Robert "Bob" Hatfield

1938 - 2016

Robert "Bob" Hatfield obituary, 1938-2016, Orlando, FL

BORN

1938

DIED

2016

Robert Hatfield Obituary

Former Durango Mayor Robert (Bob) Hatfield passed away in Sarasota, Florida on October 26, 2016. He was 78 years old.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Virginia and E.E. (Tommy) Hatfield. He is survived by his wife, Shelly, son and daughter in law Berry and Lisa, his brother Jim and many loving family members and friends.

Hatfield was raised in Durango and graduated from Durango High School in 1956. He earned a degree from Southern Methodist University and was a stockbroker in New York, Paris, Orlando and Durango.

After returning to Durango in 1976 he became active in the community, serving on the City Council and as Mayor from 1981 to 1982. He also served on the Airport Commission.

Bob enjoyed hiking and boating at Electra Lake where the family had a cabin.

A memorial service will be held at 10 am on Monday, November 28, 2016 at All Saints Episcopal Church, 338 E. Lyman Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789. Interment will follow at Greenmount Cemetery, Durango, CO at a later date.

Friends are invited to sign the online remembrance book at http://tinyurl.com/bobhatfield Donations may be made to the Alzheimer's and Dementia Resource Center, 1506 Lake Highland Dr., Orlando, FL 32803.

The family would like to express special thanks to the caring staff of Arden Courts, Winter Park, Florida.

Published by The Durango Herald on Nov. 21, 2016.
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Shelly you have had a long difficult go of it. I'm thinking of you and my old stock broker. Dorothy Newell

Dorothy

November 25, 2016

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Having suffered a recent loss myself I understand how difficult dealing with such pain can be. What helped me to deal with this is knowing that our Creator is a God of "tender mercies and comfort" who will be us all.

Ann

November 23, 2016

My prayers to the family and all of their a Loved Ones. His wonderful personality and kindness to everyone. Dolores Barela

November 22, 2016

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