CLEARLAKE, Calif. — Joan Dee Hutchinson, a longtime resident of Lower Lake, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Meadowood Nursing Center, in Clearlake.

Joan was born in Bremerton, Washington on Aug. 21, 1931, where her father was stationed in the US Navy.

During World War II, Joan, her mother and three sisters lived in a variety of places.

Joan married Karl Hutchinson Jr. on Nov. 17, 1950, and they resided for many years in Lakewood, California. 

In 1969, Joan and Karl, and their two sons moved to Lake County, where she worked for Parker Plastics as a purchasing agent for 23 years.

Joan is survived by her sons, Karl Hutchinson III of Pollock Pines and his wife, Laura, and Kraig Hutchinson of Lower Lake; sister, Dorothy Maloney of Rosarita Beach, Mexico; grandchildren, Stephanie Hutchinson Carpenter and her husband, Travis, of Newcastle and Kasey Hutchinson Brickley and her husband, Jim, of Rocklin; and great-grandson, Rayce Carpenter, who gave her so much happiness. 

She also leaves behind her loving nieces and nephews and their families, Patrick Maloney, Rick Maloney, Steve Barreto, Mike Barreto and Karen Ogle.

Joan was predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Karl Hutchinson Jr.; her sisters, Nancy Gose and Mary Reilly of Gold Beach, Oregon; and her parents, Harold and Rachel Gose.

At Joan’s request there will be no services. 

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary 707-263-0357 or 994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.