Jim Hutchins

Jim Hutchins Jr., 60, of Laurel, Montana went to be with the Lord on December 19, 2020 after a brief illness. He was born on May 17, 1960 in Billings, Montana to James and Irene (Feller) Hutchins and was raised in Park City, Montana.

Jim married Leslie LaPrath on June 13, 1981, and had two daughters, Keri (Loren) Peterson and Jaimee Hutchins. Jim also had two grandchildren, Taryn and Zander Peterson.

Jim worked as a Journeyman Lineman in the substation department at Northwestern Energy in Billings. Jim loved the great outdoors such as camping, ATVing, fishing and hunting with his family and friends. Jim also enjoyed being the camp chef at every family gathering. Jim’s greatest joy in life was enjoying time with his grandchildren and relaxing around the campfire. He also thoroughly enjoyed being involved with his church family at New Life Foursquare Church.

He is preceded in death by his brother Michael Allen Hutchins. He is survived by his parents, wife, daughters, grandchildren and sisters, Cindy (Kelly) Caldwell and Valvet Campbell, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, December 28, 2020, at 1 p.m. at New Life Foursquare Church in Laurel. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the School of Light at New Life Foursquare Church in his name.