Hatch, Rebecca J. (Bingaman) 1930-2008

HATCH, BINGAMAN, STOUT

Posted By: Ernie Braida (email)
Date: 11/6/2009 at 17:05:56

Rebecca Jean Hatch was born January 13, 1930 in Knoxville, Iowa. She was one of seven children born to Mary Stout and William “Bill” Bingaman May. Becky attended school in Knoxville and graduated from Knoxville High School in 1947.

On June 20, 1947 Rebecca Jean May married her high school sweetheart, Robert Jenkins Hatch at her parents home in Knoxville. To this union five children were born.

Becky was a long time member of the Rebekka’s Lodge in Knoxville and Eagles Auxiliary. She was a devoted Christian who loved to testify about her beliefs. She often led “The Lord’s Prayer” in her nursing home room. Becky was a faithful member of the First United Methodist Church in Knoxville. Family was the center of Becky’s life. She enjoyed sending cards for special events and often drew a cartoon character for the children. Raising her family was a “full time” avocation. Her husband, Bob, often said, “You could never have found a more loving Mom.” She always had a special place in her heart for the babies. When Becky had spare time she liked to embroidery. Due to her poor health Becky spent over 26 years in care facilities.

Becky Hatch passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2008 at Westridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Knoxville at the age of 78 years, 11 months and 14 days.

Those family members who preceded her in death were her parents; husband; 1 grandson, Ben; 1 great-grandson, Lukas; 3 brothers, Grant, Jack and Jimmy May; and 1 sister, Vera May Powers.

Those left to mourn her passing are five children and their spouses; Stephen Clayton Hatch and his wife, Nancy, William Doyle Hatch and his wife, Carol, Cerena Kay Hoskins and her husband, John, Rhonda Jo Thompson and her husband, Myron and Donna Joy Flattery and her husband, Jerry all of Knoxville; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Joe May of Florida and Donnie May of Texas.

Funeral services were held December 30 at the Williams Funeral Home with interment in Graceland Cemetery. Casket bearers were: Aaron Claver, Jerry and Matt Flattery, Bill, Brian and Steve Hatch. Honorary casket bearers were: Adam Claver, Brad Flattery, Ben, Eric and Mike Hatch, and Myron Thompson. Music selections were: “In The Garden” with Eric Hatch, vocalist and Jim Kidder, organist; “The Old Rugged Cross” with Robin Flattery, vocalist; and “Angels”, CD by Randy Travis.

Williams Funeral Home Dec. 31, 2008