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
Olivia & CC Eyer says:
June 6, 2013
“Big Papa” we will always remember your big gentle hugs and you would share your lollipops with us. I loved having breakfast or lunch with you and you and I ordering our pink lemonades. I liked hearing your stories about your doggies Charlie and Nikki. We love and miss you “Big Papa”.
Renee Rodriguez says:
June 6, 2013
Ira,
I am grateful that time permitted us to meet. I recall a visit to your place and was touched that you proudly showed me Joyce’s golf trophy. I heard in your voice that you adored her.
You and Joyce set a strong foundation. I can see that ensuing generations have learned from you that family is important. And that is truly inspiring.
Thank you.
Renee
Sage Quiggle says:
June 6, 2013
Dear Great Grandpa,
Thanks for coming to my basketball and baseball games, even though I know it wasn’t always easy for you.
And also, you are a really great sport, because last Christmas when we watched the Seahawks-49ers game, you sat quietly as we celebrated when Richard Sherman returned a blocked field goal for a touchdown. But you had the last laugh because you got to see your 49ers play in the Super Bowl one last time.
Love, Sage
Sarah Eyer says:
June 6, 2013
Grandpa, I thank you SO much for hanging in there with us after Grandma’s passing. I believe we all needed each other in order to help us heal and keep her memories as alive as if she were still there, her laughter filling the room. I have only imagined the heartache you have felt over the last few years without having your love by your side. But I pray that you know how grateful I am to have spent the past few years getting to know you even better and my girls and husband were able to make a real, loving connection with you. And believe that your many stories will be remembered and told over and over again. I of course will always remember the time spent in Walnut Creek, swimming in the pool, laying out in your backyard with the smell of lemons in the breeze. And you helping us set up our lemonade stand using your very own lemons! I always looked forward to you and Grandma coming for Christmas, and can still remember the smell of your tobacco and the mess it made ;) Right Mom?! Oh you and your tobacco… The more recent memories that I will cherish and hold close is when we would take you out to dinner. You LOVED spicy Thai food and when the waiter would look at me with “is he sure??” expression, after you had placed your order for 5 star spice. You would even ask for more spice to be brought to the table, and Matt thought he would give it a try, haha, bad idea. I am so honored to be your granddaughter. I speak of your stories to friends and I always have a sense of pride as I’m telling them about how you and grandma met and what an amazing life you and she led. You both always made me feel that you were just as proud of me as I am of you. You will forever be in my heart. I love you Grandpa
Gail Miller says:
June 6, 2013
As a child, Uncle Ira to me, was simply Dad’s brother who lived in the States and there was always excitement in Nova Scotia when you came to visit. It wasn’t until after 2000 that Mom and Dad and Terry and I were able to make three trips, one to to Yakima and two to Cathedral City. We’ll always remember the fun we had, your generous hospitality and the use of your trailer, including the surprise lawn sprinkler in the middle of the night while enroute to the bathroom. I also remember the trip to Mount St. Helens…a big man with a big heart and a Big car taking sharp curves in stride as we drove through the clouds. Dad was on the outside and kept pushing Mom and I to the other side of the car so he could get away from the door. We certainly enjoyed spending that time with all of you…Joyce’s laugh,the bbq at Susan’s and overnight at Ann’s…so many things that have become part of our treasured memories. You’ll be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing and loving you. Your niece, Gail and Terry.