Richard Anthony Hatfield

October 14, 1952 - December 25, 2016

Rick Hatfield, a drummer boy, was invited to the birthday party of his savior on Christmas day. Rick was 64 years old when he lost his short battle with cancer in Fort Collins, CO. Rick Hatfield was born on 14 October 1952 to Richard Ray Hatfield and Geraldine Estelle Horne in Los Angeles, California. He is survived by Jeri Horne and his two sisters, Catherine Lee and Deborah Brandt (Mark Brandt). Horne and Lee live in Upland, CA. The Brandts live in Wrightwood, CA. Rick Hatfield found his California girl, Kate Hatfield and married her in February of 1973. Rick Hatfield is survived by his four children, Jennifer Fisher (Richard Fisher), Janay Hatfield, Jaime Knab (Dan Knab) and John Hatfield (Christie Hatfield). He was also survived by eight proud grandchildren, Jordan Fisher, Brad Knab, Rob Knab, Dakota Fisher, Katie Knab, Zach Fisher, Eva Hatfield and Claire Hatfield. All currently reside in Ft. Collins. Rick Hatfield was a master craftsman with an expertise in tile. Many southern California and northern Colorado homes have the Hatfield touch. He took immense pride in his work. There will be a memorial held on Saturday, 31 December 2016 at Vineyard of the Rockies (1201 Riverside Ave, Ft. Collins, CO) at 1pm. There will be a reception immediately following the service. Thanks to Vineyard of the Rockies and Goes Funeral Care for their services and for helping Rick Hatfield’s family get through this difficult time. Vineyard of the Rockies has set up a fund for contributions.