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02/17/1938
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02/15/2011
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Bill Hutton Obituary
Having served the Lord splendidly in this life, He called Bill Hutton home on February 15, 2011. Born February 17, 1938 in Delta, CO to Levi and Bertha Hutton along with twin brother Bob, Bill graduated from Sunnyside (WA) High School in 1956 where he won the title of state boxing champion. While serving in the US Army, Bill married Sandra "Sandy" Zepp before settling in Burien, WA where he found employment first with Standard Oil. In 1966 they moved to the Spokane Valley where he began working for Zep Manufacturing Co. In 1981 Bill began working as the minister of education at Pines Baptist Church. After attending Dallas Baptist Theological Seminary, Bill and Sandy moved in 1987 to East Wenatchee where he served as associate pastor at Eastmont Baptist Church. In 1998 Bill was called to serve as pastor at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Suncrest, WA where he continued to serve until his recent retirement. He is survived by his wife of nearly 52 years, Sandra (Zepp) Hutton; twin brother Bobby J. Hutton of Madrid, Spain; sister Carolee Pellegrino of Peoria, AZ; their children: Doug (Kathy) Hutton of Nine Mile Falls, JoLynn (Jerry) Yates of Greenacres, and LeAnne (Matt) Watrous of Ellensburg; 13 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and numerous nieces and nephews. Among his hobbies were gardening and spending time with his grandchildren, all of whom he adored. A time of visitation will be Monday, February 21, 2011 from 11:00 am until 5:00 pm at Heritage Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 am on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at Dishman Baptist Church, 315 N. Argonne Rd, Spokane Valley, WA. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the graveside service which will be at Washington State Veterans Cemetery in Medical Lake at 1:30 pm following the funeral. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in the name of Bill Hutton to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Association (www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org), 1-888-733-6741.
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Ashley Ward
February 11, 2014
Missing you, Grandpa...the funny way you said my name (Ay-shley), the way you would watch boxing and your shoulders would twitch like you were in the ring, "Good guys always wear white cowboy hats", the way you would lovingly "remind" Nana ("Now, San..."), signature cowboy getup (hat and all!), first horseback rides, and gentle but firm sound advice when I needed it most. "God first, always put God first."
We'll miss you, Bill! See you in heaven someday!
Barbara Heckenlively
April 17, 2011
Glenda&Joe Chapin
February 27, 2011
Bill was an important part of our family, he baptized 2 of our children and was our pastor for just about 4 years. Our thoughts and prayers are with Sandy and the family.
Bonnie Perkins
February 22, 2011
Sandy, we are so glad on your journey for the Lord, He allowed you to come to Texas. You both made a difference in so many lives. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
We love you, Clyde & Bonnie Perkins
February 22, 2011
So sorry to hear about Bill, many good times way back at Pines! You're in our thoughts and prayers. Bob & Arlis
Jim Chanes
February 22, 2011
Uncle Bill - you will be in my thoughts always! To Aunt Sandy, Doug, JoLynn and LeAnne. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.. I am sorry I couldn't be there.
Jim Chanes
February 22, 2011
Uncle Bill, you will always be in my thoughts! To Aunt Sandy, Doug, JoLynn, LeAnne and families, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you and I am sorry I couldn't be there. Miss you all.
Kevin & Sheila Schmidt
February 21, 2011
Keeping you and your family in our prayers. Sorry for your loss.
JoLynn Yates
February 21, 2011
Dad, you showed me what God's love is like...unconditional. I will miss you here, but I am not saying goodbye. It might be a while, but I'll see you later.
The kids next door
February 21, 2011
Wonderful Neighbor and Friend,
We will ALWAYS remember the smiling
Derek Hibdon
February 21, 2011
Bill- Thank you for what you taught me at church and what you showed me about being a Christian.
February 21, 2011
Sandy, Heartfelt sympathy to you and yours in your loss. What a comfort to know that Bill is in the presence of Jesus. May the Lord bless and hold you close,
Beth Gunnison
retired Washington Trust Bank drive-thru teller, Five Mile
Barbara on left, Jeanette on right
Jeanette Chaffee
February 21, 2011
Bill and Sandy were dear, dear friends and our next door neighbors in Opportunity. Their kindness and love to us will always be remembered. The Lord brought them into our lives at a time we very much needed His touch ~ so He sent the Huttons. Now Bill is with my Mom, Carol, in Heaven.I am praying for you, Sandy, that the Lord will wrap you in His comfort and love as only He can do.
George & Midge Braman
February 21, 2011
What a committeed man, the way Bill loved the Lord and his family and the example he set. Enjoyed the many years of friendship and the wonderful visit this winter in Arizona.
LeAnne Watrous
February 20, 2011
I love you, Dad. I miss you. Always in our hearts forever.
Sue and Jeff McCullough
February 20, 2011
I did not know Bill, Hutton but I know JoLynn, and our hearts grieve with you.
Craig & Lyn Spangler
February 20, 2011
It was a privilege to have so wonderful a neighbor and friend. We have always been touched by Bill's passionate devotion to his pastoral calling and to his family and huge cirle of friends. We know Bill rests eternally now in the presence of his Saviour! May God shower his Grace of consolation upon all who grieve Bill's passing.
Barbara Heckenlively
February 18, 2011
Pastor Bill has been my Pastor and friend since we moved here in 2003. I have always cherished our friendship with him and Sandy. His gentle and kind manner and his wise sermons and guidance will be what we remember most. I always thought of him as Christ-like. I especially enjoyed visiting with him and talking to him in the days before his passing. He led me to and understanding of Christ and my salvation. I will miss him so much and look forward to seeing him again in heaven.
Sandy Allen
February 18, 2011
As I look back on the last 12 plus years that I came into Bill's life as a memeber of the church then to become extended family. I am reminded of times he spoke of how wonderful it will be to be with our Lord. I will miss Bill with all my heart, but I know he has no more tears and he had an AMAZING life. God Bless his family.
Candy & Rocky Fortner
February 18, 2011
Always with a smile and readiness to support our Boy Scouts, Pastor Bill will be more than missed, as he was a cherished member of our community and lives. May you rest in peace and take your position of honor at the right hand of our Lord, forever more guiding us with the exceptional way in which you lead your life.
Janelle, Dave, Jacob and Mia Brinkley
February 18, 2011
We will always miss Bill, He was our pastor, our best friend, and part of our extended family. We were very blessed to have Bill in our lives.
Daris Sutton
February 18, 2011
Daris & Betty Sutton loves the Hutton Family. We grieve also the loss of Bill.
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