Anne Hatch Obituary

Anne was truly a sweetheart on earth, and now at peace she is a wonderfully graceful angel, blessed beyond measure.
I remember a time, she was still pretty young, when she and Elizabeth were selling Girl Scout Cookies and had run out of places to sell them. They were with, and our then young daughter Erin while Katherine and Allison were playing. I took Elizabeth and Anne out through our neighborhood. They were such troopers. They ran through snow instead of coming back to the car between houses. We managed to get both of the girls to their goal of selling 100 boxes each (I remember that being Mike's goal for them) that day. When I brought them home they were so cold. I ran them a warm bath so that they could warm up and that worked well.
All three Hatch girls were very special to us while Allison and Katherine were in school together. I think of your dear family and still mourn deeply for you. Your early loss is heavier than any other, to lose a family member at such a young age. I know that it will never leave you, but I know that you believe that you will be together again in Heaven. Anne now knows things that we will not know until we are all together again. Time seems to lag here, but she is waiting, but no doubt in the company of the many who have gone before us.
God bless each of you, with love...

Thinking of you Annie, and thought about you all fall. Soccer season always reminds me of you. I coached my little boys soccer team for the first time and I thought about you almost every time I laced up my spikes. During our 20 year high school reunion we talked and laughed and remembered you. I love you. Thanks for watching over us.

Anne - I talked to my little boy Connor about you today. He is 7 and wants to be a soccer goalie. I told him about my friend Anne who was an incredible goalie, but how being a goalie is such a tough job - lot’s of pressure. I love you, thanks for watching over all of us during a tough year.

I don’t know what it is, but I am having some powerful thoughts of Annie today. I think it might be that this time of year reminds me of soccer, and soccer and Annie go hand in hand for me. So many good memories, so much mischief. Love you Anne - thanks for watching over all of us.

Thinking of Anne and your family this time of year.

Mike, Patti, Katharine, and Liz,
When Anne passed away I wrote you a card full of memories and growing up across the street. Babysitting the girls for many years and spending so much time with your family feels like just a few years ago. I now have my own kids, one of which is wanting to start babysitting so just recently started so many funny stories about babysitting your girls. That compelled me to look up Anne's obituary again to see her as an adult, read posts, and to have a chance to reflect on growing up across the street. I felt like so much more than a babysitter with the adventures I enjoyed with your family from helping with the fancy Christmas parties-eating unlimited buckeyes, helping Patti set up her classroom, doing Katharine's hair for figure skating, going on field trips to work with Mike so I could help monitor that the girls didn't run around and cause too much of a ruckus-when I likely joined in the fun, going to Duluth to try out for a movie together, and all the hours just hanging out in your yard or ours.

Once we moved that relationship faded with the age difference and you guys no longer needing a sitter, but to this day I want you to know the positive impact your entire family had on me. Anne was always the spunky one smiling and making me laugh. I still picture her as a youngster where I read books to her, played play dough and with hamsters, helping her learn to ride a bike, and even pulling her loose teeth. I am saddened to think that I never got to meet Anne as an adult. However; with Patti and Mike for parents I can only imagine her personality was vibrant and compassionate.

As the years go by, I hope you are finding peace in thinking about special memories together. I have found myself doing a lot reminiscing, now being a mom to a son and daughter that are around the age that I really last remember the girls being, when I stopped to visit at your house after we moved. As I think about Anne, I am also thinking about the rest of you. Hugs to all of you!

I have been thinking a lot about Anne. She is watching over me and others. I think about her in good times and bad and she always seems to get me through any hurdles. I want to thank Anne for this. Anne will never lose that Hatch gene that takes over when she takes a best friend, family member, or anyone else's side. Anne brings such a unique gift to life that will never go away...

I didn't know Anne very well, but we worked together at the same client in Chicago in 2010. We sat in the same area of the client's office - 7th Floor and were on conference calls together talking about technical project issues. I was so shocked to hear of her passing at such a young age and to this day I think of her often. God Bless.

Richard Williams

You will always be missed. Thank you for the memories!

As I read the condolences of the other guests, I got to know Anne a little better, especially reading the messages from her father. Yes, you were lucky to have her for 27 years. She was beautiful and bright. May all your beautiful memories of Anne live in your hearts forever.

