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Keith Marvin Hutcheson

1944 - 2023

Keith Marvin Hutcheson obituary, 1944-2023, Cortez, Co

BORN

1944

DIED

2023

Keith Hutcheson Obituary

Keith Marvin Hutcheson, aged 79, died in Cortez, Colorado on Sunday, October 29, 2023. Born January 26, 1944 to Marvin & Marcella Hutcheson in Denison, Iowa, Keith grew up in Iowa, and after attending Fort Lewis College where he received a teaching and art degree, he spent the majority of his life in southwest Colorado. He taught at the Cortez High School, influencing many students over a thirty-year career, and was a lifelong artist painting up until just weeks before his passing. His love of the beauty of the world, hiking, fishing, backpacking and nature fulfilled his life. Keith is survived by his daughter, Emily Hutcheson-Brown and Grandson, Rhett Brown of Mancos CO, along with his daughter Cindy Lowery and her children and grandchildren of Bakersfield, CA. Also, his sister, Joanne Hammack, and brother Kent Hutcheson. Preceded in death by daughter, Cheryl Hutcheson, sister Gayle Todd, sister Lorie McChristie and parents Marvin & Marcella Hutcheson. Services will be held at The Harmony Barn 45262 Rd J.8, Mancos CO on Thursday November 2nd at 5pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of Montezuma County, Trout Unlimited or the American Cancer Society. Keith left artwork to be auctioned off for these organizations at future events, as his art will truly be his legacy.

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Published by The Journal on Oct. 30, 2023.

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Frank Carman

December 30, 2023

The list of people who "made a difference" in my life most assuredly includes Keith. We journeyed to Durango for meetings and shared facilitation in a CODA group that three of us originated in Cortez. In addition, we shared and helped each other grow in our individual spiritual journeys, ultimately, living daily life in a more peaceful and loving way.

We had a great visit shortly before his passing, sitting in his back yard viewing the Ute Mountain and revisiting how far our journey's had brought us. My last memory of him will be a very wise man sharing lots of laughter and a few tears.

Respectfully, Frank Carman

Kimberley Wilson Sheek

November 1, 2023

Keith was an incredibly creative man. He was my art teacher throughout high school. I don´t think I truly appreciated him then. But I learned a lot. Then we were colleagues for many years. He never stopped thinking up new projects for students that would challenge them. He was a great colleague to work with. He got excited about his work and what he could teach his students. He was a very kind man. I think he continued to mellow with age. He accepted what life handed him with grace. I am very saddened that his life ended in this way. He still had so much more to give.

Melissa Soden

October 31, 2023

Very sad news. What a swell man and artist. He will truly be missed by many that knew him. R.I.P. dear one.

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