Jason Charles Hutton

Jason Charles Hutton, age 57, of Castle Rock, Colorado, passed away on October 30, 2026. He was born in Arvada, Colorado on December 30, 1968. Jason will be remembered with deep respect and enduring affection by all who knew him, a beloved presence whose courage and open hearted spirit left a lasting imprint on family, friends, and community alike.

Jason pursued his education with purpose, attending Steamboat Junior College before transferring to Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado, where he graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Environmental Biology. Durango became more than a place he studied—it became the landscape of his life for two decades after graduation, a setting that suited his independent nature and deep appreciation for the natural world. He once hoped to become a wildlife officer, a path that reflected both his bravery and his desire to live close to the outdoors he cherished.

An adventurous life, for Jason, was not an idea but a practice. He was passionate about the outdoors and found joy in boating, skiing, scuba diving, rock climbing, ice climbing, kayaking, and fishing. He loved to ski black diamond, meeting challenge with steady confidence. He also treasured indoor climbing with his daughter, blending his free-spirited love of movement and exploration with the pride he felt in fatherhood. Among his many outdoor pursuits, a 22-day run rafting in the Grand Canyon stood as a testament to the boldness and stamina with which he embraced the world.

Jason’s working life reflected his commitment to both people and place. In Durango, he worked at Bula and later Four Corner River Sports, teaching kayaking to kids—sharing skills, patience, and a sense of possibility with the next generation. He also co-owned Homefront Interiors in Durango, bringing the same steady dedication to his business life that he brought to everything he cared about.

On November 14, 1997, he married Lisa Garny, and they spent twenty years together. In 2013, he met Cheryl Newton while volunteering at the county fair, an encounter rooted in the simple act of showing up for the community. Above all, Jason was very proud to be a dad, a role that carried his deepest devotion.

Jason is survived by his father and mother, Chuck and Diana Hutton, sister Angie VanNote, her husband Jeff and their children Jordan and Cody.  And his precious daughter Taylor age 9.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Willoughby Ranch, 3160 Via Margarita, Castle Rock, Colorado 80109, on November 21, 2026, at 11:00 am.

In honoring Jason’s life, those who loved him remember a man of daring pursuits and steady courage—free in spirit, devoted in love, and deeply cherished.