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Obituary for Elwood J. Hutson

Elwood J.  Hutson
Elwood J. Hutson, a lifelong Hood River, Oregon resident, passed away March 22, 2010 at Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital. He was 89 years of age.

Services were held Friday, March 26, 2010 at Anderson’s Tribute Center. Interment was at Idlewilde Cemetery.

Elwood was born January 4, 1921 in Hood River, Oregon the youngest child of Lillian and John Hutson. He attended Barrett Elementary School, Laurelwood Academy, Linfield College and the University of Oregon Dental School. He practiced Dentistry in Hood River his entire career, starting in 1955; retiring in 1986. He met his wife in High School at Laurelwood Academy in 1939. They married after WW II in June 1946. He lived in the family home on Belmont Drive, most of his life; leaving for High School, WW II, College, and Dental School. This was the place he most loved to be. Sitting in their family room, looking out at Mt. Hood. Elwood loved his family and had the joy of living next door to his father, John; brother Leonard, (Speed), and close to his sister Esther from The Dalles. He was known in the community as a member of the Lions Club. Elwood was involved in the community "stop smoking" classes that were held around the valley for many years. He was also a driver for the "Caravan", taking seniors to appointments as needed. He loved camping in his earlier years. Upon retirement touring in a motor home with his wife and family. He enjoyed many vacations in the last few years going to Washington DC, Hawaii, Bend OR, and most recently Palm Springs CA.

He is survived by his wife or 63 years, Berniece (Bunny), his brother Leonard (Speed); wife Viola, daughter Karen; husband James, son Brad, son Don; wife Linda, daughter Sandy. Elwood has 5 grandchildren, 8 great grand children, and numerous nieces, nephews and their children.

He was preceded in death by 3 sisters before his birth, brother Harold, Parents, son Steve, sister Esther. He was loved by all his family, and loved greatly in return. There will be a large hole in our family; we will miss him forever.

The family suggests memorial contributions be sent to the Seventh Day Adventist Church, C/O Anderson's Tribute Center (Funerals • Receptions • Cremations) 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, OR 97031. Please visit our website to leave a condolence for Elwood’s family. www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com


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