Gilbert, Arizona - Norece 'Shorty' Hatch was born to Leonard and Dorothy Hatch on March 27, 1947. He is the oldest of 7 kids. Darnell Brown (Tom), Ray (deceased), Don (Kay), Ross (Karen), Gwynn, Lynn Romney (Jess). He grew up in Northern Arizona. He graduated from Ashfork HS, then served a 2 year mission in Central America for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

In 1969 he married Nivla Lamoreaux of Gilbert, Arizona. They moved to Flagstaff where Shorty earned a BS degree in business. The family moved to Gilbert out on Ray Road where he ran his business, Shorty's (and later Spartan) Electric. He was an electrical contractor for 40 years.

They had 9 children. After 28 years the family moved out to south Higley Road where the family continued to grow. Shorty and Nivla left in 2011 for a mission in Córdoba Argentina. Nivla passed away in March of 2012 while they were serving there.

In 2016 Norece married Mary Rogers. In the Spring of 2018 they served a temple mission in Madrid Spain. Mary made Shorty very happy.

On Tuesday, December 27th, 2022 Shorty passed away of natural causes in his home, after having the best couple of days participating in family traditions. He is survived by Mary Rogers Hatch, Shamaine Wright (Mike), Titia Mann, N Cody (Melanie), Yana Reidhead (Keevin), Cozette Fox (Sean), Tima Hird (Nick), Toah, Taffy Sherwood (DJ), Koay (Rianne). 43 grandkids and 14 great grands.

He was a large spirit in a short body. He served his community, his family, and his friends.