Edwardo "Eddie" Gonzales Hatfield Obituary (1983

Our beloved Eddie went home to God on July 15th peacefully in his sleep. We cherish the many ways he contributed to our lives as an amazing son, father, grandson, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend to many who loved him. Eddie made friends everywhere he went and was the type of man that would do anything to help a friend in need. He had the biggest heart, a contagious laugh and was always telling jokes to make people smile. Eddie was raised in Tahuya, Washington. He attended North Mason schools from kindergarten to graduation and has many fond memories of the friends he made while he was young. Eddie began his career as a marine painter and sandblaster in 2004 at PSNS. He also painted the new Narrows Bridge while hanging high above the sound and we think of him every time we cross it. His work had taken him to many places over the years. Alaska was a temporary home while fishing, and on a few other trips while sandblasting the pipeline. He also loved the beautiful state of Montana. He stayed there for a time and made friends and memories that he often reminisced about. As of late he wanted to remain closer to home and had recently settled in at Boeing where he took pride in the work environment there. He said it was the best place to work and was thankful for his job and coworkers. Staying local for his daughter and only child, Alyssa Hatfield, meant a lot to him. His favorite way to spend free time was watching her play sports, especially softball. Eddie was always a sports guy, he played soccer, football, basketball, and baseball which is where his passion remained. He was always playing catch or pitching balls for his nephew who shared his love of the game. He often liked to place bets with family and friends on football games and never wavered in loyalty to the Seattle Seahawks and Seattle Mariners. He was a huge movie buff, an avid reader, and a self-proclaimed food critic which won him the title of grill master for all our summer gatherings. Eddie was preceded in death by his Father Lewis C. Hatfield, Grandmother Juanita Gonzales, and his Best Friend Tyler Huson. We are grateful to know Eddie is now reunited with them and that his heart is mended. Our family rests assured we will be greeted by him with his bright eyes and big smile when we join him one day. Until then, we will always carry him with us. The Lord is with me, I will not be afraid. Psalm 118:6 Arrangements have been trusted to Lewis Funeral Chapel in Bremerton, Washington.