We thank everyone for the wonderful words and thoughts about Anne. We still receive letters and cards from the many people whose lives were touched by her. For those of you in Chicago, a memorial bench is being installed in the name of Anne at the Anti-Cruelty Society in downtown Chicago. There is also a memorial bench being installed in Battle Lake, the place she so loved to visit. We are also hopeful that the Amur Leopard exhibit at the Minnesota will have a memorial dedicated to her, although I am still working on that.
Finally, the family is preparing a memorial book about Anne, and hope to have it completed this summer. If anyone would like a copy, please let us know. Last, but not least, sister Elizabeth is working on a toddler's book. It starts with "Bo Bo, the Bouncing Bear, with big green eyes and long brown hair..." Anne's ashes will be buried in part at Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis and in Battle Lake, although the date is not yet set. We will let you know of the date. We miss Anne so much.

After months, I am still at a loss of words to describe the sadness and void I feel. Your smile and laughter are sorely missed, my friend.

My baby sister I MISS you beyond words. Katharine

Patti & Mike,
The loss of Anne is so startling. As we all grieve of the loss, (including myself & new bride - Yvonne) we are saddened, and left with a painful stomach. Yet be assured that my beautiful first bride - Diane will take very good care of Anne in heaven.

Patti & Family, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Our condolence and sympathy on the loss of Anne and our prayers for you in a time of grief and great sadness.

Dear Mike: On behalf of my wife, Kate, and myself, please accept our expression of deepest sympathy on your loss of a wonderful, loving child. We extend these thoughts, however inadequate, to you, Mrs. Hatch, and your entire family.

Anne was one of the first people to befriend me at DePaul University our freshman year. That was typical of Anne; She loved meeting and welcoming new people into her life. People gravited toward her. I'm very grateful for Anne and to have known her. Anne's exceptional energy will bless us now and forever.

Mr. and Mrs. Hatch, Liz and Katharine,
I knew Anne at Accenture. I met her when she first started working for our client. I will never forget the mornings Anne walked into work with her big Minnesota snow boots, bundled in an adorable hat and scarf with a big smile on her face asking me “How are you Shahreen?” She was one of the only people that took the time to pronounce my name the proper way. We not only sat right next to each other sharing breathing space at our client, but we soon learned we lived on the same street, Illinois St. I will cherish all the evening we spent going out after work and relaxing over vegan appetizers and drinks. Even though I initially met Anne through work, she really became more than a work colleague but a true friend that I could share anything with. She was very beautiful yet extremely modest. I absolutely adored her in every way and I am extremely saddened by this tragedy.
I was unable to attend the funeral but please accept my condolences. You are in my prayers, for I understand that Anne's death will affect her family in a very different way it will affect her friends.

Mike & Patti, Katharine & Elizabeth,
I am so sorry for your loss. The memorial service yesterday was a great representation to who Anne was. Anne was inviting, witty and a good friend to all she encountered. I also remember Anne introducing me to a curling iron...and dog food :) Anne will be missed greatly. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

I'm praying for Anne hoping she has found peace.

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Hatch, Liz and Katharine,
I was so saddened by the news of Anne's death. My heart truly aches for all of you and all of her friends who will miss her dearly. Know that you are in my prayers.

Anne was such a beautiful person inside and out. I will never forget how she could truly light up a room, every time she walked into one. My thoughts and prayers are with you Hatch family.

Anne,
Your my soul sister. From the first time we hung out we knew we would be friends forever. Your energy captivated everyone that you were with. I will never forget our adventures, long conversations, and special times together(there was NEVER a dull moment when we were together). Thank you for always being such a bright light in my life. I give thanks for our time together and love you more then words can express. My heart goes out to your wonderful family. May peace, love, and light be with you now and forever. LOVE YOU-----

I remember when Mike first came to Commerce as Commissioner. Mike held small lunch gatherings with staff to get to know each other. Looking around his office, I'll never forget this one beautiful picture on his bookshelf of his three little queens. The girls were dressed alike in red and green matching plaid dresses with their beautiful hair and smiles. I commented to Mike how beautiful they were and he beamed.

Over the years, I would see him on the news with his daughters and he never lost that loving look for them.

I hope that at this most difficult time, you can hold on to each other and gain strength from each other and those that love you to carry you through the hard days to follow.

