Obituary of Raymond Dutro

A funeral service will be held for Raymond Dutro, 94 of Gerber, on Friday, April 20, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Our Divine Savior Catholic Church in Chico. Ray passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Red Bluff. He was born March 3, 1918 to Joseph and Laura Dutro in Oakland, CA. Ray moved to Chico with his parents in 1921. He attended Chico schools. In 1938, he married his high school sweetheart, Leona Gibson and began their 60 year farming operation together. He worked for Diamond Match during the day and did commercial farming at night. Over the years, he raised cattle, farmed row crops and almonds. He enjoyed hosting large family gatherings with his wife Leona at his homes in Chico and Gerber, and at the family cabin at Lake Almanor. Ray is survived by his son, Gary (Chris) Dutro of Red Bluff; daughter, Kathy (Ron) Leger of Durham; brother, Edward (Jean) Dutro of Tehama; four grandchildren, Stephen, Anne, Suzanne and Brian; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Leona in 2008. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the CSU, Chico College of Agriculture or Mercy High School in Red Bluff, in care of the Brusie Funeral Home, 626 Broadway, Chico, CA 95928.