Troy Schofield

Hutchins

Troy S. (Toby) Hutchins was born in Alamosa on 20 April 1940 to Troy J. and Zoa Winona Schofield Hutchins and passed away on 10 November 2026 at his home in Sanford. He was the second child and the only son of the family. He attended school in Sanford and Adams State College. Toby served four years in the United States Army as an aircraft mechanic. He was stationed at Ft. Hood in Killeen, Texas.

During his lifetime he held man different jobs which he enjoyed very much. Toby was a welder, a miner at the molybdenum mine in Climax, a truck driver at the perlite mine, and he operated farm equipment for various farmers and ranchers for many years. He was very particular and took pride in his work and in his home and yard.

He had many talents and abilities and his mind remained sharp until his death. He especially enjoyed tote goats and fishing. He and his friends spent many hours fishing in the beautiful streams of the mountains and the reservoirs. Beneath his strong will and sometimes stubborn exterior was an incredibly sensitive and caring man. He was very loyal to those he loved.

Toby was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and attended the Sanford First Ward. He appreciated those who cared for him and attended meetings with him.

He is survived by his sisters Nellie May (Bob) Bagwell of Manassa, Lynette De Priest of Sanford, Brenda Hutchins of La Jara, and Lorraine (Mike) Horton of Parowan, Utah, and his brother-in-law Kelvin Huffaker of La Jara. He is deeply loved by many nieces and nephews and their families who will miss him very much. He especially spoiled the little ones.

Toby was preceded in death by his parents, Troy and Winona Hutchins, his sisters Alice Rae Mortensen and Ann Huffaker and his brothers-in-law Arnold Mortensen and Wayne De Priest.

A Grave side service will be held at the Sanford cemetery on November 13, 2026 at 11:00 A.M.