Our sincere condolences,

Cindy and Scott Claason

Mike, Patti. Katharine and Elizabeth.
Dave and I were so sorry to hear about your loss.I sat next to Ann at Greg's wedding and I enjoyed her personality so much.Please note that I have a friend who lost a son at 18 and she has been an inspiration to us all by taking strength in her other family members--it's really remarkable and I pray that you will also find strengh in each other and your precious grandchildren. Dave and Paula Erickson

Mike, Patti, Liz & Katherine,

What parent is prepared for a child to precede them in death? The mind gropes for understanding and the heart is numbed. May the great pain you must feel at the death of Anne be eased by the love of the family and friends who surround you. The thoughts and prays of Rick and JoAnn Graf; Rachel and Bob Prairie are with you.

To the Hatch family- Even though I never met Anne, I am sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.

Anne,

I will always remember your compassion and unmatched energy. The first time I met you it didn't take long to realize you had "it." You brought joy to everyone you came in contact with. In my life I've found that getting to know people can be hard but acquainting myself with you was effortless; and that was all because of you.

In a world where words are filtered and personalites are diluted, you were a breath of fresh air. I enjoyed every minute I was around you. You will truly be missed.

Rest in Peace Anne.

Mike, Patti, Katharine & Liz:
That was the most beautiful memorial I have ever been to. After hearing your eulogies, I wished I was friends with Anne. I will continue praying for all of you.

To hear the horrible news on Monday afternoon, my heart broke. I was a year younger than Anne at Vis, but that made no difference to her. She and her group of friends took me in and hung out with me like i was one of their own. She had the most contageous smile and was always willing to help and make you feel better when you were having a bad day. Anne you were an amazing person and I hope that you can look down and keep an eye on all of us down here. Thought and prayers are with your family also.

Mike, Patti, Katherine and Liz:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Rest in Peace Anne.

Stacy Swain and Family

Mike, Patti and family,
I know what great loss you have suffered. We lost our Jessica and her 2 children 7 1/2 years ago. I can only tell you to try to honor Anne with possitive thoughts and carry on as she would want you to.
Our Foundaation does possitive things in Jessica's name & it does give some comfort.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Anne was a beautiful person inside and out. I enjoyed being a classmate of hers at Visitation. She was always kind to everyone and always had a smile on her face. I will always remember her fondly.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. The memories shared by family members are particularly poignant. May the love of God surround you and strengthen you as you pass through this difficult time.

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers to the Hatch family.

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Hatch family during this difficult time. You are in our prayers and thoughts. We pray that God brings you peace and comfort.

Anne gave love, joy and happiness to everyone who knew her. Her star is shining brightly from Heaven on those who miss and remember her.

Mike and Patti, I'm so sorry for your loss.

Our condolances to the Hatch Family. Our thoughts are prayers are with you. We are so sorry for your loss.

Mike and Katie Lammers

We remember Annie as a precious, beautiful (inside and out), energetic little girl working to keep up with her two big sisters! Our world has lost a light, our God in heaven has gained one.

Hatch family:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. Anne was a bright and talented young woman and she will be missed by many. Our sincerest sympathy and blessings for your family.

I have had the privilege of working with Anne's Dad for several years now, and have gotten to know something of the family. In very few people have I experienced both the spirit of public service and of resilience as pervades the Hatch family. I pray for their inner peace at this time, and I am certain that they will find meaning and inspiration even in this adversity. May this apparent loss be transmuted into a new found zest for life, and more profound and even deeper wells of sharing, love, and compassion borne of this experience.

My condolences to the Hatch Family. I remember seeing Anne, when her dad ran for Governor in 1994, and later at Byerly's in Burnsville whenever her family came to shop. My prayers are with you in the difficult days ahead.

After reading all of these entries it is clear that Anne was loved by many and impacted an immense amount of people during her time here. Anne was an acquaintance to me through friends at Depaul and I can tell you that she was the life of the party, all the time. She had an infectious smile and a laugh that could be heard worldwide. I was deeply saddened to hear the news of Anne's death. Hatch family, know that she is an angel watching over each and every one of you and that her love lives within your souls. She may be physically gone but her spririt will live on in her family and friends. I, myself, am extremely close with my Father - after reading some of the entries by Anne's Father, I can say I was extremely touched with the wonderful memories and stories. May God be with you through this truly difficult time.

To the Hatch Family,

Hearts all over MN are broken with yours over your deep loss of such a special lady. I have never met Anne but can see just how special she is and how she effected so many lives.

Mr. Hatch, thank you so for your entries. There is no relationship quite like a girl and her dad and you certainly prove it again with your wonderful stories. She was blessed to have all of you and you her, even if the time was far too short.

