My big brother Art died yesterday. He was in a car accident in Cedar City. It appears he hit an icy patch, overcorrected and flipped his car in the median. He was only 31. It is unbelievably devastating to go through this. I've always known when people die, that I'll see them again someday, but I don't want to see Art again someday! I want to see him any day I please, and now that is gone.
He has 4 daughters, 14, 13, and nearly 2-year-old twins. It's hardest for me to think of them having to grow up without their dad. I fear that the twins will never know the great dad that they had!
This is his obituary:
Eagle Scout, Arthur Austin ("Art") Hatfield, 31, (Provo, Utah) passed away at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City on February 20, 2006 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born November 13, 1974 in Payson, Utah and is the son of Ronald Arthur and Maurine (Cope) Hatfield of Lindon, Utah. Art is survived by "the love of his life," Tia Roylance and their twin daughters, Caramia and Desdemona; two daughters, Asierleigh and Savannah, of Kissimmee, Florida, from a previous marriage (Julie Ann Farley); his parents; one brother, Morgan Emerson (Melanie) Hatfield of Lindon Utah; six sisters: Harmony (Bob) Greenberg, Shauna Teasdale and Holly Sue Hatfield, of Pleasant Grove Utah, Crystal Rae (Brett) Miller of Orem, Utah, Sunny Jo (James) Lawrence of Provo, Utah; Liberty (Mark) Mason of Spanish Fork and his grandparents, James Austin Cope, Jr. and Florence (Fairbanks) Cope, also of Spanish Fork; thirty one nieces and nephews; hundreds of aunts, uncles and cousins, and a former wife, Mary Hill. Art was a doting father and uncle and his playful teasing will be very much missed by the children. His family will miss his unfailing cheerfulness, optimism, and love.
Art's childhood education was in Orem schools. He received an associate degree in electronics from Barstow College and two bachelor degrees (English literature and business) from Utah Valley State College. He loved learning and had aspirations of obtaining a doctorate degree.An achievement of which Art was especially proud, was an honorable tour of duty in the U. S. Army. He possessed a deep, abiding loyalty to the flag and the United States of America. Art enjoyed his occupation of landscaping and sprinkler system installation and maintenance. He loved physical labor and was a hard worker.
Known by many of his friends as "Ferenczy," a local singer and song artist, Art loved his fans. He built a music legacy with his tender and uniquely styled folk songs.
Following a viewing at the Berg Mortuary in Provo, Utah, 185 East Center
Street on Friday, February 24 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm and a graveside service at
the Orem City Cemetery, 1500 North 800 East, on Saturday February 25 at 12:00
noon, Interment will be at the Orem City Cemetery.
Keep singing, "Rock Star"
I knew your brother, I know Julie and Tia, and believe me, those daughters he left will know how badass their father was. Just like you and me. I miss him too, and I wish I could talk to him whenever I please. You can't always get what you want. Thanks for posting his obit I needed it tonight when I was searching for him.
Jay said...
February 8, 2012 at 12:33 AM
Thanks Jay!!
Xrad said...
May 7, 2012 at 3:53 PM
I still miss Art to this day! Whenever I'm having a great day or a terrible day I still wish I could call him and go to coffee for a couple hours just to talk. He was my best friend, and I know that many others called him their best friend, too! Art was never too busy to help out a friend, even though he was constantly doing something. Thank you for putting up this blog for people like me who still miss him!
Unknown said...
February 2, 2013 at 8:08 AM
He was a dear friend, a confidant, and an inspiration. Its hard to believe that after all this time I still love and miss him so much, but I do, all the time. And there's been so much wonder in my life since that I would have shared with him. Thanks for posting his obit. He will never be forgotten
Rev. Liz
Rev. Liz Bounds said...
March 18, 2013 at 4:23 AM
He was a dear friend, a confidant, and an inspiration. Its hard to believe that after all this time I still love and miss him so much, but I do, all the time. And there's been so much wonder in my life since that I would have shared with him. Thanks for posting his obit. He will never be forgotten
Rev. Liz
Rev. Liz Bounds said...
March 18, 2013 at 4:23 AM
He was a dear friend, a confidant, and an inspiration. Its hard to believe that after all this time I still love and miss him so much, but I do, all the time. And there's been so much wonder in my life since that I would have shared with him. Thanks for posting his obit. He will never be forgotten
Rev. Liz
Rev. Liz Bounds said...
March 18, 2013 at 4:24 AM
He was a dear friend, a confidant, and an inspiration. Its hard to believe that after all this time I still love and miss him so much, but I do, all the time. And there's been so much wonder in my life since that I would have shared with him. Thanks for posting his obit. He will never be forgotten
Rev. Liz
Rev. Liz Bounds said...
March 18, 2013 at 4:24 AM
He was a dear friend, a confidant, and an inspiration. Its hard to believe that after all this time I still love and miss him so much, but I do, all the time. And there's been so much wonder in my life since that I would have shared with him. Thanks for posting his obit. He will never be forgotten
Rev. Liz
Rev. Liz Bounds said...
March 18, 2013 at 4:24 AM
He was a dear friend, a confidant, and an inspiration. Its hard to believe that after all this time I still love and miss him so much, but I do, all the time. And there's been so much wonder in my life since that I would have shared with him. Thanks for posting his obit. He will never be forgotten
Rev. Liz
Rev. Liz Bounds said...
March 18, 2013 at 4:24 AM
He was a dear friend, a confidant, and an inspiration. Its hard to believe that after all this time I still love and miss him so much, but I do, all the time. And there's been so much wonder in my life since that I would have shared with him. Thanks for posting his obit. He will never be forgotten
Rev. Liz
Rev. Liz Bounds said...
March 18, 2013 at 4:24 AM
He was a dear friend, a confidant, and an inspiration. Its hard to believe that after all this time I still love and miss him so much, but I do, all the time. And there's been so much wonder in my life since that I would have shared with him. Thanks for posting his obit. He will never be forgotten
Rev. Liz
Rev. Liz Bounds said...
March 18, 2013 at 4:24 AM
He was a dear friend, a confidant, and an inspiration. Its hard to believe that after all this time I still love and miss him so much, but I do, all the time. And there's been so much wonder in my life since that I would have shared with him. Thanks for posting his obit. He will never be forgotten
Rev. Liz
Rev. Liz Bounds said...
March 18, 2013 at 4:24 AM
Art was a people person. Everyone he came in contact with became a friend. In my case he was a great influence of many changes in my life. The biggest was getting me back into playing drums, something I am very grateful for. Miss ya Art!
VERNICIOUS KNID said...
February 18, 2014 at 4:03 AM