DUTTON, JR., Alvin

Copper Basin News Hayden, Az. 18 April 2012 Alvin Dutton Jr., a longtime resident of the Copper Basin area, passed away Monday, April 9, 2012, after a long, courageous battle from illness. He was under medical care in Tucson, where he lived his last days in the loving compassionate care from his sister, Marie Lucas and his son, Buddy Dutton. Alvin received an education in the Ray School District, graduating in 1972. Alvin was an avid artist, handyman, trained welder, EMT, and was a karate instructor on and off throughout his life. He was preceded in death by his wife, Laura; father, Alvin Dutton; and sister, Diane Keliipio. He is survived by his mother, Mildred; and children, Buddy (Stacy), Danielle (Chaco) Otero, Anna Marie (Eddie) Olmos and Alvina Dutton; and nine grandchildren. His siblings include Beverly (Freddy) Perreira of Hilo, Hawaii, Robert (Brenda) Baca of Victorville, California, Sandra Bishop of Tucson, Gloria Magallanez of Mesa, Donald Dutton of Show Low, Marie (Ralph) Lucas of Tucson and Dianne (Charles) Caviglia of Tucson. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and dear friends from the Copper Basin area. He will be lovingly remembered and missed. August 8, 1952 – April 9, 2012