Horace Eldredge Hatch

Horace Eldredge Hatch Colonel, United States Air Force, Retired Colonel Horace E. "Hod" Hatch passed away peacefully at his home in Colorado Springs, Colorado, May 13, 2006, at the age of 86. He was born to Glen Alvin Hatch and Edith Eldredge Hatch on January 18, 1920 in Woods Cross, Utah. Colonel Hatch was a member of the United States Air Force and served his country for 30 years. He attended the University of Utah and was commissioned in 1941 through Aviation Cadets in San Antonio, Texas. In 1945 he served as a B-29 squadron commander, flying combat missions over Japan from the island of Saipan. His medals include the Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, and the Purple Heart. Colonel Hatch was preceded in death by Imogene Moss, his wife of 57 years. He is survived by his wife, Betty J. Bruington, his three sons, Timothy (Patsy), Steve, Mark (Cindy), nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Colonel Hatch will be remembered as a wonderful husband and father, a war hero, a competitive golfer, and a life-long friend. Graveside Services will be held Thursday May 18, 2006, at 1 p.m. at the Bountiful City Cemetery 2020 So. 200 W. Funeral Directors: Russon Brothers Mortuary. Condolences to www.russonmortuary.com.