Birth date: Nov 22, 1952 Death date: Oct 31, 2007
Richard “Rick” Hatch, 54, died October 31, 2007 in San Bernardino. He was a staff research associate at UCR for 28 years and a veteran of the USAF. Survivors include daughters, Amanda Lanphere (Jack), Rachel Hatch, sister Elaine Read Obituary
Happy Birthday Daddy. Today is also Thanksgiving. You would have been 55 today. I'm thankful for the fact that although earthly you are 55, today is your FIRST birthday in heaven. I miss you more than ever. I will try to be strong today because that is what you would have wanted. I love you daddy. Forever.
Happy Birthday Daddy.##imported-begin##Amanda Lanphere##imported-end##
Mandy and Rachel,
We are praying for you and your family.
Kathy and Tom Aceves##imported-begin##Kathy Aceves##imported-end##
I know your in a place where you can finally be happy, but I needed you here with me. I love you so much dad, and through the hard times we shared together, when it comes down to it I know we loved eachother with all our heart. You will always be the most amazing man I know, and I wish you and chloe could've met eachother. You always use to tell me we were a team, all eachother had, and it's going to be really hard without my right hand man. I'll always be buddha##imported-begin##Rachel Hatch##imported-end##
I was shocked when I read of your passing, you beat me home and I know that you are in a much better place...heaven and as the song says " I can only imagine...". I thank Rick for disciplining me in my "baby" years and for his wit and humor. Although we lost touch as life moved forward I have nothing but good memories of Rick and his family. Girls, I know that although you are grieving, God's comfort and grace are there for you and your Dad is there with Him!##imported-begin##Kip Trotter##imported-end##
Rick-I only learned about your passing today, 11-6-07. Sorry I missed your funeral. I could have shared some very kind words about you from our 23 years of friendship. Remories of adventurous times on Mt Ararat in the Noah's Ark research,photo and hiking trips with your kids and Doris Bowers, our Sci Fi investigations and trip to Roswell and a multitude of other adventures will always be with me.
You have been a blessing in this life and a dear Christian brother. Looking forward to exploring the heavenly realm with you.
In the Love of our Savior Jesus Christ--John McIntosh##imported-begin##John McIntosh##imported-end##
Rick was my cross-the-street neighbor for 20 years and my buddy. They say that laughter can add eight years to ones life. I would like to thank Rick for helping me live eight years longer. He was a quick wit and perhaps the most intellignet person I have ever known. He was a good neighbor ready to help with house repairs and trips to the dump. He was a magnificent photographer and his gifts of photography over the years will be cherished. Rick was a solid teacher of the word of God. But most of all, he loved his girls. REALLY loved his girls. Rick you are already missed. ##imported-begin##Steve Lowe##imported-end##
Rick was a good friend and loving father. I admired Rick's giftedness and abilities behind the lens of a camera and his quick technological mind, but his heart of good-will in Christ is what I will miss most in his absence. Love and prayers always to Mandy and Rachel, Jan ##imported-begin##Jan Lowe##imported-end##
My dear Mandy & Rachael, I came across the song written by Julie Miller that I thought would comfort you. When I read it I felt better. “When I die don’t cry for me, in my Father’s arms I’ll be. The wounds this world left on my soul, will all be healed and I’ll be whole. Sun and moon will be replaced with the light of Jesus’ face. And I will not be ashamed for my Savior knows my name. Gold and silver blind the eye, temporary riches lie. Come and eat from Haven’s store. Come and drink and thirst no more. So weep not for me my friend, when my time below does end. For my life belongs to Him, who will raise the dead again. It doesn’t matter where you bury me I’ll be home and I’ll be free. It doesn’t matter where I lay for all my tears are washed away.” You dad was a very special person and was there for me when you uncle Ed was so sick. Now your dad is with his brother and other family members. Your dad loved your girls and I will be there for you also. Love Aunt Sherry##imported-begin##Sherry Hatch##imported-end##
My heart and prayers go out to Rick's daughters and other family members. I've known Rick for over 10 years as a friend and as his supervisor for the last 5 years and I grew to love and respect Rick as a kind person and a dedicated employee. I miss you already Rick and I will forever hold special memories of you, me and Tammy kicking it around in the trailers park here at UCR. ##imported-begin##Faye Brock##imported-end##
My dear friend Rick, you will always be very special to me and will live in my heart for ever. I miss you always telling me what to do and when to do it. I will always remember you as my Biomed Husband. I know that you have had much sadness in your life over the past few years and that you now have found peace. You were a wonderful friend and father, and your daughters are blessed to of had you for their Dad. You will be missed by a lot of people who loved and cared about you.
Love forever
Tammy##imported-begin##Tammy Clawson##imported-end##
