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Cora Hutchinson Obituary
Cora Hutchinson (83) passed away peacefully July 31, 2023 after a courageous 12 year battle with Alzheimer's and Vascular Dementia. She was born in Everett, WA to Clair and Bettie Ramsey on July 2, 1940. Cora graduated from Everett High School class of 1958. She married Ray Hutchinson on June 6, 1959 and they eventually moved to Vancouver, WA in 1972.
Cora worked for the Vancouver School District for 20 years, 18 of them at Lakeshore Elementary with special needs children and as a crossing guard. She loved working with children of all ages and touched many lives throughout her career and beyond.
She was devoted to her family. She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years Ray Hutchinson; her brother Jack Ramsey and sister Mollie Odell; children Andy (Brenda), Ray (Carrie), Beth (Trevor) and Rob. Cora's biggest joys were her 15 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. She loved being a Grandma and spending time with her family, grandkids and great grandkids.
Services will be held Friday August 18, 2023 at Evergreen Memorial Garden, 1101 NE 112 th Ave,Vancouver WA 98684 at 3:00pm
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Vancouver Point Senior Living, Devine Health Care and the Ray Hickey Hospice House. In lieu of flowers we ask donations to be made to Alzheimer Care, Shriners Hospital and the Ray Hickey Hospice House.
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Love Jack and Deanna Ramsey
August 14, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Nancy Palm
August 13, 2023
So sorry for your loss. May special memories of Cora give you comfort and peace. Cora was such a kind and caring person. I met her when she worked at Lakeshore, and I loved the way she interacted with the special needs children with whom she worked and the positive and cheerful attitude with which she did her job. Her love for the children was so evident, especially when she would get down on the floor to engage and play with a child. The memory of her will be a blessing.
Michelle Kain
August 12, 2023
My deepest condolences to the entire Hutchinson family. Cora always had a warm smile and a graceful heart. She will be missed.
Skooter and Corky
August 12, 2023
We are sorry to read of the passing of "Mama Hutch". She was a very special person - our deepest condolences to the family.
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