The Payette Independent
Thursday, March 08, 1928
R. M. HUTCHINSON CALLED BY DEATH
PROMINENT PAYETTE CITIZEN PASSED AWAY AT CORVALLIS, OREGON, LAST THURSDAY AND WAS BURIED HERE SUNDAY
While it was known that he was in a critical condition, the people of Payette were not prepared for the news of the death of R. M. Hutchinson, which occurred at Corvallis, Oregon, last Tuesday. When he and Mrs. Hutchinson left Payette last September to be with their two younger sons who are attending college at Corvallis he was not well, but felt that possibly the change for the winter might benefit his health. However, he failed slowly and about three weeks ago the news came that his condition had become critical and little hope was held out for his recovery. The end came quicker than was expected by his friends here and he passed peacefully away surrounded by the members of his family. He was conscious to the last and was fully prepared to go.
Robert M. Hutchison was born in Henderson county, Illinois, on September 8, 1858, and died at Corvallis, Oregon, on March 1, 1928, being 69 years, 5 month and 23 days old. He spent his boyhood days in Illinois coming to South Dakota in his early manhood. He followed farming to that state for many years and was prominent in the affairs of his community being a member of the Dakota legislature during two terms.
On February 23, 1896, he was united in marriage to Etta M. Cutler, at Delmont, South Dakota, and to them were born five sons, Earl C. of Warner, Canada; Ray H. of Vale, Oregon; Harold C. of Payette; and Robert (unreadable) and Glenn of Corvallis, Oregon. All were with him in his last hours as was also one brother, John M. Hutchinson, of Delmont, South Dakota. He also leaves two other brothers and one sister, B. R. Hutchinson, of Crystal Lake, Minn; Thomas H. Hutchinson, of Delmont S. D.; and Mrs. C. W. Smith of Rockford, Ill.
In 1910 Mr. Hutchinson came with his family to Payette and resided here continuously until he went to Corvallis to be there temporarily with his sons. He was identified with many of the business enterprises of Payette and was the type of progressive citizen who is ever ready to assume his share of whatever burden was to be borne for the betterment of his community. In early life he united with the Methodist church at Delmont, South Dakota and he served as a trustee of the church there and of the Methodist church here continuously. His was a consistent and faithful Christian life and his good deeds and the noble example he sent will keep his memory green.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in this city Sunday afternoon and the house was crowded with those who were out to pay their last tribute of respect to their departed friend. Rev. Vernon E. Hall, pastor preached a touching sermon and paid a fitting tribute to Mr. Hutchinson as one of his faithful members. Another very tender tribute to him was that paid by his five sons. They, with Charles Bolton, an old friend acted as pallbearers and tenderly laid to rest one who had been to them father, councilor and guide. Interment took place at Riverside cemetery.
To Mrs. Hutchinson, the sons and to the brother, John M. and other relatives we extend our deepest sympathy.
CARD OF THANKS
To my dear friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us in our recent sad bereavement, and for the beautiful floral offerings, we wish to express our heartfelt appreciation. May God bless you in your time of sorrow. Mrs. R. M. Hutchinson and sons, John M. Hutchinson
