Patrick "Pat" James Hutton

Patrick James Hutton February 16, 1947- August 4, 2021 It is with much love and great sadness we say goodbye to our beloved husband, dad, grandpa and friend, Patrick James Hutton, at the age of 74 to a fifteen yearlong battle with cancer. Patrick "Pat" James Hutton was born in Portland, Oregon on February 16, 1947 to Thomas and Ruth Hutton. Pat moved to Bend, Oregon at the age of 10. He grew up on a large ranch east of town where he raised cattle and horses, with his two older brothers Glen and Bill. He attended Bend Senior High School, where he graduated early in the class of 1965. During high school Pat participated in both football and track and field. Pat at the age of 17 enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He went on to serve in the Vietnam War and during that time proudly became a Sargent; all the while receiving two purple hearts, a sharpshooter riffle badge and a marksman pistol badge. After being wounded twice, and nearly giving his life for his country, Pat received an honorable discharge from the service. Pat always held a special place in his heart for the Marine Corps. He was a devoted solider and was very proud of his service. A true patriot. After Pat's service in Vietnam, he pursued a career in trucking, working for McCracken Motor Freight. Pat started out as a driver and worked his way up to vice president of operations. After retiring 20 years later, Pat continued his time as an advisor for the board of directors where he remained active in the company. Pat reunited with his long-time high school sweetheart, Patricia and together they settled down making their forever home in Bend. Pat's hobbies included golfing, guns and car racing. He loved Corvettes and was a part of the Rose City Corvette Club. Pat was a superior bird and deer hunter and spent over 50 years hunting on the Dowell Ranch in Rome, Oregon. Pat is survived by his wife Patricia Ann Hutton, his children Tina (Dan) Bush, Brian (Harmony) Thomas, Katherine (Joe) Cockrum, and Chris White and 11 beautiful grandchildren. Tina's mother Kathy Pattee and brother Bill (Deanice) Hutton. Pat was a man of deep faith and could often be found reading scripture and writing in the quiet moments of the day. He was family to many but was an old friend to most. We will forever miss his twinkling blue eyes, sarcastic sense of humor, open arms and his endless stories. Patrick Hutton lived an amazing life filled with adventure, family and great friends. As he would say, "I am blessed." Funeral services will be held Monday, August 16, 2021 at 11:00 AM in the Niswonger-Reynolds Funeral Chapel. Internment with military honors will follow in Pilot Butte Cemetery. Niswonger-Reynolds is honored to serve the family. 541-382-2471

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Patrick "Pat" James Hutton

February 16, 1947 - August 4, 2021