Jean D. Hutchins, 80, of Friday Harbor, Washington, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2012, at Life Care Center of the San Juan Islands. A graveside service will be held at 12 noon, Saturday, January 5, 2013 at Valley Cemetery, followed by a Memorial Service at 2 p.m. at the Islands Community Church.
A full obituary will appear later. Arrangements are in the care of Evans Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., Anacortes, WA and the San Juan Islands. To share memories of Jean, please sign the online guest register at www.evanschapel.com.
Jim has had several careers, all connected with writing. He has been a technical writer in the rocket industry, a college English prof, and most recently a freelance editor with the Northwest Editors Guild. jimmc@sanjuanislander.com