Funeral services for Glen Ernest Hutcherson Jr., 88, Lawrence, will be 10 a.m. Thursday, August 9, 2012 at Old Mission United Methodist Church in Fairway, Kansas. Burial will follow at Englewood Cemetery in Clinton, Missouri.
Mr. Hutcherson died Monday, August 6, 2012, at Brandon Woods at Alvamar, in Lawrence, Kansas.
He was born August 24, 1923, in rural Clinton, Missouri, the son of Glen Ernest and Iva Mae Shobe Hutcherson, Sr. He graduated from Clinton High School in 1941.
Mr. Hutcherson worked as a District Sales Manager for Ken Tile Floors Inc. retiring in 1987. He enjoyed woodworking in his spare time. Glen was witty, kind, gentle, and a devoted husband, son, and brother.
He married Mary Louisa Newman on August 1, 1957 in Kansas City, Missouri. They recently celebrated 55 years together. She survives of the home.
Other survivors include a first cousin, Elizabeth Hutcherson of Clinton, Missouri, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers; Eugene, Maurice, and James Hutcherson.
Friends may call from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 8, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana Street, Lawrence, KS 66044. The family will receive friends from 9:15 a.m. to 10 a.m. Thursday at Old Mission United Methodist Church.
The family suggests memorial contributions to Old Mission United Methodist Church sent in care of the funeral home.
Mary, I’m so sorry about Glen’s passing. He was such a sweet, gentle soul — so easy to love. My heart goes out to you and I pray that God’s healing presence be with you during this period of grief. Kindest regards.
Mary, Sorry about Glenn but glad he had such a long life. We are sure that you are glad to be in Brandon Woods and near your nieces and nephews.
Gayle and Rose Marie told us last night and they plan to go to Lawrence but we will not try to make the trip. We also have a conflict with our cardiologist tomorrow morning so will not get to go to Old Mission United Methodist Church. Do know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love Keith & Jane
We have special memories of wonderful times with Mary and Glenn; family reunions, visits to their home, and meals out together. What a very special couple. Always so gracious and giving. Our prayers and love to Mary and the extended family.
Glen and Mary were our next door neighbors on Horton Street in Mission when we were first married. They were very kind to us and invited us to their house for a farewell lunch when we left to move into our new house in Shawnee after being in Mission for seven years. Our deepest sympathy goes out to Mary. May she have nothing but happy and warm memeories of her years with Glen.
Austin and Roberta Landreth
405 East 176th Street
Belton, Missouri 64012