucson, AZ 85721 or YMCA of Metropolitan Tucson, P.O. Box 1111, Tucson, AZ 85702. (Obit: Courtesy of Pat Wilson) |
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