Kenneth Harold Hutchison

Kenneth Harold Hutchison On the evening of September 14, 2015 Kenneth Harold Hutchison passed away unexpectedly at Poudre Valley Hospital from complications following an emergency gallbladder surgery. He was surrounded by his daughters, Ann and Robyn, and was 78 years old. Ken was born January 14, 1937 in Snyder, Colorado. He was the third child of Mabel and Clarence Hutchison. He graduated from Fort Morgan High School in 1955 and Colorado State University in 1961 with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. He then served 18 months in the Finance and Accounting office of the United States Army in St. Louis, Missouri. He married Constance Schmidt Fisher in 1965 and returned to Colorado State University completing his teacher certification in business education and a Masters of Education in Personnel in Higher Education in 1970. Ken had multiple careers during his lifetime, spending time in higher education and business before becoming a small business owner. His career in higher education began in 1965 when he became Head Resident for Edwards Hall, moving his new bride into a "200-room home for 400 students" later becoming the Assistant Director of Personnel at Colorado State University. He then spent time at the Community College of Denver as the Director of Personnel and Director of Business Services on the Auraria Campus. In 1973, he became the Vice President for Administration at Morgan Community College in Fort Morgan, Colorado. His second career began in 1981, when he left higher education to become the Vice President for Administration for Hamlin Electric Services, Inc. He then served as the Assistant Manager for MORTEC Industries in Brush. He "retired" in 1999 when he and Connie returned to Fort Collins and purchased Vern's Liquor in LaPorte. He also worked at Larimer County in the mail room until 2010. Ken was involved in many volunteer activities throughout his life including serving on the Brush RE-2J School Board, the South Platte Board of Cooperative Services and the Brush Housing Authority. He was President of the Brush Chamber of Commerce in 1980 and was a member of the Fort Morgan Elks from 1963 until his death. He was also involved in the Republican Party, serving as county chair in Morgan County. An avid CSU Rams fan, he and his daughters could be found cheering at almost all CSU sporting events. When he could, he loved traveling to away games and was especially delighted when CSU played in bowl games and at the NCAA tournament. Survivors include daughters, Ann Hutchison and Robyn Hutchison, both of Fort Collins; and sister-in-law, Anita Hildebrand, also of Fort Collins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Mabel; his sisters, Vivian Diemoz and Velma Forrest; and his wife, Connie. In celebration of Ken's life, a "Happy Hour" will be held on Friday, October 2, at the Elks Lodge, 1424 E Mulberry St., in Fort Collins. Attendees are invited to wear their favorite CSU Ram gear and to join the celebration from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with a short program at 5:15 p.m. Memorial donations can be made through the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado and will be directed to Colorado State University, Morgan Community College and the Brush School District. Friends may send condolences to the family at bohlenderfuneralchapel.com.

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Kenneth Harold Hutchison

January 14, 1937 - September 14, 2015