Aleen Hatch Scorse

Aleen Hatch Scorse, 87, passed away peacefully at her home, in Holbrook, Arizona surrounded by family on November 15, 2009. Aleen was born June 8, 1922 to Albert and Zina Brinkerhoff Hatch. She was raised in Woodruff, Arizona and was a long time resident of Holbrook. Aleen worked for the Holbrook Unified School District from 1970 to 1991, as a library and classroom aide, including an aide for special needs students and a bus driver to the Petrified Forest. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving a temple mission in Chicago, Illinois at age 70. Throughout her life she served in many church positions, including that of ward organist. An avid gardener, successful at home canning, Aleen's talents were many. Aleen was preceded in death by her husband, Winston C. Scorse; her parents; 2 sisters; Ila Lloyd and Inez Gardner; 8 brothers Lornezo, Gerald, Leonard, Dell, Clair, Frank, Laurice and Stan. She is survived by 6 children; Jerald (Shirley Ann), Ronald (Pamela), Denise (Ken) Huish, Debra (Jamie) Chapman, Arlen (Neena) and Gary. She will be missed by 16 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandson. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, November 21, 2009 at the Woodruff Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A viewing will be held one hour prior to the services. Following services interment will be at the Woodruff Cemetery.