HATCH, Orlin L.

The White Mountain Independent Show Low, Arizona 05/11/2004 Orlin L Hatch died May 1, 2004 in Flagstaff. He was born March 24, 1925 to Ralph and Ida Hatch in Taylor, the second oldest son of seven children. He was a resident of Holbrook from the time he moved away from Taylor as a young boy. He worked as an auto mechanic and could fix about anything. He quietly helped countless people in various ways. Orlin was a veteran of the American Legion Post 37 in Holbrook. In his spare time he loved to fish and visit with his many friends. He will be missed by all who knew him. Orlin was preceded in death by four brothers, Cliborne, Bobby, Coy, and Charles, and his sister Iva Webb. He is survived by his brother Melvin; seven children Novelyn Crosswhite (Bob), Tim (Donna), Robin Giragi (Mike), Ralph (Leida), Karen Hardin (Joe), Stacy Hatch, and Orlin "Randy" (Lisa); fourteen grandchildren. Graveside services were held at the Taylor Cemetery Saturday, May 8.