Elmer "Farr" Hatch
1926 - 2016
Early Life: Farr was born September 23, 1926, in Orem, Utah, to Elmer Webb and Tressa Farr Hatch. His childhood was spent between Woodruff and Mesa, Arizona, as well as Payson and Provo, Utah.
Life's Work/Service/Interests: At the age of 17, during World War II, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served in the Pacific Theater. He was honorably discharged in August of 1948 as a Boatswain’s Mate G Third Class where he had served on LSM 289. In 1949, he was called to serve in the Southern States LDS Mission. Upon completion of an honorable mission he met his sweetheart, Frances Peterson. They were sealed in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on August 13, 1953. After receiving a Bachelors degree in Secondary Education from Brigham Young University, Farr taught Utah History, Careers and Girls Health at Lincoln Junior High in Orem. He continued his education and received a Masters degree in Counseling and Psychology from BYU. He spent the rest of his educational career as a School Counselor at Orem Junior High and Canyon View Junior High. He was a member of the AEA, UEA and NEA and served on the Governors Committee for the Deaf and Blind school. He was a member of the Orem Golden “K” Kiwanis club serving as club Treasurer, President and Lieutenant Governor. He was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving in many capacities including Bishop, High Counselor, Branch President and temple worker. He and Frances served as CES missionaries for three years at the Orem High Seminary. He enjoyed traveling to the various national parks in Utah and fishing the Green River in Wyoming. His greatest joy was his family. Elmer "Farr" Hatch passed away peacefully in his home February 20, 2016. He was 89.
Survived By: His wife of 62 years, Frances; his children: Cyndi, Scott (Jennifer) and Julie; his grandchildren: Brandon (Stacia), Kiley, Spencer, and Baylee who all adored their “Papa”; adopted grandsons: J.D. Barton and Michael Bronson; siblings: Geraldine Rigby, Ervin Larry Hatch (Mignon) and Richard Hatch (Leslie); and several nieces and nephews who loved their “Uncle Farr”.
Preceded In Death By: His parents.
Services: Hillcrest LDS Stake Center
Mortuary: Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary
Final Rest: East Lawn Memorial Hills
Obituary Published By:
© Daily Herald | Provo, Utah | 24 Feb 2016
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
1926 - 2016
Early Life: Farr was born September 23, 1926, in Orem, Utah, to Elmer Webb and Tressa Farr Hatch. His childhood was spent between Woodruff and Mesa, Arizona, as well as Payson and Provo, Utah.
Life's Work/Service/Interests: At the age of 17, during World War II, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served in the Pacific Theater. He was honorably discharged in August of 1948 as a Boatswain’s Mate G Third Class where he had served on LSM 289. In 1949, he was called to serve in the Southern States LDS Mission. Upon completion of an honorable mission he met his sweetheart, Frances Peterson. They were sealed in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on August 13, 1953. After receiving a Bachelors degree in Secondary Education from Brigham Young University, Farr taught Utah History, Careers and Girls Health at Lincoln Junior High in Orem. He continued his education and received a Masters degree in Counseling and Psychology from BYU. He spent the rest of his educational career as a School Counselor at Orem Junior High and Canyon View Junior High. He was a member of the AEA, UEA and NEA and served on the Governors Committee for the Deaf and Blind school. He was a member of the Orem Golden “K” Kiwanis club serving as club Treasurer, President and Lieutenant Governor. He was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving in many capacities including Bishop, High Counselor, Branch President and temple worker. He and Frances served as CES missionaries for three years at the Orem High Seminary. He enjoyed traveling to the various national parks in Utah and fishing the Green River in Wyoming. His greatest joy was his family. Elmer "Farr" Hatch passed away peacefully in his home February 20, 2016. He was 89.
Survived By: His wife of 62 years, Frances; his children: Cyndi, Scott (Jennifer) and Julie; his grandchildren: Brandon (Stacia), Kiley, Spencer, and Baylee who all adored their “Papa”; adopted grandsons: J.D. Barton and Michael Bronson; siblings: Geraldine Rigby, Ervin Larry Hatch (Mignon) and Richard Hatch (Leslie); and several nieces and nephews who loved their “Uncle Farr”.
Preceded In Death By: His parents.
