Beverly Ann Hatch

Our Mother, Beverly Westover Hatch (born Beverly Ann Westover) came into this world on February 8, 1937, in Winslow, Arizona, the daughter of Victor Westover and Alta Castleberry. Her childhood was spent in Joseph City and Holbrook, Arizona; Woodburn, Oregon; and a short stint in San Francisco, California. She graduated from Holbrook High School in 1955 and soon after married her sweetheart, Merwin Coy Hatch, on October 11, 1957, in the Mesa Arizona LDS Temple. Their love story and devotion to each other became the firm foundation for their family. Together, Beverly and Coy raised four children: Blaine (Loni) Hatch, Brenda (Sterling) Tanner, David (Holly) Hatch, and AnneMarie (Jim) Passey.

She filled our home with her perfect motherly love and worked tirelessly to create a place of order and beauty while instilling in us an enduring faith in Jesus Christ. She taught us many invaluable life lessons over the course of her 89 years. Mother had many wonderful talents and, in turn, blessed the lives of many others with her gifts. She was a leader in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving faithfully and continuously in many callings, including ward and stake Relief Society president and Young Women president. She loved being of service-whether it was in a formal calling or simply seeing a need and quietly filling it with great love. She also served several years in the Snowflake Temple, where she made many wonderful friends and showed her deep devotion to the gospel of Jesus Christ.

She cherished many dear friendships over the years and made them a true priority in her life. This included her happy associations with extended family: cousins, aunts and uncles and of course her wonderful brothers and their families. Young and old alike, wherever she went, she gathered the best and most loyal friends around her. With a special knack for making each person feel uniquely seen and valued, her presence left a lasting impression on every heart she touched.

A lifelong learner, Beverly earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Arizona State University in 1962 and later a Master of Education from Northern Arizona University in 1993. She began her teaching career as a home economics teacher in Tempe and went on to teach home economics and 6th grade in Joseph City and Holbrook for a total of 33 years-26 of them in Holbrook. Her classrooms were natural extensions of her own remarkable homemaking skills. She taught sewing, cooking, and baking with the same excellence she brought to her own home, where everything had its place and beauty was always part of the equation. She had a special love for reading and good literature and delighted in sharing this passion with her students and family alike. She took a genuine interest in the well-being and happiness of every student who sat in her classroom. She was quite the influencer before it was even a thing-actually, she was quite the influencer on YouTube, where videos featuring her garnered over 10 million views, largely from her devoted Korean fans.

Beverly loved creating beautiful things, and her hardworking hands brought that beauty to life in her home and in her yard. Her yard was her refuge, and she took great pride in creating her own little oasis-a labor of love that lasted well into her 80s. She loved being outdoors and she loved to walk. We are confident that she walked the streets of Holbrook far more than she ever drove them. Those who witnessed those purposeful walks or saw her dragging that never-ending garden hose around her yard, never had to wonder how she remained so fit and trim. By her daily actions she taught her family to work hard, to create beauty in ordinary things, to care deeply for others, and to love fiercely. She treasured her husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren with a devotion we all felt and hope we returned in full measure.

Beverly was preceded in death by her parents, Victor and Alta Westover; her husband, Coy Hatch; her sisters, Kathy and Vicky Westover; and her brother, Murphy Winfield. She is survived by her brothers, Robert Westover and Joseph Winfield; her four children and their spouses; 15 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

We take great solace knowing that Beverly is now reunited with her sweetheart Coy, her parents, her siblings, and so many dear friends who preceded her. Our hearts are filled with gratitude as we reflect on a life truly well lived. We love that she is now walking (briskly) the streets of heaven with our dear dad. We will be eternally grateful for her shining example of faith, friendship, courage, perseverance, and hard work-and for doing it all with impeccable class. Her vibrant presence will be deeply missed, yet we are certain her spirit will live on in us, forever sustained by her love.

Funeral Service:

Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.

Viewing: 9:30 - 10:45 a.m.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

1127 Helen Avenue Holbrook, Arizona

Arrangements are under the direction of Owens Livingston Mortuary in Holbrook.

Flowers may be sent through Pat's House of Originals in Holbrook.