Catherine Cornelia Coyne Hatch

It is with deep sorrow and profound love that we announce the passing of Catherine, age 96, on January 14, 2025. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness.

Early Life and Education

Catherine was born on November 21, 1928 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Thomas Francis and Christine Von Stein Coyne. Catherine was a graduate of West High School.

Professional Achievements

Catherine worked at ZCMI in the gift-wrapping department where she learned how to make beautiful bows and packages. Throughout the rest of her life people would often ask her to tie bows for them. After leaving ZCMI she went to work for the telephone company. Later she worked at Imperial Diaper Service to help support the family.

Personal Life and Interests

Catherine’s early life was during the Great Depression. Even though her family didn’t have much she was a happy child. Catherine was a loving friend and neighbor and devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She married Kenneth Lane Hatch on September 21, 1951 in the Salt Lake Temple, and together they built a life filled with love, laughter, and service. Catherine took great pride in their family, and their home was always a place of warmth and welcome. Her hobbies included sewing, quilting, baking and planting flowers, but her favorite hobby was reading books. She especially loved a good mystery. She would often be reading several books at the same time and was intrigued with a good plot.

Catherine was known for her raisin bars, mint brownies and chocolate cake. Whether it was reading, cooking, traveling, or spending time with her family she approached everything with enthusiasm and dedication. Her friends and family will always remember Catherine for her kindness, humor, joyful spirit, and the way she made everyone around her feel special. Even in her later years neighbors and friends would come to visit and kept in touch with her.

Community Involvement

Catherine was a convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and believed deeply in giving quiet service to others. She was always doing something to help other people. She served in the Primary, Young Womens and Relief Society organizations. She and Ken served together at Highland Cove Care Center. Her service touched the lives of many, and she was an inspiration to all who knew her.

Catherine’s legacy of generosity, friendship and service will continue to impact family, friends, neighbors and others who knew her for years to come.

A Legacy of Love

Catherine is survived by her daughter Allison (Lynn) Crane, son Tom (Shantrece) Hatch, daughter Lauren Hatch, brother Tom Coyne, 12 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Ken Hatch, parents Thomas and Christine Coyne, sister Betty Tovey and brother Walter Coyne. The loss of Catherine is deeply felt by all who had the privilege of knowing her, but her spirit will live on in the hearts and minds of those she touched.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on January 21, 2025 at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park and Mortuary Chapel located at 3401 Highland Drive in Millcreek, Utah. A viewing will be held prior to funeral services at 9:00 a.m.

Special thanks to Canyon Home Care & Hospice for their daily care and support at the end of her life.

As we say goodbye to our beloved Catherine, we take comfort in knowing that her life was one of purpose, love, and joy. Her memory will forever be a source of inspiration and strength.

Rest in peace Mom, you will be dearly missed.