Bruce 'Bud' Hutchison, 58

Bruce “Bud” Hutchison, 58, Bud lost his battle against cancer on May 2, 2012. He was born in Chicago, Ill., on April 18, 1954, to his loving parents Frank and Irene.

He spent most of his life in the Everett, Wash., area. The last 17 years he called North Idaho home. Bud was a certified RV master technician. In 1999 he fulfilled his lifetime dream and opened his own RV service and repair business, Rock Springs RV in Athol.

Bud is survived by his devoted wife of 23 years, Kelly; children Danica and Darren; father Frank Lynn (Mary); mother Irene Hutchison (Ed Taylor); siblings, Michelle Vangen (Gary), Mary Danas (George), Leon Lynn (Diana) and Trisha Hoover (Larry); and 13 nephews and nieces who loved their uncle Bud. Bud is also survived by his special mother-in-law, Karen Cordell; father-in-law Ray Garrioch (Jeanie) and brother-in-law Scott Garrioch.

Bud was preceded in death by his younger brother, Norman Hutchison Jr.; father Norman Hutchison Sr. and the many friends that have gone before him.

Bud was loved by so many extended family members and friends. The family would like to thank the community for all their support over the years and especially over this past year. In lieu of flowers please donate to your favorite charity in Bud’s name.

There will be a celebration of Bud’s life from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, May 6, 2012, at his home, for directions please email your contact information to [email protected]. Yates Funeral Homes has been entrusted with the care of the final arrangements.