There is no question God will be holding her always.

I will pray that God wrap you all in a warm embrace as well and that peace will steal your hearts.

To my former boss my heart goes out to you and your family my prayers are with you.

Hi Patti & Mike,

I was so saddened to hear about the tragic loss of your beloved daughter Annie. My heart goes out to all of you. My friend from Mendota Heights e-mailed me to tell me the sad news. You will all be in my prayers and thoughts. Annie was a beautiful girl. May God hold her in the palm of his hands and take good care of her. May he also give all of you strength and courage in the days to come.

Deepest Sympathy,
Your Classmate, Peggy (Koprivech) Kukkonen

My prayers are with the Hatch family. May she rest in peace.

Hi Mike,Patti and family, ever since I heard about Anne you have been in my thoughts and prayers. It is so difficult to say good bye to your child. I pray that The Lord's love and peace shall be with you during this time of pain and healing. The Lord loves all of you very much and he shall be by your side.
Warmest Regards,

I am deeply saddened by this tragic news. On behalf of the Hilleque Family I want to extended my deepest condolences to the Hatch family, and especially to Katharine my dear childhood friend. Losing a sister is a sorrow that cannot be explained. I loved being in your home and growing up alongside your lovely family. Ann was so sweet and generous with her smiles. I am so sorry for your loss.

Annie,

I will always remember your laugh, warm personality and loyalty as a friend.
Anne was one of my first friends at DePaul and as Minnesotans new to the big city of Chicago, we found that we had a lot in common. She was a wonderful friend and always a blast to be around. Anne was someone that you could never forget.

I remember her talking about her family often and telling me how much she missed being away from them.

I will always be grateful to have known Anne. She introduced me to her best friend Zach, whom I later married and may never have met if it weren't for her.

Anne - what a true treasure and gift you were to the world.

Love,

Nicole (Lyon) Hernandez

Praying for peace in your hearts and sending love - deepest sympathy to all of you.

Mike, words cannot describe my sympathy and devastation to hear about Bo Bo's loss. She was a great inspiration to you and your campaign when you ran in a very contentious election against Gov. Pawlenty. She will be missed and loved by all of us.

Dear Hatch Family,

My heart goes out to you in this time of your deep, great loss. I cannot begin to imagine.

My memories of Anne are of the lively girl that others describe so well here. She was always surrounded by friends and always ready to lead the next adventure. She kept us, her Visitation teachers, on our toes!

May you find the strength you need during this time and all of the days to follow. My prayers and many, many thoughts accompany you on this, the most difficult of journeys.

Anne will be forever missed.

Anne was a very dear friend of mine in elementary school, although many years have gone by I thought of her often. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time.

I had the privilege of making TV ads for her dad. There are two words that come to mind when thinking about the times we filmed the family together.....fun and love. They just plain had fun together. And Anne was the leader of the comedy. She was vivacious , smart, and a ham to boot. We'll all miss her. My heart goes out to Patti , Mike and her sisters.

Dear Mike, Patti, Katharine & Elizabeth,

I am so very sorry for your loss of your Beautiful Daughter Anne & Sister (Bo-Bo) that was so very beautiful in so many Wonderful outstanding ways.

I was very blessed with three wonderful Sons, but lost the youngest 25 years ago at the age of 22 in a motorcycle accident.

Every loss is different for every person so I cannot say I know what you are all going through, but I can feel your pain. To me the loss of a child is by far the most painful experience parents can ever have.

Reading the many wonderful entries here from so many friends, family & You Mike all expressing your very sincere wonderful memories of a beautiful Daughter who has gone away way to young was heart rendering & brought tears to my eyes while bringing back all those memories of when we also lost a Wonderful Son & Brother.

Memories of Anne will live on in the hearts & minds of so many forever. You all have my Very Sincere Sympathy & I am Very Sorry for Your Very Sad Loss.

Very SIncerely,

Anne was one of those special people that touched everyone she surrounded herself with. I met Anne in college and will always remember the great times we had together. She will be missed and remembered by many. Anne we all love you so much. My thoughts and prayers will always be with the Hatch family.

God Bless all the treasured memories of Anne! Mike Hatch, what a great Dad you are! After reading your entries, I am jealous. I wish I had that kind of father/daughter relationship!

To the Hatch family: My thoughts are with you during this difficult time!

May Anne's memory be for a blessing.

