Stimpson family.

The Stimpson family is noted for its members' contributions to the community of Bellingham, Washington, during the twentieth century, most notably in the areas of healthcare and education.

Bellingham physician Edward K. Stimpson was a graduate of Reed College, Stanford University and Harvard Medical School, who served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He was an early proponent of local civil defense efforts and a lifelong advocate for public health and local hospitals. A member of numerous civic organizations and local boards, Edward K. Stimpson was instrumental in the expansion and modernization of Saint Luke's General Hospital in Bellingham, Washington. His wife Catharine C. "Kitty" (Watts) Stimpson (daughter of prominent businessman Arthur E. Watts and Maud Belden Watts) is also recognized for her civic leadership and many contributions to the community. Kitty was active on local boards including Whatcom Community College, Saint Luke's General Hospital, North Puget Sound Comprehensive Health Planning Council and the American Hospital Association Regional Advisory Board. In 1977, President Jimmy Carter appointed Kitty to the National Council on Educational Research, the policy board for the National Institute of Education.