Betty Jean Hutchison, 79

| September 15, 2008 9:00 PM

Betty Jean Hutchison, 79, passed away peacefully at home in Sandpoint, Idaho on Friday, Sept. 12, 2008.

At her request, there will be no service.

Betty was born on Jan. 7, 1929 in Wallace, Idaho, to John and Edith Johnson. She grew up and attended schools in Mullan, graduating from Mullan High School. She went on to receive a bachelor's degree from the University of Idaho.

Betty married Frank Hutchison in 1956 in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and they lived in Wallace, Portland, Ore., and Petaluma, Calif., before retiring to Sandpoint.

She leaves behind her husband, Frank; a twin brother, Tom; a sister, Elsie; son, John (and Susan); a daughter, Nancy (and Creed); and two grandchildren, Ian and Jane.

Strong and independent, Betty was happiest outdoors. She loved to fish, tie flies, hike and golf with friends.

Memorial donations may be made to the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., Sandpoint, ID 83864.

Lakeview Funeral Home in Sandpoint is handling the arrangements. Please visit Betty's online memorial at www.lakeviewfuneral.com and sign her online guest book.