Raphael Ray Merlin Dutson, resident of Pleasanton, California, (born July 2, 1934) passed away peacefully on February 17, 2013. He is survived by his children: Teri (Florio), Rick, Kristi (Call) and Leanne (Johanson) and their spouses. He was blessed with 18 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Janice (Stover) Dutson and their infant daughter Cheri Ann. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, February 21, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the LDS Chapel located at 3110 Cropley Avenue, San Jose, California. A funeral service will be held in St. George, Utah on Saturday, February 23, at 1:30 p.m. at the Green Valley 5th Ward LDS Chapel, 124 North Valley View Dr., with a visitation held from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m., prior to services at the chapel. Interment will follow at Tonaquint Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Humanitarian Relief Fund of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints; c/o Bishop Joel Cash 226 North 1160 West, St. George, Utah 84770. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, (435) 673-4221.