Sara Stauffer Hutchinson

HUTCHINSON Sara Stauffer Hutchinson, 87, passed away at home December 3, 2001 after a brief illness. She was the wife of Colonel William S. Hutchinson Jr., USA (Retired), who passed away in February 1992. They were married for 44 years. She was born on September 25, 1914 in Bethlehem, PA to Anna Rapp Stauffer and Charles Stauffer. In 1932 she graduated with honors from Moravian Seminary for Women in Bethlehem, PA and in 1936 from Goucher College in Baltimore, MD with a degree in Sociology. While at Goucher she served as president of the student body in her senior year and was a member of the Gamma Phi Beta Sorority. Throughout her husbands career she served as the president of The Womens Club at several Army bases. The frequent travel associated with military life also allowed her to enjoy her love of art and history. She and her husband moved to Jacksonville in 1969. She was one of the Cummer Gallery of Arts first class of Docents, and active in that organization as long as she was able. She was also the President of the South Pointe of Ortega Homeowners Association, and a member of Ponte Vedra Inn and Club. She was a member of St. Marks Episcopal Church, serving on the Alter Guild. She is survived by her daughter, Ann Hutchinson, of Capitan, NM; her son William Hutchinson III and his wife Peri of Port Orange, FL; two grandchildren, Darby Hutchinson Doll of Winter Springs, FL, John Hutchinson of Orlando, FL; two great-grandchildren, Sierra and Bryce Doll; and her sister , Jeanne Stauffer Beaudry, of Medina, Washigton. Memorial Services will be held at Egret Hall in Cypress Village, 4600 Middleton Park Circle, Jacksonville at 2:00p.m. Saturday, December 8th, 2001 with the Rev. Margaret Brown officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Rd., Jacksonville, Fl. 32257 (904-268-5200). Arrangements under the direction and care of QUINN-SHALZ, A FAMILY FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE, 3RDand Ponte Verda Blvd., 249-1100. Please sign the Guestbook at Jacksonville.com