Oct. 15, 1940 – May 22, 2019
Jerald Farrell Hatch, 78, returned to his Father in heaven on the morning of May 22, 2019, at his St. George residence following a long battle with a rare condition called pseudomyxoma peritonei.
Jerry was born in Springville, Utah, on Oct. 15, 1940, to F. A. and Ada M. Lund Hatch. He was married to his sweetheart, LaWana Carroll, April 15, 1961, in the St. George LDS Temple.
In his early years, Jerry was a cowboy through and through. He grew up on a ranch in northern Utah and was an experienced horseman. In his teenage years, his family moved to St. George; he attended Dixie High School (Class of 1958) and worked at the local Market Basket.
He graduated with a degree in accounting from Southern Utah State College and went on to law school at Lincoln Law School of Sacramento, California. His work ethic was unmatched, he owned businesses in California, Nevada and Utah. He spent the last 52 years residing in Springdale where he built his businesses and served as town councilman for three terms.
Jerry had a passion for early American history, travel and for the ocean. He was an experienced master diver, snorkeler and avid cruiser. Jerry loved music, specifically Hawaiian slack key, country, Reggae and African. He loved working outside and spending time with his family – he adored his grandchildren and great-granddaughter.
Jerry is survived by his wife of 58 years, LaWana of Springdale; son Darren S. Hatch, of Cedar City; daughter Lisa D. Hatch Mickelson of St. George; daughter Leslee Hatch of San Juan Capistrano, California; sister Colleen Hatch Atkin of Washington, Utah; niece Mindi D. Hatch of Salt Lake City; grandchildren Jessica, Nicole, Eric, Jordan, Natalie and Jared; great-granddaughter Alexa; numerous extended family members and close friends.
He was preceded in death by his father F. A. Hatch; mother Ada M. Lund; brother William L. Hatch; brother Glade H. Hatch; and nephew Brent G. Hatch.
Funeral services
- Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 1, at 11 a.m. at the LDS Chapel in Springdale, Utah.
- A viewing will be held prior from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
- Interment will take place in the Springdale Town Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Pacific Whale Foundation or to the Zion National Park Forever Project.
The family would like to specifically thank Jerry’s nurse, Janice Mitchell, Dr. Codiga and the team at Canyon Home Care & Hospice for the support they have provided.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454.
Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at Spilsbury Mortuary online.