Catherine J. Hutchison

April 1, 1929 - June 25, 2016

Hutchison, Catherine J., 87, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey V. Hutchison, her children Lance and Kimberly Hutchison, her son-in-law, Jackie White and her beloved grandson, James J. Grindler. She is survived by her children, Catherine Grindler, Marc Hutchison, Matthew (Shirley) Hutchison, Luke (Kristen) Hutchison, and Lisa White. Grandmother of Nick Hutchison, Kim Hutchison and Maggie Grindler. Great grandmother of Alexander Varas Grindler. Catherine spent most of her life as a wife, mother, homemaker and a devout Catholic. She was a stickler for rules and order in her daily life. Her favorite hobby was gardening and she was magical with orchids and cacti. After her children moved on Catherine worked at Handy Man Hardware in Florissant for 20 years where she was well known for her quirky style and sharp wit. The family greatly appreciates the care she received at the Pillars of North County nursing home with special thanks to nurses Yolanda and Angie. Services: Visitation Friday, July 1, 10am until time of service 11am same day at Holy Name of Jesus Church, 10235 Ashbrook Drive, St. Louis, MO 63137. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Missouri State Veterans Home, 10600 Lewis and Clark Blvd, St. Louis, MO, 63136 would be appreciated. Online guestbook at www.buchholzmortuary.com. A Buchholz Mortuary service.