Submitted by: Dan Rich
Gregory E. Hatfield
Nov. 9, 1959 - Sept. 11, 2008
South Bend Tribune 9/13/2008
SOUTH BEND - Gregory E. Hatfield, 48, passed away at 4:20
a.m. Thursday morning, September 11, 2008, at St. Joseph Regional
Medical Center. Greg was born on November 9, 1959, in South Bend
to Robert and Judith (Basker) Hatfield. He was a proud
employee of the A.M. General Corporation. He was survived by his
wife, Jenny (Taylor) Hatfield; mother, Judith Hatfield of
South Bend; Two daughters, Ashley Hatfield and Terri (Dan) Stauffer;
two grandsons, Shawn and Jacob-Born to Terri (Dan); Also survived
by his paternal grandmother, Jane Hatfield of Donaldson, IN; two
sisters, Susan (Mike) Husen of West Olive, MI and Patty
(Jeff) Lubelski of South Bend; also three brothers, Donald
Hatfield, John (Dawn) Hatfield and James Hatfield all of South
Bend; and an uncle, Charles (Janet) Hatfield of South Bend. Greg
was also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Gregory enjoyed
things such as caring for his lawn, grilling, golfing, bowling,
and spending time with his family. He also enjoyed drawing which
he inherited from his grandfather, Edward Basker, and he later
passed the gift on to his daughter Ashley. Greg lived a full
life, and loved his family dearly. He lived in San Francisco for
9 years, where he met his wife and mother of his daughters Jenny
(Taylor) Hatfield, then returned to his family in South Bend,
where he married Jenny and she gave birth to Ashley. Greg's
family will greatly miss him and treasure the memories they have
of him. He is finally free of the sickness, that caused him much
pain and suffering, and he now resides with the angels in Heaven
never to suffer again.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 15, 2008 at St.
Matthew Cathedral followed by the Burial in the Southlawn
Cemetery. Family and friends may attend the viewing from 2-6
Sunday September 14, at Zahoran Funeral Home, 1826 S. Kemble Ave.