Susan Hutchings

Susan R. Hutchings, 59, died Wednesday, February 13, 2013 in Durango, Colorado. Cremation will occur at Hood Mortuary Crematory in Durango. She died of a broken heart. Mrs. Hutchings was born October 3, 1953 in Hot Springs, South Dakota, the daughter of Louis and Joanne Rhinehart. She grew up all over the country due to her parents careers in the Civil Service particularly teaching for BIA. She graduated from High School in Walton, NY. She served in the U.S. Army and attended College at Colorado University. Susan married Robert Hutchings June 5, 1993, in Berthoud, Colo. Susan had a deep appreciation for Country Western Music. Susan loved animals through her youth and adulthood and dedicated much of her time to care for and advocate for animals. She is survived by her brother Louis Rhinehart of Aztec, NM. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert.