Steven R. Hatfield

LANCASTER - Steven Roy Hatfield, 49, will be remembered by many people for many things, his sense of humor being one of them. Most people will remember the jokes upon jokes that he used to crack. He will be remembered for his kind heart and his love for animals. Being a logger and firefighter, at one time, were things he thoroughly enjoyed doing, just as his favorite pastimes were farming and spending time with family.

In the early evening Sunday, June 3rd, we were all sitting around him playing a game he would have enjoyed if he had had a chance of playing, Cards Against Humanity, which let's face it, he would have loved that game.

He passed peacefully on Sunday evening around 10:30 PM. He was surrounded by family, friends and his animals. He is survived by his mother Kathy Lane and her companion Normie Vashaw; his sisters Shelley (Bill) Wadleigh and Landra Leach better known by him as "Boonie" and "Punkie"; by his wife of 24 years Jennifer Hatfield and their kids Joshua and Stephanie Hatfield.

A memorial visiting hour will be held Thursday evening, June 7th, from 6:00 - 7:00 PM at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster.

In lieu of flowers the family has requested donation be made in his memory to the Epilepsy Foundation at epilepsy.com or the American Liver Foundation at liverfoundation.org.