1942 ~ 2014
Gerald Argyle Hatch was born December 4, 1942 in Springville, Utah to Vonda Argyle and Russell Harmon Hatch.
Always known as "Gerald," he attended Jefferson Elementary School, Springville Junior and High Schools, and Brigham Young University.
A devoted patriot, he served in the first Army Reserve unit, a Quartermaster Battalion, that was called to active duty and completed a one-year tour in the Vietnam War. His assignments included Quá��ng Tri, Phu Bai and A�é�ng Hé .
Early in his life his artistic talents became evident. Picking up his father's love for photography, he pursued a successful career in photography and motion picture production. He worked at LDS Motion Picture Studio in Provo, Utah before turning to freelance work that took him to projects all over the world.
A faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints throughout his life, Mr. Hatch served in many capacities including Executive Secretary for several Stake Presidencies on the Brigham Young University campus and as assistant High Priest Group Leader in his home ward. As a young man, he served as a missionary in the Church's Southwest Indian Mission where he gained a life-long appreciation and love for Native American cultures and particularly for the Navajo and their language, which he learned.
Gerald Hatch died May 13, 2014 at his Provo, Utah home. He is survived by his sisters, Renee Hatfield of Salt Lake City, Utah and Christine Witney of Springville, Utah, and his brothers, Harmon A. Hatch of Orem, Utah, Richard A. Hatch of Zuni New Mexico and Sidney A. Hatch of Orem, Utah. Always devoted to his family, he is also missed by numerous nieces and nephews who fondly remember his good example and having fun with him on so many occasions such as his taking them boating and fishing especially on Yellowstone and Jackson Lakes.
Services will be held at 11:00, Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at 2445 North 650 East, Provo, Utah with a viewing held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. prior to the services and burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery, Springville, Utah.
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