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Jim Hatcher Obituary
He was born on June 12, 1930 in Pinconning to the late Frank and Emma Hatcher (Badour). Jim married Bunny Hatcher (Adrian) in 1949 in Standish. They moved to Tawas City in 1962 where Jim worked as a switchman for Michigan Bell for 35 years until his retirement in 1989.
He was a member of the Tawas Elks and Holy Family Catholic Church. Jim was an avid golfer and a building contractor. He had recorded six hole-in-ones and when Jim was 80 years old, he golfed his age.
Jim is survived by his wife Bunny Hatcher; daughter, Judy (Craig) Wilkins of Columbus, Ohio; daughter, Janet (Paul) Cohen of Traverse City; son, Jim (Linda) Hatcher of DeWitt; daughter, JoAnn (Roger) Warner of Houghton Lake; son, Jeff Hatcher of Tawas City; three sisters, Lucille Beyer of East Tawas, Leona Deering of East Tawas and Audrey Rogers of Bay City; 17 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Joyce Trybus; and daughter-in-law, Cindy Hatcher.
A memorial mass will be held on Saturday, May 14 at 11 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church in East Tawas, MI. Condolences may be offered at www.bureshfuneralhomes.com.
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Penny Bryant
February 17, 2016
Sincere condolences for the lost of your loved one.
Your neighbor Penny and Joe Bryant
William Unke
February 9, 2016
Bunny,
So sorry to read of Jims passing.
I'm glad that I was able to visit with you and Jim last fall. Always enjoyed being around him and working with him. He was a great fellow.
Myron Trafelet
February 9, 2016
Sincere condolences from the family of Myron and Lois Trafelet, I had the privilege of knowing Mr Hatcher through my father and went to high school with Jim and JoAnn, my prayers are with the Hatcher family.
February 8, 2016
We send you thoughts of peace and courage. As you comprehend this profound loss... let yourself cry knowing each tear is a note of love rising to the heavens. It is comforting for us to know that God does not cause suffering. James 1:13
February 6, 2016
We will miss Jim so much. He was a good friend and golf partner. Love to Bunny and Family. RIP, Jim.
Roy and Bev
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