(1937 - 2019)
Major Gary Claude Hutchens passed away on March 18, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Born November 13, 1937, in Sedro-Woolley, WA, he was raised by his adored father, Claude, in Arbor Heights, WA, before moving and graduating from West Seattle High School. He then began his decorated 20 - year military career by joining the United States Air Force at age 18.
Gary is survived by his wife of 30 years, Beverly; his siblings, Russell Baily (Carol), Kaye Callahan, Gay Bonar; children, Michael Hutchens (Carolynn), Chad Bounds, Kathleen Chaussee, Sheri Madsen; grandchildren, Heather, Jason, Chris, Midori, Tristan; great-grandchildren, Preston and Aaliyah.
Funeral services will be held on April 4, 2019, at 12:30 p.m. at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Road, Dixon, 95620.
Published in The Sacramento Bee on Apr. 2, 2019
(1937 - 2019)
Major Gary Claude Hutchens passed away on March 18, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Born November 13, 1937, in Sedro-Woolley, WA, he was raised by his adored father, Claude, in Arbor Heights, WA, before moving and graduating from West Seattle High School. He then began his decorated 20 - year military career by joining the United States Air Force at age 18.
Gary is survived by his wife of 30 years, Beverly; his siblings, Russell Baily (Carol), Kaye Callahan, Gay Bonar; children, Michael Hutchens (Carolynn), Chad Bounds, Kathleen Chaussee, Sheri Madsen; grandchildren, Heather, Jason, Chris, Midori, Tristan; great-grandchildren, Preston and Aaliyah.
Funeral services will be held on April 4, 2019, at 12:30 p.m. at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Road, Dixon, 95620.
Published in The Sacramento Bee on Apr. 2, 2019
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GARY C
HUTCHENS
MAJ
US AIR FORCE
VIETNAM
NOV 13 1937
MAR 18 2019
DFC AM & 7 OLC
BELOVED HUSBAND
FATHER AND
GRANDFATHER
Gravesite Details
DFC - Distinguished Flying Cross
AM & 7 OLC - Air Medal & 7 Oak Leaf Clusters (each OLC indicates a subsequent award of an Air Medal)
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