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Halimah Rasheed
May 22, 2023
Dr James Hutchinson memory will never fade he’s like family his kindness and tough grit will always be a memory that I will cherish. No matter the circumstances he always found a way to keep you laughing at your own situation. Their is no one else that I can compare him to other than my late husband they shared the same sense of humor. He holds a spot in my heart just like Samuel my husband. I can still hear his jokes and realness when I think of him and that’s pretty often.
Toussaint Bourne
August 24, 2021
We met when I moved to San Mateo and started walking very early in the morning. It took me by pleasant surprise when I walked into your office a few months later for my first visit with my new primary doctor. You were a gem. Like a father. We were birthday buddies and I will never forget our many conversations. I am so fortunate to have been in your presence. You were a gift to us all.
Danny Gordon
August 18, 2021
Dr. James Hutchinson was for sure an icon! I was lucky enough to have him as my doctor for 20 + years. Every visit annually was much more than a yearly check-up. We could talk about any topic that was happening in the world. He was a handsome man that had a great smile and laughter was easy. Dr. Hutchinson was so smart and down to earth. His memory was incredible, he could remember things that happened in his childhood. I learned that when I became his personal fitness trainer. I had the pleasure to train him weekly on his day off. Our relationship was no longer Dr. and patient. Dr. Hutchinson became a mentor and good friend. His words of wisdom are words I will always keep with me and I use them with my current clients daily. I had the pleasure to wish him a happy 98th birthday. He was in good spirits and looking forward to the future and resuming personal training. Religion was important to him and I believe he is now with the lord and with family. He will forever be missed but not forgotten. San Mateo County's first black doctor! Thank you for being so valuable to so many of us. You paved the way for many people including me. Rest in peace, Dr. James Hutchinson. My wife Theresa and I will miss you!
Roslyn Biscoe
August 14, 2021
Dr.James Hutchinson was a icon. You will be missed. I'm so honored to have known you and thank you for delivering me.
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Eva Canellos
August 7, 2021
Dr. Hutchinson was a great man, and although I didn’t know him well, I had such respect and affection for him the times that we conversed. His daughter Karen is a jewel, reflecting her father’s kindness, strength, and spirit. May his memory be eternal.
James Gordon
August 5, 2021
Knew Hames as his patient for about 20 + years. In 2017 I found myself in ICU at a Silicon Valley hospital for 3 weeks. A day or two after being transferred to recovery, I received a call from Dr. Hutchinson to check on my condition. I told him I felt lucky to be alive and blessed to have survived my ordeal. He replied “ don’t worry Gordon, only the good die young”.
We shared a hearty laugh and I was very happy for his call. A straight shooter standing on solid ground. The world is less beautiful with distinguished gentlemen like James Hutchinson !
God speed.
James Gordon
Candy Burns
June 12, 2021
God Children
said he was one of the Best Doctors in San Mateo.
RIP DR.
Doris Lee
June 8, 2021
May 7th 2021 around noon was the last time I saw Dr Hutchinson. It’s been over a year since I visited his office before the pandemic in 2019. He was high in spirit and pleasing in manner as always but he had become very frail in terms of physical condition. I was hoping to see him at least one more time before his planned retirement in July. Little did I know, that’s not going to happen. It’s amazing that he can work till 98 years of age. With much admiration for his contribution to society, I will miss him dearly.
Monica Holland
June 8, 2021
Dr. Hutchinson, You have always been a light in my heart as an African American Man. You gave us all a clear version of what we can achieve in obedience. Thank You from The Holland Family.
Anne Colby
June 8, 2021
It was an honor to work with him at Planned Parenthood. He was an honorable, courageous, caring man unafraid to speak the truth. With love to his family.
Ethel/Jeffery Batiste
June 6, 2021
It is with much love and sadness that I sign this guestbook. Your presence will be missed by the community. Your humor and wit was a blessing. Condolences to your family.
Myrna Moore
June 5, 2021
I am honored to have met Dr. Hutchinson and interacted with him in the community, He was always warm and positive with a great sense of humor. He will be dearly missed as I have only heard nice things about him from those who knew him longer. Condolences to the family and all who mourn for him. He was special and a blessing to humanity.
Halimah Rasheed
June 3, 2021
Dr Hutchensen, was the best of the best he was a blessed soul full of life and humor. My husband and I were privileged to have him as our doctor. He always had a medical antidote and emotional antidote for your body and mind. He was a great story teller and therapist. I will miss him dearly. Condolences to his family and loved ones.
Halimah Rasheed and Family
Sybil Black
May 28, 2021
Dr. Hutchinson was an Icon for the Black community in San Mateo. Thank you for your service in providing good medical care and for being a family friend too! You will be greatly missed. Sending my condolences to the family.
Richard Levy
May 28, 2021
"One of a kind...."....."They broke the mold."..........a living merger of humor and grit.......and compassion. Farewell, Jim!
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