Jennifer De Hatfield-Eaton
Hatfield-Eaton, Jennifer De, God sent his angels to retrieve our special angel on Friday, July 22, 2005, after 34 glorious years. Jennifer was a very special young lady who touched all those who met her. She leaves behind a loving family, friends and countless others who she touched with her love, smiles, laughs and heart. In addition to spending time with her family, she enjoyed her friends at Starkey, participating in Special Olympics and being a torchbearer as the 2002 Winter Olympics flame passed through Wichita. Jennifer also enjoyed movies, shopping with her girlfriends, manicures and getting her hair done. Jennifers love, kindness and warm heart will be deeply missed. Survivors include her mother, DeAnn Eaton of Wichita; sisters and brothers-in-law, Susan and Mark Kiefer of Wichita and Sally and Ward Cook of Prairie Village, KS; brother, Jeremy Eaton of Lawrence, KS; her nephews, Finley and Palmer Kiefer; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. She is preceded in death by father, Leslie W. Hatfield and grandparents, Phil and Betty Hatfield and Rodney P. and Ione Olmstead. Service is 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, East Heights United Methodist Chapel. A memorial has been established with Starkey, Inc., 4500 W. Maple, Wichita, KS, 67209. Downing Lahey Mortuary East.
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Dear Dee, Susan and Sally: I was so sorry to read of Jennifer’s pending service. Jennifer was a sweet, gentle spirit that touched and impressed everyone who know her. At different times we all looked at her as being fragile, or needing to be protected — but we were wrong — Jennifer was strong as she was thoughtful. Many times over the years, I’ve often thought about Jennifer — remembering her when the kids were growing up around her on Pershing. I am sorry I was not around to see her grow into a young woman. It sounds like she made the most of her life with friends and family — what more can any of us want? Unfortunately, due to our board meeting, I was unable to attend the service to see you all again and express my feelings in person. May your wonderful memories of Jennifer’s smile and spirit bring you comfort in your days ahead.
I am so blessed with having Jenny as my niece the past 34 years. I would like to share a few wonderful memories. Many families gather around the kitchen table to eat and visit with their relatives but when anyone visited her home we gathered around Jennys brown cushioned mat. We all took turns sitting beside her reading stories, singing our favorite songs and sharing our secrets for we knew she would not tell anyone. She always laughed when I sang to her and would blink her big eyes in delight. Jenny gave you her undivided attention. Sometimes we would just lay quietly beside her rubbing her back or take a nap with our arm around her little frail body. She would help MaMa Lou crochet and hold the yarn in her little finger. They made Sally, her sister a blue hat. Jenny could tell when something was really funny by the tone of your voice and just giggle with love. Christmas and Easter were really exciting. Jenny loved the Christmas tree, music and when she was younger MaMa Lou would tell her Bugs Bunny stories along with her sisters and cousins. She would be filled with excitement and her little legs and arms would go a mile a minute. At Easter, I would sing Here Comes Peter Cottontail and off we would go to hunt for the golden egg. Thank goodness for wonderful memories. Jenny filled our lives with much joy and thanks to Jenny, we are all better people. I will miss her sweet personality and smile. When saying goodbye, her eyes would be full of love and thanks for taking a minute to spend with her. Jenny gave us a strong belief that anyone can overcome different obstacles in there own way no matter how handicapped you are. Jenny will be terribly missed especially by her loving and devoted mother and sisters, but down deep in my heart and soul, I know she is talking up a storm, walking and running through a field of beautiful flowers, and singing songs of joy. Yes, her life has just begun and she is at last free of pain. Bless you Jenny! Love and a Big Kiss Aunt Carolyn
I am so sorry to here that Jennifer has passed, you all always took such good care of her. Always remember that life is a journey and when we pass it is just another small part of that journey. My love to all of you.
De and Roger, Our prayers go out to you and your family on the passing of Jennifer. We will be making a memorial contribution to Starkey Inc. God Bless you all and may he give you strength and peace. Love Patrick, Carolyn, Abby, Stephanie, Jason and Scott Hatfield