Enumclaw resident Ronald Reid Hutchison, 85, died Sept. 25, 2013.
He was born June 7, 1928, in Seattle to Robert and Elizabeth Hutchison. He was an Eagle Scout and graduated from Ballard High School. He served two years in the U.S. Navy and four years in the Navy Reserves. He went to work for Seattle City Light and retired after 35 years of service. While working at Seattle City Light he taught classes at South Seattle Community College. After retirement, he drove a bus for Metro Transit for several years. He loved salmon fishing, boating, snow skiing, camping, working on cars and working in his yard. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
He is survived by daughters Robin Hutchison of Enumclaw and Linette Hutchison of Harlan, Ken., and brother Alan Hutchison and wife Judy of Lake Stevens, Wash. He was preceded in death by grandson Pierre Gosslin-Hutchison and brother Robert G. Hutchison.
Memorials may be made to Franciscan Hospice, P.O. Box 1502, Tacoma, 98401-9836.
An inurnment service, with military honors, is planned for 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, at Tahoma National Cemetery.
All may sign the online guest book at www.weeksfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are by Weeks’ Enumclaw Funeral Home.
