Jeralyn June Hutchison

Jeralyn (Jerre) June Hutchison, 80, of Denver, was welcomed into the loving arms of her Lord June 2, after suffering at least four years with an unknown lung disease. Jerre was born December 6, 1930, in Britton, OK, to her parents J.L.(1899-2000) and Esther (Whiteley) Lewis (1899-1994). She graduated from Miami High School in 1948 and Northeastern A& M College in 1950. Jerre married Roger J. Hutchison (who had entered the U.S. Air Force) on Sept. 8, 1951, in Miami, OK after being sweethearts for 4 and a half years, so they were sweethearts 64 yrs and 3 months. During his four years of military service she accompanied him to Lowry AFB, Denver, CO; Chateauroux AFB, France and Laredo AFB, Texas. She worked for the Air Force as a civilian employee at each base. After his discharge they settled in Denver where they have lived ever since. Jerre worked for the Federal Government another four years before the birth of her first child. Jerre was a stay-at-home mom while her three children were in school. Everyone was welcome in her home. No one will ever forget her delicious home cooking, especially her bread and rolls. After her children finished high school, she worked again for the Federal Government in various positions until she retired April 1, 1993 after a total of 18 years Federal Government service. Jerre and Roger became charter members of Harvey Park Christian Church when they joined in June 1957 and have been faithful members ever since. They enjoyed many years of singing together in the HPCC choir. Jerre enjoyed camping (especially in the nearby Rocky Mountains), houseboating at Lake Powell, several cruises, and attending activities of her grandchildren. She and Roger enjoyed traveling extensively in their retirement. Jerre was preceded in death by her sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Barbara and Eugene Deems, and a brother-in-law, Clarence ""Sandy"" Sandstedt. In addition to her husband, Jerre is survived by: Son Roger G. Hutchison (wife Carol and daughter Lani), Columbus, OH ---- daughter Karen Finstad, (daughters Kelli and Michelle) Billings, MT, ---- daughter Sheri Manweiler (husband Brett and sons Colton and Chase) Kersey, CO. ---- sister, Janell Sandstedt-Peterson, Irons, MI ---- five nieces and nephews, Lyn Sievert, Steve Sandstedt and Mark Sandstedt, (MI) and Steve Deems and Christy Rogers (Tulsa, OK) A celebration of Jerre's faithful Christian life and her ascension into Heaven (made possible by JESUS's great sacrifice for our redemption and as promised by GOD to all faithful Christians) will take place on Monday, June 20, 2011 at 3 PM at Harvey Park Christian Church located at 3401 South Lowell Blvd. Denver. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Harvey Park Christian Church for the ""Jeralyn Hutchison Memorial Fund"".