Mary Patricia “Pat” Hatton, age 85, of Concordia, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family in Concordia, Kan. She was born on June 9, 1936, in Beloit, Kansas, to Edward “John” J. & Rebecca (Larreau) Shaffer.
She was a 1954 graduate of Superior High School, Superior, Nebraska.
She married Dale Hamilton in 1954 in Belleville, Kansas. He preceded her in death. She later married L.E. “Doc” Hatton in 1962 in Concordia, Kansas. He also preceded her in death.
Pat was a member of the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Concordia, Kansas.
She loved watching KU basketball and was a true fan. Pat also enjoyed the KC Royals, but most of all she loved following her grandchildren and great-grandchildren in all their endeavors and sporting events.
She is survived by her daughter, Shelly Horkman (Steve), Concordia; sons, Jeff Hamilton, (Judy), Hutchinson, Kan., Joe Hatton (Donna), Salina, Kan.; a sister, Nancy Fish, Superior, Neb.; nine grandchildren, Jeromy Horkman (Liz), Jenny Horkman, Lacy Holbert (Adam), Jeff Hamilton (Jenny), Jacob Hamilton (Betty), Justin Hatton (Michelle), Rosey (Brett), Donna Gayle (Stephen), Charlie; 10 great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Hunter, Deekon, Ayden, Rowdee, Leighton, Holden, Knox, Sophie, Roselynn, Finnegan & several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded by her parents; 1st husband, Dale Hamilton, 2nd husband, L.E. “Doc” Hatton; sisters, Barbara Jean Shaffer, Martha Welch, Dorothy Jensen, Marjorie Kirby, and one infant sister.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 24, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia, Kansas. Family will greet friends from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
It was Pat’s wishes to be cremated and a Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 25, 2022, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Concordia, with Fr. David Metz officiating. A Parish Rosary will be prayed at 10:00 a.m. prior to the service on Friday morning at the church, led by Fr. David Metz. After the Memorial Mass a luncheon will be served for family and friends.
The burial of the cremains will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 25, 2022, at the Elmwood Cemetery in Beloit, Kansas.
The family suggests memorials to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Concordia, Kansas, in care of the Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, PO Box 606, Concordia, Kansas 66901. For online condolences, please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.