Services: Hillcrest LDS Stake Center
Mortuary: Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary
Final Rest: East Lawn Memorial Hills
Obituary Published By:
© Daily Herald | Provo, Utah | 24 Feb 2016
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
Elmer "Farr" Hatch
1926 - 2016
Early Life: Farr was born September 23, 1926, in Orem, Utah, to Elmer Webb and Tressa Farr Hatch. His childhood was spent between Woodruff and Mesa, Arizona, as well as Payson and Provo, Utah.
Life's Work/Service/Interests: At the age of 17, during World War II, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served in the Pacific Theater. He was honorably discharged in August of 1948 as a Boatswain’s Mate G Third Class where he had served on LSM 289. In 1949, he was called to serve in the Southern States LDS Mission. Upon completion of an honorable mission he met his sweetheart, Frances Peterson. They were sealed in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on August 13, 1953. After receiving a Bachelors degree in Secondary Education from Brigham Young University, Farr taught Utah History, Careers and Girls Health at Lincoln Junior High in Orem. He continued his education and received a Masters degree in Counseling and Psychology from BYU. He spent the rest of his educational career as a School Counselor at Orem Junior High and Canyon View Junior High. He was a member of the AEA, UEA and NEA and served on the Governors Committee for the Deaf and Blind school. He was a member of the Orem Golden “K” Kiwanis club serving as club Treasurer, President and Lieutenant Governor. He was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving in many capacities including Bishop, High Counselor, Branch President and temple worker. He and Frances served as CES missionaries for three years at the Orem High Seminary. He enjoyed traveling to the various national parks in Utah and fishing the Green River in Wyoming. His greatest joy was his family. Elmer "Farr" Hatch passed away peacefully in his home February 20, 2016. He was 89.
Survived By: His wife of 62 years, Frances; his children: Cyndi, Scott (Jennifer) and Julie; his grandchildren: Brandon (Stacia), Kiley, Spencer, and Baylee who all adored their “Papa”; adopted grandsons: J.D. Barton and Michael Bronson; siblings: Geraldine Rigby, Ervin Larry Hatch (Mignon) and Richard Hatch (Leslie); and several nieces and nephews who loved their “Uncle Farr”.
Preceded In Death By: His parents.
Services: Hillcrest LDS Stake Center
Mortuary: Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary
Final Rest: East Lawn Memorial Hills
Obituary Published By:
© Daily Herald | Provo, Utah | 24 Feb 2016
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
1926 - 2016
Early Life: Farr was born September 23, 1926, in Orem, Utah, to Elmer Webb and Tressa Farr Hatch. His childhood was spent between Woodruff and Mesa, Arizona, as well as Payson and Provo, Utah.
Life's Work/Service/Interests: At the age of 17, during World War II, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served in the Pacific Theater. He was honorably discharged in August of 1948 as a Boatswain’s Mate G Third Class where he had served on LSM 289. In 1949, he was called to serve in the Southern States LDS Mission. Upon completion of an honorable mission he met his sweetheart, Frances Peterson. They were sealed in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on August 13, 1953. After receiving a Bachelors degree in Secondary Education from Brigham Young University, Farr taught Utah History, Careers and Girls Health at Lincoln Junior High in Orem. He continued his education and received a Masters degree in Counseling and Psychology from BYU. He spent the rest of his educational career as a School Counselor at Orem Junior High and Canyon View Junior High. He was a member of the AEA, UEA and NEA and served on the Governors Committee for the Deaf and Blind school. He was a member of the Orem Golden “K” Kiwanis club serving as club Treasurer, President and Lieutenant Governor. He was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving in many capacities including Bishop, High Counselor, Branch President and temple worker. He and Frances served as CES missionaries for three years at the Orem High Seminary. He enjoyed traveling to the various national parks in Utah and fishing the Green River in Wyoming. His greatest joy was his family. Elmer "Farr" Hatch passed away peacefully in his home February 20, 2016. He was 89.
Survived By: His wife of 62 years, Frances; his children: Cyndi, Scott (Jennifer) and Julie; his grandchildren: Brandon (Stacia), Kiley, Spencer, and Baylee who all adored their “Papa”; adopted grandsons: J.D. Barton and Michael Bronson; siblings: Geraldine Rigby, Ervin Larry Hatch (Mignon) and Richard Hatch (Leslie); and several nieces and nephews who loved their “Uncle Farr”.
Preceded In Death By: His parents.
Services: Hillcrest LDS Stake Center
Mortuary: Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary
Final Rest: East Lawn Memorial Hills
Obituary Published By:
© Daily Herald | Provo, Utah | 24 Feb 2016
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
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