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.