Kenneth Leon Hutchinson

He was a descendant of early farming and pioneer parents. His Hutchinsons ancestors ran the first tracklayer in Yuba County. His parents lived on the Hutchinson family ranch located where Beale Air Force Base is today. The ranch was taken under imminent domain and the Hutchinson brothers waited 2 years to be paid for their land. When their ranching operation had to be moved, they took out a loan and acquired the Comstock Ranch on McCourtney Road in 1942. Ken grew up on his father's sheep and cattle ranch working along side of his father and brothers throughout his childhood year. He resided there ever since. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1959, then went to work for the Southern Pacific Railroad as brakeman, conductor, where he remained employed for 43 years. Before he retired, he was 2nd in seniority.

Most important to Ken was living his best to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. He loved the Lord with all his heart and in all things demonstrated a Christian spirit. In his off hours he was serving others. He earned the Silver Beaver Award for his nearly 30 years as a Scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts of America. He helped a large number of boys earn Eagle Scout. You could often find him camping and rafting the rivers throughout northern California. Many of his former scouts still speak of their time in the scouting program and how much they loved Kens happy and carefree high adventure’s! His helpful and kind spirit has been a positive influence to many.

Ken was preceded in death by, a brother Foryst Ralph HUTCHINSON,

His Grandparents: Samuel George(Jeanie Morgan PRIDE) LAKE ,

Ralph Perkins (Margaret Ethel STROUP) HUTCHINSON

His parents: Foryst(Leona LAKE) HUTCHINSON.

Ken leaves behind his beloved wife of 40 years Mary Ann STINNETTE SISCO HUTCHINSON. Children: Tammy Lynn HUTCHINSON TOKASH, Virginia Dee HUTCHINSON VAN DYKE, Donald Foryst HUTCHINSON(Shelby) and Scott James HUTCHINSON. Grandchildren: Justine Elizabeth TOKASH CHANTHAMANY(John), Drew Ryan TOKASH, Kaysi Raquel VAN DYKE FOX(Nick), Brandon Cole VAN DYKE(Vanessa), Brian Seth VAN DYKE(Aleyxs), Foryst Stone VAN DYKE. Great Grandchildren: Thom Tokash CHANTHAMANY, Kruz Nicolaus FOX, Kannon Dean FOX, Vivienne Stone FOX, London James FOX, Weston Cole VAN DYKE, Henry Dean VAN DYKE, Riley Joel VAN DYKE, Beau Seth VAN DYKE, Ty Frank VAN DYKE Children by Marriage: Mary Ellen Sisco LEONARDINI(Michael), Danial SISCO (Min) Grandchildren by Marriage: Jennifer TOKASH, Dallas TOKASH, Adam LEONARDINI, Alec LEONARDINI, Grace SISCO, Kingsley WATSON Brothers: Dean(Liz) HUTCHINSON ( Terry and Foryst Ralph, Susan and Wesley), Richard(Sylvia) HUTCHINSON He also leaves cherished friends of nearly 70 years, John & Donna Power and Georgia Hudson Hutchinson-Fuentes.

Ken passed away in his family home surrounded by family and friends after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

Funeral service will be held under the directions of Dignity Lincoln Funeral

Funeral Location: The Church of JESUS CHRIST of Latter-Day Saints 252 O Street Lincoln, Calif 95648 Presiding Stake President Scott Stewart, Conducting Bishop John Davis

Graveside 11:30am Manzanita cemetery Manzanita Road, Lincoln, Calif.

Viewing will be 30 minutes prior to funeral service