Helen Hatch

Helen Chipman Hatch

October 13, 1943 - November 10, 2025

Helen Chipman Hatch, age 82, passed away peacefully in Lehi, Utah, surrounded by love and faith on a quiet autumn day.

Born October 13, 1943, in Huntington, Utah, Helen was the sixth child of Ralph Southwick Chipman and Mary McKinney. At the age of three, her family moved to American Fork, where she spent her formative years cultivating a deep sense of community, service, and music that would shape her life.

A proud graduate of American Fork High School, class of 1961, Helen was a spirited and talented young woman. She marched in the band, worked at the beloved Frostop drive-in, and claimed the state title in the "Make It With Wool" competition. Her gifts at the piano brought joy to many as she performed for church, school, and social gatherings. 

Helen pursued higher education at Brigham Young University and LDS Business College, earning a degree in Accounting and Home Economics. With a strong testimony and a spirit of adventure, she served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Australia Mission from 1964 to 1966-a time she cherished deeply.

After returning home, she began her professional career as a CPA, working for Hunter and Sherwood and later Savage Brothers. In August 1969, she married Keith Hatch, and together they built a life of devotion, love, and faith. After a few years in Orem, they settled in Pleasant Grove, where Helen lived for 33 years, raising their three children and engaging in school, church, and community service.

A tireless volunteer, Helen dedicated countless hours to local schools, playing piano for assemblies, serving in the PTA-including as Region President and member of the State PTA Board-and always cheering on her children in their pursuits. In 1981, she reentered the workforce at Greenwood Elementary before moving to the Alpine School District, where she worked in Accounts Payable for 21 years.

Her service extended deeply into her church community, where she faithfully accepted callings ranging from nursery leader to Stake Relief Society Presidency. Her most beloved role was overseeing the Stake extraction program, reflecting her deep love of family history and the gospel of Jesus Christ. For Helen, faith and family were the anchors of her life.

Widowed in 1991, Helen carried on with courage and grace, cherishing her growing posterity and holding fast to the values she lived by. She is survived by her children Mary Ann Landefeld (Adam), Heather Smith (Tefton), and Duaine Hatch (Billie), and stepchildren, Dan Hatch (Melanie) , Teresa Cooley, 20 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren and one great great grandchild. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Keith, her parents, stepson, Steve Hatch and all of her siblings.

Helen's life was one of quiet strength, faithful service, and enduring love. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, resilience, and devotion that will bless generations to come.

Per Helen's request, a simple graveside service for family and friends will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 1:30 pm at the American Fork Cemetery. A viewing will be held prior to the graveside from 12:15-1:15 pm in the Anderson & Sons Mortuary located at 49 E 100 N in American Fork.