Mary Hatch was born Mary Bauder in Seattle in June 1924.

She grew up in Renton and went to Renton High School. She married Wendell Hatch when she was 17.

They both worked in Seattle; he at ShakeTown and Mary at Frederick & Nelson for 35 years.

Mary enjoyed her job at Frederick’s. She was the stationery buyer and in charge of the Christmas shops. She made many close friends there and cherished those friendships throughout the years.

When she and Wendell retired, they moved to Whidbey Island to salmon fish. They were visited by many friends and relatives. Her brother Bill Bauder also retired to the same neighborhood and they spent many happy days together drinking beer and fishing. Her niece Robyn Bauder also moved to Whidbey to be nearby and enjoy the area.

Mary was very happy doing gardening and enjoying her dogs, TreyTrey, Heidi and Whaskey.

She was involved with the Lagoon Point Christmas potlucks and decorated the Greenbank Hall with her many beautiful Frederick & Nelson Christmas decorations; her friends Sylvia Brown and Suzanne Hoel helped her many times.

Mary had a big heart and always welcomed friends and relatives. She will be missed by all her family and friends.