Ira Bryson Hatchard
February 23, 1922 - June 06, 2013
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Ira Bryson Hatchard
February 23, 1922 - June 06, 2013
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Ira Hatchard
Ira Bryson Hatchard, 91, of Redmond, WA passed away on June 6, 2013 in Kirkland, WA. He was born on Feb. 23, 1922 in Windsor, Nova Scotia to Archibald and Frances Hatchard, the sixth of eight children. Ira served in the Royal Canadian Air Force during WWII in England where he met his wife Joyce. They were married in Windsor, England on Dec. 5, 1944 and remained happily married nearly 65 years. After the passing of his beloved Joyce in 2009, Ira was fond of recalling her memory and frequently entertained family and friends with photos and stories of their eventful and romantic life together.
An accomplished businessman, Ira was an insurance adjuster who rose to become a regional and district manager for the General Adjustment Bureau. His work took him and Joyce to numerous cities including Bellingham, Yakima, Seattle, WA, Great Falls, MT, Phoenix, AZ, Minneapolis, MN and San Francisco, CA. Ira was also a lifelong member of the BPOE, which held great importance for 58 years of his life.
Ira was predeceased by his wife Joyce, his parents, brothers Clark, Harry, and George, sisters Alice, Eileen, and Madeline. He is survived by his brother Leon of Moncton, New Brunswick, daughters Ann (Roger) Quiggle of Ferndale, WA and Susan (Steve) Templeton of Duvall, WA; grandchildren David, Jeffrey, and Timothy (Jenny) Quiggle, Sean Templeton and Sarah (Matthew) Templeton Eyer; great grandchildren Sage, Charlie and Theo Quiggle, Madison and Callie Templeton, Olivia and Cecilia Eyer; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Dad (Grandpa/Great Grandpa), we love you and will miss you but are comforted by the knowledge that you and Mom are together once again.
Farewell Tribute Information
A graveside memorial service will be held at Greenacres Memorial Park at 2 PM, June 28, 2013. You may share memories of Ira in the online guest book at www.farewelltributes.com. Donations Information
Memorial donations may be made to Evergreen Hospice Services in memory of Ira Hatchard. Mailing address: Evergreen Healthcare Foundation, 12040 NE 128th St. Mail Stop #5, Kirkland, WA 98034-3013.
16 responses to Ira Bryson Hatchard
Theo Quiggle says:
June 6, 2013
Dear great grandpa Ira, We love you a lot and you were a good guy. You always gave us hugs when we saw you. We miss you a lot. Love, Theo
Leon Hatchard says:
June 6, 2013
My memories of my brother, only two years older than I, go back to our childhood years growing up on the farm. We shared many chores – bringing in the cows, picking apples, carrying loads of wood and pumping SO much water. (Dad used to say “Get me a drink and take it from the north side”.) Then came the day you enlisted. Our older brother, Clark, had already enlisted and Mom wasn’t so happy when you decided to follow in his steps. Unknown to her then was that George and I would do the same. In later years, we enjoyed our trips to Yakima and Cathedral City. How you loved to cook those steaks; just not quite long enough! And that memorable drive up Mount St. Helens, when the clouds came in, and you managed to stay on a road that you couldn’t even see! Thank you for the Christmas cards that continued to find their way to Moncton after Joyce passed away. We’ll miss hearing your voice on the phone and just knowing you were there, even though there was a continent between us.
Until we meet again…your loving brother, Leon
Roger Quiggle says:
June 6, 2013
I first met Ira when I was in High School after I mustered up enough courage to ask Ann if she would join me in going to the prom. I remember going to their house to take Ann on a Saturday night date and Hockey Night in Canada would be on television. Ira would be busy coaching from the davenport, editorializing on the shots, the coaches, and the referees. It was almost like being at the rink. Ira had a soft spot in his heart for their pets. He had great friends in their dog Nikki and their cat Sandy.. He enjoyed “fetch” with them or watching play develop between the two of them, often instigated by the cat. A number of years later (and another dog) they drove here from San Francisco instead of flying because he didn’t want their dog “Charlie” to be alone at Christmas. Ira was a competent businessman and was dedicated to his career. As he progressed into management levels, he was transferred to branch offices, giving he and Joyce a variety of experiences and friends in many parts of the country. He could be a demanding manager but had a soft, caring side that would shine through. Ira and I learned to play golf together, although as time went on he far surpassed me in skill. I play left handed so he would remind me that I stand on the wrong side of the ball. I remember some apple trees on the Yakima golf course which were hit more than once by our shots inspiring some exclamatory comments from Ira(as you can imagine). Later as he became a proficient golfer, I remember his request for a Father’s Day present was a set of golf clubs for Joyce so they could play golf together. At Ann’s and my wedding Ira and I were putting on our tuxes at the church. He was happy about the occasion but I could tell that walking the first of his daughters down the aisle was an emotional event for him. Ann and I and our sons visited Ira and Joyce in several locations as they were transferred around the country. There are many good memories: The Phoenix house with the swimmimg pool; He and I attending my first major league baseball game; trying to find their dog Nikki in snowy Yakima when he would escape (the dog would always be on the front porch waiting for us when we got back to the house); Winery tours in Central Califirnia; Attending football and baseball games in Oakland; Trips into the City ( Ira quickly informed us that riding BART into SanFrancisco was going to the “City”, not “downtown”. Ira didn’t leave San Francisco without becoming a serious Forty Niners fan. We had a great time with Joyce and Ira in London.Joyce had a lot of inside information about Windsor Castle and the Royal Family.Seeing the location of their war experiences with accompanying stories was almost unfathomable. Ira and Joyce were one as a couple. It has been difficult for Ira to process the passing of Joyce. We can only say that they are together again.
Susan Templeton says:
June 6, 2013
Dad – I have spent almost every Friday with you for the past 3 1/2 years. I am going to miss those hours with you talking about everything from Mother, World War II to the Mariners or Seahawks (depending upon the season). Mom would have been very proud that you kept her “Birthday Book” cards going. You even sent Christmas Cards to everyone in her address book for 3 years! You may not have known that I promised Mom that we would take good care of you after she passed away. She really didn’t need to ask that of me, I would have done it anyway. You often said “Susan, I don’t know what I would do without you”. Well Dad, you took good care of me while I was little and even after I was grown. You were always there for me. I hope that you felt that I returned that love to you especially during these last few years when you missed Mother SO much. I take comfort in knowing that you two are together again. May you both Rest in Peace and live happily ever after once again! Love to you both, Susan
Charlie Quiggle says:
June 6, 2013
i remember the last time i saw you on your 91st birthday. I remember the pool at your apartment. Thank you for sending me cards on my birthday.