EUGENE P. HUTCHINS, SR.
Eugene P. Hutchins, Sr. died Thursday, Dec. 10 at his home in Lakewood. Known to most as "Doc," he was born April 14, 1933 in Wenatchee. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, and a son.
Doc was raised in Tacoma and was a veteran of the Korean War. He married his first wife, Diane, in 1969 and moved to Kittitas County a short time later. He was active in scouting in the Upper County until moving to Ellensburg in 1972.
Doc was best known for his caring about those in greater need than himself and his willingness to open his door and give a helping hand whenever necessary. He spent the last few years providing bicycles, advice and encouragement to the underprivileged children in the Tillicum area near Fort Lewis and McChord Airforce Base.
He is survived by his first wife Diane (dec. 2012) of Ohio, his second wife Betty Young of Lakewood, his sons Eugene "Rick" Jr. of Ellensburg, Andrew Ruskin (1964-2022) (Tammy) of Ohio, Ernest Young of Lakewood, Kirk McElroy of Enumclaw, three daughters, Cindy McElroy of Enumclaw, Shannon Drake of Ohio, Maggie Hutchins of Ohio, numerous grandchildren and "adopted" family members.
Memorial services will be held Wednesday, Dec. 16 at the 1st Church of God at 94th and A in Tacoma.
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Submitter's NOTE:
Doc's parents referred to in this obituary are Chester William "Chet" Hutchins (step-father) and Vina Tuegel (biological mother); brother referred to is actually half-brother, Walter George Smith; and son is stepson Jonathan Young. Doc's cremains are interred on his stepson Jonathan's grave, currently an uninscribed gravestone immediately right of Vern and Vina Tuegal (his parents). Edit by Eugene Jr.
Eugene P. Hutchins, Sr. died Thursday, Dec. 10 at his home in Lakewood. Known to most as "Doc," he was born April 14, 1933 in Wenatchee. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, and a son.
Doc was raised in Tacoma and was a veteran of the Korean War. He married his first wife, Diane, in 1969 and moved to Kittitas County a short time later. He was active in scouting in the Upper County until moving to Ellensburg in 1972.
Doc was best known for his caring about those in greater need than himself and his willingness to open his door and give a helping hand whenever necessary. He spent the last few years providing bicycles, advice and encouragement to the underprivileged children in the Tillicum area near Fort Lewis and McChord Airforce Base.
He is survived by his first wife Diane (dec. 2012) of Ohio, his second wife Betty Young of Lakewood, his sons Eugene "Rick" Jr. of Ellensburg, Andrew Ruskin (1964-2022) (Tammy) of Ohio, Ernest Young of Lakewood, Kirk McElroy of Enumclaw, three daughters, Cindy McElroy of Enumclaw, Shannon Drake of Ohio, Maggie Hutchins of Ohio, numerous grandchildren and "adopted" family members.
Memorial services will be held Wednesday, Dec. 16 at the 1st Church of God at 94th and A in Tacoma.
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Submitter's NOTE:
Doc's parents referred to in this obituary are Chester William "Chet" Hutchins (step-father) and Vina Tuegel (biological mother); brother referred to is actually half-brother, Walter George Smith; and son is stepson Jonathan Young. Doc's cremains are interred on his stepson Jonathan's grave, currently an uninscribed gravestone immediately right of Vern and Vina Tuegal (his parents). Edit by Eugene Jr.
EUGENE P. HUTCHINS, SR.
Eugene P. Hutchins, Sr. died Thursday, Dec. 10 at his home in Lakewood. Known to most as "Doc," he was born April 14, 1933 in Wenatchee. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, and a son.
Doc was raised in Tacoma and was a veteran of the Korean War. He married his first wife, Diane, in 1969 and moved to Kittitas County a short time later. He was active in scouting in the Upper County until moving to Ellensburg in 1972.
Doc was best known for his caring about those in greater need than himself and his willingness to open his door and give a helping hand whenever necessary. He spent the last few years providing bicycles, advice and encouragement to the underprivileged children in the Tillicum area near Fort Lewis and McChord Airforce Base.
He is survived by his first wife Diane (dec. 2012) of Ohio, his second wife Betty Young of Lakewood, his sons Eugene "Rick" Jr. of Ellensburg, Andrew Ruskin (1964-2022) (Tammy) of Ohio, Ernest Young of Lakewood, Kirk McElroy of Enumclaw, three daughters, Cindy McElroy of Enumclaw, Shannon Drake of Ohio, Maggie Hutchins of Ohio, numerous grandchildren and "adopted" family members.
Memorial services will be held Wednesday, Dec. 16 at the 1st Church of God at 94th and A in Tacoma.
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Submitter's NOTE:
Doc's parents referred to in this obituary are Chester William "Chet" Hutchins (step-father) and Vina Tuegel (biological mother); brother referred to is actually half-brother, Walter George Smith; and son is stepson Jonathan Young. Doc's cremains are interred on his stepson Jonathan's grave, currently an uninscribed gravestone immediately right of Vern and Vina Tuegal (his parents). Edit by Eugene Jr.
Eugene P. Hutchins, Sr. died Thursday, Dec. 10 at his home in Lakewood. Known to most as "Doc," he was born April 14, 1933 in Wenatchee. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, and a son.
Doc was raised in Tacoma and was a veteran of the Korean War. He married his first wife, Diane, in 1969 and moved to Kittitas County a short time later. He was active in scouting in the Upper County until moving to Ellensburg in 1972.
Doc was best known for his caring about those in greater need than himself and his willingness to open his door and give a helping hand whenever necessary. He spent the last few years providing bicycles, advice and encouragement to the underprivileged children in the Tillicum area near Fort Lewis and McChord Airforce Base.
He is survived by his first wife Diane (dec. 2012) of Ohio, his second wife Betty Young of Lakewood, his sons Eugene "Rick" Jr. of Ellensburg, Andrew Ruskin (1964-2022) (Tammy) of Ohio, Ernest Young of Lakewood, Kirk McElroy of Enumclaw, three daughters, Cindy McElroy of Enumclaw, Shannon Drake of Ohio, Maggie Hutchins of Ohio, numerous grandchildren and "adopted" family members.
Memorial services will be held Wednesday, Dec. 16 at the 1st Church of God at 94th and A in Tacoma.
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Submitter's NOTE:
Doc's parents referred to in this obituary are Chester William "Chet" Hutchins (step-father) and Vina Tuegel (biological mother); brother referred to is actually half-brother, Walter George Smith; and son is stepson Jonathan Young. Doc's cremains are interred on his stepson Jonathan's grave, currently an uninscribed gravestone immediately right of Vern and Vina Tuegal (his parents). Edit by Eugene Jr.
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Eugene Sr. cremains are interred on Jonathan Young (his stepson's) grave, currently an uninscribed gravestone immediately right of Vern and Vina Tuegal (his parents).
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