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James Hutchins Obituary
Cincinnati, OH - 12/2/32—11/30/20
Son of the late Peyton and Mildred Hutchins; survived by his wife of 44 years, Ruth; his children: James P. Hutchins Jr. (Teresa); Jennifer Patrick (Jim); Judith Hutchins; John Hutchins (Toni); Johanna Hutchins; Jessica Potts (Robert); Jeremy Hutchins (Ginny); Jeffrey Hutchins (Joanne); Douglas Morgan; and Elizabeth Morgan (Kate). He also leaves many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and a cousin, Gwen Saucier, as well as his beloved boxer, Simon.
Jim earned his BS in chemical engineering from Johns Hopkins University, where he was also an All-American soccer player. He is still tied for 12th in career goals nearly 70 years later. He went on to earn his MS and PhD from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He began a long career at P&G in 1962, retiring in 1997, and held several patents. He also taught at UC for 20 years.
He coached softball, baseball and soccer; he was very active with soccer in Finneytown, especially in regards to opening the sport up to women. Jim was inducted into the S.A.Y. Soccer Hall of Fame for his contributions to women's soccer in 2018.
Jim was an accomplished dog trainer; he began obedience training in 1962, and started agility training in 1995 at the Queen City Dog Training Club. QCDTC purchased their existing building in 2011 and named the ring portion "The Jim Hutchins Building" in recognition of all his work. He owned, trained and showed boxers for many years.
Jim had a kind heart and a good sense of humor, and will be greatly missed. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Alzheimer's Society of Cincinnati, or a charity of one's choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Hutchins
Diane Vordenberg Bernal
December 3, 2022
Mr Hutchins, my soccer coach, The Honeybears, the first girls soccer team in Finneytown, I was 13. We traveled to different areas to play and were the team to beat. We had a reputation! Mr Hutchins taught us skills, plays, tactics and good sportsmanship. Mr Hutchins loved our team. He took us to tournaments in Canada and Maryland where we even played in the snow...we were unstoppable! I went on to play soccer for 24 years. Mr Hutchibs called me Big D because I was tall and had a long kick. I went on to help start a women's soccer team in college and we were good too! As I sit here watching the USA play the Netherlands in The World Cup, I'm now 63, I can hear Mr Hutchins words today, " one touch, use your wings, as a defender keep your body between the ball and the goal". I will never forget him. I loved my coach and his dedication to us girls which we returned. Thank you Mr Hutchins. Soccer has played an integral part of my life. I will always love the sport, be a team player in any competition and teach with grace, patience and perseverance because of the lessons you taught me. Diane Vordenberg Bernal
Bonnie Smith
December 6, 2020
Jim was a funny and caring man I have known Jim and Ruthie for many years through the dog club and other activities they were a great team I consider them good friends and he will be deeply missed God Bless
Toni Sergent
December 6, 2020
Jim always shared his knowledge to help others he will be missed. Very sorry for your families loss
Susan Crumpler
December 6, 2020
I worked with Jim, although not so closely, at P&G. I was always so impressed with his kindness as well as his clear competence in his work. I remember talking with him at the copier one day about his dogs - clearly one of his great loves! Condolences to his family in this great loss.
Daniel Young
December 5, 2020
Hutchins Family- So sorry to hear about Jim. This is Dan Young- I played soccer with Jeff in Finneytown many years ago. My father Gerry Young coached with Jim for many years. All my best and take care- Dan
Connie Blanken
December 4, 2020
I enjoyed working in the same Department at P&G for Jim for about 10 years, and then was pleased to see when he came to Queen City Dog Training Club with his Boxers. Jim was so pleasant to chat with on occasion. He once asked me how many people from P&G that I still see, and actually not many, as most P&G'ers came to Cincy to work from other parts of the country. Jim agreed and said he missed seeing all his friends from his working days. I only met Ruth through Queen City, and I can't imagine how bad she's missing Jim after 40 years as his wife. My thoughts are with Ruth and the family.
Robin Fargus
December 4, 2020
I’m so Sorry to hear this news. My condolences to Ruth and their family I met them years ago training dogs and it’s been quite awhile since I’ve seen them. They are wonderful people.
Lou Lococo
December 4, 2020
Our condolences to Ruthie and the family. I remember Jim as a friend and supporter in my years of coaching girls soccer in Finneytown. I’m sure he will be missed by the soccer community.
Renee Fulcer
December 3, 2020
Goodbye Jim, I think of you often and thankful to have shared a love of Boxers and dog training.
Sheila J Cook
December 3, 2020
Such a kind and friendly man, whom I first met when I ran my first agility dog, Sadie. Deepest sympathies and condolences to Ruth and his family
Cat
December 3, 2020
I called him Mr. Wonderful for a reason!
Nadine Glaub
December 3, 2020
Jim was a kind and uplifting man with an incredible work ethic. His contributions to QCDTC and the world of dog sports are unequaled.
Condolences to Ruthie and his family Jim truly impacted this world in a positive way and will be missed by many.
Kathie Smith
December 3, 2020
He was quit a force in Finneytown. Bob and I were neighbors for many years. Our thoughts and prayers to the family.
Massimo Cotella
December 3, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. I was blessed having the chance to get to know him (and his dog). I always respected him and admired him for his ethics, professsionalism and subtle irony that make a conversation or simply staying around him enjoyable. RIP Jim
Sandra Ramey and Family
December 2, 2020
To the entire Hutchins family; We are deeply sorry to hear of Jim's passing. A few simple words cannot adequately sum up the wonderful relationship our family has had with yours in the "over half a century" that we have known you. You are all sincerely in our thoughts and prayers, especially for Jim's wonderful wife, Ruth, during this difficult transition. Thank you both for the blessing of your presence in our lives. God Speed Jim...
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