HATCH, Louise

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ 05/05/2006 Louise Kay Hatch, age 77, of Taylor died peacefully on the morning of May 2, 2006 in Mesa. She was born to John Henry Kay and Eva Afton Hancock April 28, 1929 in Taylor. Her eternal companion, Jay Roy Hatch, Sr., and daughter, Yvonne, preceded her in death and were there to welcome her back home. She enjoyed cooking, canning, camping, quilting, flower gardening and especially her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a life long member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many positions through the years. Louise is survived by three sons, Roy (Cindy), John (Janelle) and Wes (Charlotte); three daughters, Carol (Phil) Eaves, Lorraine (Jack) Harris and Peggy (Terry) Powers; 23 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren and two sisters, Janice (A.J.) Freeman and Doris (Larry) Witt. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 6 at the Taylor Love Lake Chapel, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with a visitation one hour prior to services at the church and from 6-8 p.m. Friday, May 5 at the family home (724 Love Lake Road) in Taylor. Burial will follow in the Reed S. Hatch Memorial Cemetery in Taylor. Owens Mortuary of Snowflake handled arrangements. For those who have special memories and would like to send private condolences or sign an online guest book, visit www.owensmortuary.com.