David Scott Hutchinson
Obituaries
The Daily Sentinel page 6A - January 5, 2023
David Scott Hutchinson was born on December 1,
1953 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Grand Junction, Colorado
to Elmer Merle and Hildreth Aloise (Story) Hutchinson.
Dave grew up in Paonia and Paradox, Colorado, where he
enjoyed spending time outdoors with his family fishing,
hunting, snowmobiling and other outdoor activities.
In 1973, Dave moved back to Paonia with his parents.
In 1974, he moved to the Durango area to be cared for
by Community Connections, assisting Dave with his
living needs due to disability limitations. Dave always
enjoyed coming back to Paonia to visit with family. He
had many friends and loving care givers in his assisted
living homes. Dave passed away in Cortez, Colorado on
December 27, 2022. He was predeceased by his parents
and is survived by his sister, Laureece (David) Turner, of
Grand Junction, niece Molly, nephew Ben, their children
and many aunts, uncles and cousins. The family wishes
to thank Community Connections for assisting Dave in
living an independent life. No services are planned.