I am married to Anne's cousin. The first time that I met the extended Hatch family was at the yearly Hatch Family Christmas Eve party. I was incredibly nervous and a little intimidated meeting so many people all at once but when I met Anne, she instantly made me feel welcome and made me feel like I was a part of the family. Anne always had a way of making you feel like you were a part of whatever event was happening at the time. Anne was an amazing individual that always put others feelings before her own. She would have given the shirt off of her back to anyone that needed it. I wish that I could have had the chance to thank her.
My heart goes out to Mike, Patti, Liz and Katharine and everyone that had the pleasure to know and love Anne. She was a tremendous woman and will be greatly missed. Thank you Anne for being you.

Chris Bercher - Cousin in-law/Friend

Her first week at Vis, I took the bus home with her after school on Friday and we got ready for the STA game. I never had sisters so I was unfamiliar with the curling iron, but she did my hair and make-up. It was the first time I ever really got ready.
I remember one morning after a sleepover, serving a bowl of Lady and Buffy's food to Kelsey and telling her it was Reeses Puffs.
Her bold fashion move to wear a sun dress and jeans to the first football game of the year against CDH. Turns out she was wise beyond her years.
Last time I saw her was in her Chicago apartment before I left for Spain. We stayed in and just played Scrabble.

Maria, Mendota Heights

Anne is every stage of my life. She was my cousin, friend and confidante. Her warmth and loving heart made me feel loved and supported always. With Anne, I could have as many hugs and cuddles as I needed. It's hard to fully express how special her love was. It was the kind of love that you never doubted.
As the youngest of three with my next sibling 11 years older than me, having Anne, Liz, and Katharine as cousins felt like a gift. They felt like sisters. I remember sleepovers, trips to the zoo, Valleyfair, going to each other's house to play, birthdays, holidays, etc. Anne nicknamed me "little Kari" when we were little. I remember she would say, "come on little Kari," grab my hand, and we would go play. I loved it. I did however try to argue that I was 6 months older than her, but of course lost that battle :)
I will miss Anne everyday, but carry her in my heart always.

Kari Erickson

I have so many fond memories in the short time that I knew you. I'd give anything to relive just one. I'm really going to miss your little phrases "Aahhh nuts and bolts", or "HELLOOO....McFLy......" and the way you said, "Dexter" and I always made fun of you which prompted you to say it more. :-)
And you always spoke so highly of your friends and family, I really wish I had a chance to meet more of them.
But I know I'll see you again Anne..... I'm sure there's kittens in heaven and I'll find you playing with them. Or maybe I'll be fishing from my boat, and you'll be on the shore and you'll look up and give me that captivating smile. I can only dream until then.
I'm gonna miss you Miss Hatch. We all are.
-Mike

Anne's great-grandmother--Louise Sahol-- immigrated from Norway to Battle Lake, Minnesota in about 1875. She eventually married Adsit Hatch, and they raised about eleven children (plus the assemblage of extended kids) in their family home, which they built in about 1885.

The home still stands, and our family pays homage to the house--now a virtual museum--every year. While the rest of our family loved the home, Anne worshipped it. She loved to read the old catalogues and look through the clippings. She talked about the grasshopper plagues of the 1880's. She loved stories about her great grandfather, the town's first Mayor. She loved to talk about her great-great grandmother, the midwife who delivered the babies in town and the neighboring Indian reservation. She laughed about "Nellie"--the mannequin--who was the prop used by her grandfather and his sisters to play practical jokes. She loved stories about my Uncle Charlie, the judge who wrote stories for the lovelorn magazines under a pseudonym. She loved to walk uptown and buy doughnuts for breakfast. She loved Grannies, where she'd buy candy she never ate. She loved to bowl down by the lake. She most of all loved to take an intertube down the Otter Tail River by the mill. She loved to horseback ride.

She loved the lore of Battle Lake.

This summer we talked about our lives and I told her I wanted to move to the North Shore. I asked if she would move there with me. She objected to this, and insisted that we move to Battle Lake. Over the next few weeks we'd talk about the merits of the North Shore and Battle Lake.

To Anne, Battle Lake was "over the rainbow"--the place that you go to find eternal peace.

Anne is now "over the rainbow."

God--she gave us so much love. You are so lucky to have her. Hold her tight and never let her go.

Dad

Anne, you touched the lives of so many of us. You will be missed by everyone. To the Hatch family: please accept my deepest condolences. My thoughts are with you in this difficult time.

