1935
Merlin
2017
Merlin Dean Hatch
December 11, 1935 — August 22, 2017
On Tuesday, August 22, 2017, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Merlin Deon Hatch, passed away, due to complications of Parkinson’s disease, with his family by his side. Merlin was born on December 11, 1935, in Salt Lake City Utah, to William Ira Hatch and Lucille Barnett. He married his sweetheart, Jeannette, on March 1, 1958. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. They shared 59 wonderful years together. Their love for each other is immeasurable. Together they had five children, Paul (Christine), Christine Hone (Wally), Henry (Jenipher), Tracy (Hope), and David (Michelle). Merlin was proceeded in death by his eldest son, Paul.
Merlin was the fun-loving grandfather to 16 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, who thought the world revolved around him.
He retired from Jordan School District maintenance department after more than 20 years of employment where he was a plumber by trade.
He was an active member of the LDS church. His favorite callings were those that allowed him to serve in the scouting program. He loved everything and anything to do with scouting.
Merlin was a kind and gentle man who loved helping anyone he could. He was a remarkable man who will be greatly missed by all.
He is survived by his wife, Loa Jeannette McConnell Hatch; four children; four brothers, Norman (Donna), Bill (Pat), Darrell (Cindy), Duane (Hazel) and two sisters, Patsy and Marie.
He was proceeded in death by both parents; three sisters and five brothers.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, August 26, 2017, at 2:00 PM at Memorial Redwood Mortuary, 6500 South Redwood Road, West Jordan, Utah. Friends may visit with the family prior to services from 1:00 to 1:45 PM.
Interment to follow at Memorial Redwood Cemetery, 6500 South Redwood Road, West Jordan, Utah.Service Information
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Memorial Redwood Mortuary, 6500 South Redwood Road, South Jordan, Utah
Funeral Service
August 26, 2017 at 2:00 PM
Memorial Redwood Mortuary, 6500 South Redwood Road, West Jordan, Utah
Merlin was the fun-loving grandfather to 16 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, who thought the world revolved around him.
He retired from Jordan School District maintenance department after more than 20 years of employment where he was a plumber by trade.
He was an active member of the LDS church. His favorite callings were those that allowed him to serve in the scouting program. He loved everything and anything to do with scouting.
Merlin was a kind and gentle man who loved helping anyone he could. He was a remarkable man who will be greatly missed by all.
He is survived by his wife, Loa Jeannette McConnell Hatch; four children; four brothers, Norman (Donna), Bill (Pat), Darrell (Cindy), Duane (Hazel) and two sisters, Patsy and Marie.
He was proceeded in death by both parents; three sisters and five brothers.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, August 26, 2017, at 2:00 PM at Memorial Redwood Mortuary, 6500 South Redwood Road, West Jordan, Utah. Friends may visit with the family prior to services from 1:00 to 1:45 PM.
Interment to follow at Memorial Redwood Cemetery, 6500 South Redwood Road, West Jordan, Utah.Service Information
Viewing August 26, 2017 at 1:00 to 1:45 PM
Memorial Redwood Mortuary, 6500 South Redwood Road, South Jordan, Utah
Funeral Service
August 26, 2017 at 2:00 PM
Memorial Redwood Mortuary, 6500 South Redwood Road, West Jordan, Utah
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