Frank passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family after fighting a courageous battle with ALS. He was a maintenance manager at Twin City Foods in Stanwood & Pasco, where he worked for 47 years until he retired in 2013. He was a volunteer firefighter for many years and was involved coaching his daughters in SCJAA Sports. He enjoyed his annual camping trip to Winthrop with his family as well as hunting, fishing and woodworking. He wanted his grandchildren to respect & learn how to shoot guns, so at a very young age he bought each of them a .22 rifle which they took camping.
He was married to Lorraine for 43 years, and they have 4 daughters: Jessica (Randy) Jansma, of Camano Island, Rhonda (Frank) Urich, of Pasco, Cindi Hatch of Pasco and Sheri (Jason) Hannum of Camano Island. He has 6 grandchildren: Kimber Jansma, Shelby & Jake Urich, Wyatt Hatch, Katelin & Leah Hannum and 3 Great Grandchildren: Kendyn, Bella &Kaelynn
He was Preceded in death by his parents, Bill & Mary Hatch & Father in law: Lester Anderson.
He is survived by his brother Bob, Mother in law: Virginia Anderson & Brothers and sisters in law and many nieces and nephews.
A service will be held Friday, May 4 at 2pm at Camano Chapel. With a celebration of life following on Sunday, May 6 from 1-3 at his home in Pasco. His wishes would be for you to wear a Frank's Fighter, ALS or Blue T-Shirt to the services.
Frank wanted to be active in finding a cure for ALS so in lieu of Flowers please make a donation to Frank's Fighters Walk to Defeat ALS Evergreen Chapter.
Celebration of Life
MAY 4. 2:00 PM (PT)
Camano Chapel
867 SW Camano Drive
Camano Island, WA 98282
Reception
MAY 6. 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (PT)
Home of Frank Hatch
Pasco, WA 99301