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Carroll Hatfield Obituary
Carroll (Pete) G. Hatfield, Feb. 1934 to Nov. 2010, and a 38-year resident of Ventura County, has joined our Lord.
Pete was born in Henryetta, Okla., graduated from Henryetta High School, Oklahoma State University and held a Juris Doctorate from the West LA College of Law. Pete was one of three children born to the late General and Gladys Brown Hatfield.
He was the caring and loving husband of Shirley J. Dove Hatfield for 55 years and they had four daughters, Rebecca D. Jones, Kelly A. Hatfield, Jill C. Hatfield-McCracken, and Casey L. Hatfield. Pete will also be remembered and loved by 13 grandchildren (Amber R. Gerken, Tyler D. Holmes, Ryan C. Holmes, Lindsay A. Gerken, Jordan F. Budhu, S.P. Christopher Warner, Whitney R. Budhu, Brandon R. McCracken, Kirby J. Freund, Brice M. McCracken, Bryce W. Debrunner, Ashley N. McCracken, and Kelsea D. Edmonds), three great-grandchildren (Kayla M. Holmes, Diago A. Vaca and Camden M. Holmes), and his sisters, Barbara Sewell and Gloria Duncan.
He was a successful chemical engineer, lawyer and recently a VP of Finance and Operations/Corporate Counsel. Pete loved helping with homework, science, technology and law. Pete influenced many people with his knowledge, humor and ability to teach.
Friends are invited to attend a memorial service at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 2 at Skillin-Carroll Mortuary, 600 Central, Fillmore, CA 93015. Arrangements under the direction of Skillin Carroll Mortuary, 525-3391.
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Memories and Condolences
for Carroll Hatfield
Kelsea Edmonds
December 3, 2010
I love you Pop, you will forever be missed.
Abboud Family
December 3, 2010
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Catherine Ray
December 2, 2010
We only met Pete (POP's) a few times but he and Shirley were warm and welcoming immediately treating us like family. He loved his family very much and they love him back. He was there when Tyler, my son in-law was growing up and was a big part of Tyler's life. Tyler's patience, calmness and love of family came out of the love he was given. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Lori Chase
December 2, 2010
Pete left an indelible impression upon me in an age in which a man of good character is rare to find. A small but significant part of his legacy is the hope that character produces.
Don & Darlene Cole
December 2, 2010
My brother-in-law for 51 years. He loved his work, loved to teach, loved to share his knowledge, loved his family. His memory will be held in a special place in his family's heart forever. If there's a school in heaven, it has a new teacher.
Darlene & Don Cole
Lawrence, KS
Alena Hong Barna
December 1, 2010
Pete was such a wonderful boss. He was very smart and a great listener. Pete was kind, fair, generous, and helpful. He touched so many people and will be truly missed.
Mike LaFountain
December 1, 2010
You can judge a man by the legacy he leaves. I see his legacy everyday in my son-in-law Ryan. Thanks Pops for the fine young man you raised. Go in peace!
Nicole Flemion
December 1, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Paul Warner
December 1, 2010
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Paul and Marilyn Warner
Katerina Vetrovec
December 1, 2010
Thank you for sharing Pete's photos - he had a very active, fulfilling, meaningful life with many loving people around him – to include us at VPI. He was a hero and example to follow for many (I’m in that crowd too..), so even though his body finished the service, his spirit is nowhere near being ready to quit or leave us. It has been a great privilege and blessing for me to know and work with Pete for nearly a decade!
Maggie Miller
December 1, 2010
Pete will be so missed by so many. He embodied all that we wished to be, caring, giving, patience, but strong. Pete was always there with an ear to listen and a shoulder to lean on. Pete has toughed my heart and will always have a part of it.
Fawn Harris
December 1, 2010
We are truly blessed to have known Mr. Pete. Pete will not be forgotten. He will live on in our hearts.
Bud McCracken
December 1, 2010
We'll miss you Pop. You will never be forgetten.
Kelly Garcia
December 1, 2010
Pete's 'voice of reason', his kindness, his way of making me realize my intelligence is valid, the way he listens - really listens - more than he talks, his support as one of the best bosses I have ever had, his way of teaching - these are all qualities/gifts that he shared and I for one will be paying these same gifts forward in his honor. Pete has been an inspiration to me professionally and personally. I am truly missing him and very thankful to have shared his time with him.
Missy Ellis
December 1, 2010
Pete will be sorely missed at our office yet his wonderful influences and encouragement will live on everyday at VPI. We were so blessed to work with him and know him as a daily part of our lives.
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