Linda Jean Hatfield

May 14, 2010 12 AM PT

Linda lost her

long, hard-fought

battle with cancer and

lupus on Saturday,

May 8, 2010. She was

surrounded by her

beloved son, Dustin,

and her cherished

daughter, Vallyn, her

mother, Coni, and

many other friends

and family at Hoag

Hospital. Linda was

born in Berwyn, IL and

spent her childhood in

Riverside, IL. In her early twenties, she found the love of

her life and moved to CA to be with Bobby Hatfield of the

Righteous Brothers. Although she suffered from lupus

for many years, it never stopped her from experiencing

the joys of life. In honor of her courage, Bobby created

the Bobby Hatfield Charity Golf Classic--they raised

millions. Linda was the type of person people loved to

be around. She was vibrant, witty, loving and drop dead

gorgeous. She had a way about her of making others

feel comfortable and putting them at ease. Linda found

peace at her river house in Parker, AZ where she would

relax in the sun and go on boat rides. She enjoyed

bowling, playing tennis, and golf. She loved getting

massages, cooking, watching her favorite TV shows,

and most of all spending time with friends and family.

Linda is preceded in death by her loving husband,

Bobby. She is survived by her mother, Coni, children

Dustin & Vallyn, two brothers Kip & Rick, sister Gay, a

host of nieces and nephews, and the family dogs, Rocky

and Rambo. Her unrivaled ways will be carried on in

those she loved. A viewing will take place at Pacific

View Mortuary on 5/16 from 4-8pm. The burial will

take place on 5/17 at 3pm followed by a celebration

of Linda’s life at Mariners Church at 5pm. In lieu of

flowers please send donations to Lupus International

at 17985 Sky Park Circle, #J, Irvine, CA 92614 or