I am sorry for your loss. I am sorry I never knew Anne...she sounds like she was an amazing person! You have an Angel now who will watch over all of her family and friends. Anne...RIP. To her family, God will take care of you.

My prayers, thoughts and condolences go out to the Hatch family. From knowing her through high school and on to college at DePaul, Anne has been a kind, incredibly thoughtful, and memorable friend. Her big personality and bright smile have created lasting memories that I will never forget. Thank you Hatch family for raising a wonderful friend, daughter and sister.

-Jojo Wozniak

The Hatch Family,

I too have never met Anne or any of you. I just have to say from reading all of these tributes that she was just a beautiful young woman full of life. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. May our Lord give you the strength you need and help you keep your memories alive. I am especially touched by the writings of her Dad. Sincerely, A fellow Minnesotan that will always be grateful to Mike Hatch. God Bless you.

On behalf of the Convent of the Visitation School our thoughts and prayers go out to the Hatch family.

Anne was a very special person. I will never forget her warmth and her genuine consideration for other people. I smiled every time I saw her. She will be greatly missed. I am so happy to have had her in my life for the time I did.

Our heartfelt sympathies are with you and your family.

Kermit and Christine Fruechte

May you feel the outpouring and love holding all of you.

Mike and Patti-Anne was always pleasant and fun to be around. She was very fortunate to have caring parents like you. She will be missed by everyone.

God is with you Anne. Peace and love,

Anne was an absolute master at board games. She would never let me win at Scrabble, and she loved to play card games like gin rummy and hearts. She almost always would win.

Anne was never patient for college courses, but she was extremely competitive and was brilliant when she thought the learning was relevant.

I picked up her personal effects at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, where she was posted. In the box was a book on statistics, complete with ear marks, side notes, and underlining. Amazing, considering the fact she hadn't had a math class since high school.

Anne was brilliant. I actually enjoyed losing games to her.

Dad

"Mike Hatch and his family have done so much for ordinary people in Minnesota through Mike's years of government service to our state. Please know that many people you have never met are praying for your family. " Gerald

Mike & Patti, Katharine & Elizabeth,
We are so sorry for the loss of your daughter. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Al, Jean, Zack & Elizabeth Gohlike

Mike and the Hatch Family: No words can express how deeply saddened I was to hear of your loss of Anne. I hope that it comforts you to know how many hearts are thinking of you and hurting with you right now. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Anne will be deeply missed by many. Her infectious smile, wisdom and grace made her so beautiful. Her fearless, fun loving attitude was so contagious. I am blessed to have the opportunity to have known Anne. My sincere condolences to the Hatch Family.

Mike & Patti,

My heart reaches out to you and your family at this very sad time. May the beautiful memories of the strong love you shared with Anne hold fast to your heart. There are no words that can come close to sharing the sadness and the depth of this loss. Life is so very fragile . . . may we all help each other through yet another loss of a loved one who has left us much too soon.
- Rebecca Lee

Our deepest sympathy to Mike and Patti Hatch and the Hatch family. Your fond memories of Anne will comfort you in the days ahead.

Mike, Patti, Katharine, and Elizabeth

Our sympathy, thoughts and prayers go out for Anne and to the Hatch family in this time of sorrow. We are so sorry for your tremendous loss. May God bless and give comfort to you all.

Peter Krieser, Susan Bieniek, and Katherine Krieser

I am so sorry for your loss. My sympathy, thoughts and prayers to the Hatch family.

Julie Idelkope

Anne, what a wonderful friend and a wonderful person. I will you remember you forever as such a loving young woman. May God bless you and your family.

Anne, you are a wonderful and beautiful person gone far too soon. My thoughts are with the Hatch family during this difficult time.

Anne, words can not even explain the loss I feel now that you are gone. You brought so much joy to all of our lives, and I find comfort in the fact that you are watching over us now. May your soul rest in peace.

We each have Christian names in our family. We would then add names over time to better describe the family member.

The first nickname was given at the six month interval. Anne's nickname was "Bouncing Bear" because she never stopped moving. Quite the squirmer.

Anne loved to play soccer, and she was a very fast runner. She also loved baseball. She was quite the athlete, and so we nicknamed her "Bo," after Bo Jackson, the great athlete at the time.

Bo's name evolved over time to "Bo-nanie" and finally to "Bo Bo." The name reflected her boyancy and bubbly nature.

We are lucky to have had Bo-Bo for 27 years.

Dad