Jerome Joseph Hutchison 1920-2010

Saturday, June 26, 2010

ROTC

A fifteen-year old Jerry in high school in San Antonio, TX (1935).

High School Graduation

Jerry graduated from Central Catholic High, San Antonio, TX in 1937. Jerry is in the bottom row, first on the left.

Mother and Sister

Mom Hutchison and Mary Lou with Jerry in San Diego, CA. Mary Lou was a nurse in the Army. Jerry enlisted in the Navy.

Navy Days

Jerry served on the U.S.S. Whitney and U.S.S. Spry during his time in the Navy.

Marriage

Jerry married Madeline Fielden on April 24, 1946.

Wedding Party

Jerry and Madeline were married at St. Ann's church in San Antonio, TX.

Father-in Law

Jerry with Madeline's father, Rush Fielden, Sr.

First Job

Changing neon lights on top of the Smith-Young tower in San Antonio, TX.

First Born

Jerry and his first child, Corinne, in San Antonio, TX.

Southwestern Bell Telephone

Jerry started working for Southwestern Bell Telephone in 1947. Jerry is in the right hand row, second from the front.

Cuero Telephone Co.

Jerry moved from San Antonio, TX to Cuero, TX in 1947 to work for Southwestern Bell at the Cuero Telephone Co. He raised his family and worked in Cuero through the 1950s and 1960s.

The Hutchison Children

Skip and Corinne are seated on each side. Clif and Phil are standing in back. Dennis and Janet are sitting in front.

Christmas at Work

Jerry with coworkers of Southwestern Bell at Christmas around 1955. Jerry is wearing a white shirt and glasses, kneeling in the first row.

From Cuero to Austin

Jerry and Madeline moved from Cuero, TX to Austin, TX in 1968, where Jerry continued to work for Southwestern Bell.

Grandchildren (by Corinne McCurdy)

Jerry with Colin in Austin, TX (1972).

Retirement

Jerry retired from Southwestern Bell in Austin, TX on March 1, 1983.

Grandchildren (by Corinne McCurdy)

Jerry with Carrie (1985).

Allison's Birthday

A family gathering to celbrate Allison's birthday (1983). Allison is Corinne's oldest daughter.

A Kohler Christmas

Fun with a toilet-seat cover on Christmas day in Austin, TX (1985).

Grandchildren (by Dennis Hutchison)

Jerry and Madeline with Colby (1997).

Grandchildren (by Skip Hutchison)

Jerry with his grand-daughter, Shakira, and Randy, Shakira's mom (1997).

Grandchildren (by Phil Hutchison)

Olivia, Zoe, and Noah - the newest grandchildren!

Family Gathering

Thanksgiving at Janet's in Austin, TX (2003). From left to right: Skip, Dennis, Jerry, Phil (and Zoe).

Great Grandchildren

Aspen and Paris (Shakira's children)

Kinzie and Kaylee (Colin's children)

Recognition

A letter sent to Madeline from

State Senator Kirk Watson in

appreciation of Jerry's service

to his country.

Remembered By Family and Friends

Jerome Joseph Hutchison

Jerome Joseph Hutchison 1920-2010

Jerome Joseph Hutchison, 89 and long-time resident of Austin, passed away peacefully in the early morning of June 11, 2010. Jerry, or Hutch (as he was known to his friends), was born on June 27, 1920 in Butte, Montana.

Jerry served the United States as a Chief Petty Officer on a rescue ship during World War II where he saw action in the South and North Atlantic and later in the Pacific. During his service in the navy, Jerry experienced eight crossings of the equator - an accomplishment that gave him great satisfaction and served a rich source for many interesting stories he shared. He also served as a Master Sergeant in the 1st Battalion 141st Infantry, 36th Separate Infantry Brigade in Cuero, Texas.

Jerry retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone Comopany in 1983 after a 40-year career that began in San Antonio, TX when he was 18 years old.

Jerry was deeply committed to his faith and was a 42-year member of Saint Lous Catholic Church along with his wife Maeline.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Amos and Philomin Hutchison; his brothers Tony and Amos Jr.; and his siter Mary Lou Kravutske.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Madeline; daughters Corinne McCurdy and Janet Hutchison-Ford; sons Jerry Hutchison, Jr., Dr. Phil Hutchison, Clif Hutchison and Dennis Hutchison.