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James Hatton Obituary
James (Jim) W. Hatton, 73, Kansas City, MO died Sunday, May 25, 2014. There will be a family graveside service on Thursday, June 5th, at North Lawn Cemetery, Ft Dodge, IA.
Jim was born on February 25, 1941, to Thomas Douglas and Virgie Irene Hatton in Ft. Dodge, IA. After service in the U.S. Army, he received his Bachelors in English and Masters in journalism from Southern Illinois University.
He started his career in journalism with the Southern Illinoisan newspaper before moving to the Cincinnati Inquirer. From there he joined the Associated Press and became a foreign correspondent in India and the Philippines, with a short assignment in New York After leaving the AP he joined Stars and Stripes in Japan for two years and ended his career with Reuters in Singapore before retiring in 2000.
After retiring, he lived in Hawaii before moving to Kansas City, MO to be closer to family. He spent his retirement years by traveling throughout the world.
He is survived by his sister-in-law, Lois Hatton of De Soto, KS, nephew, Doug Hatton of Baldwin City, KS nieces Heather Hunley of Littleton, CO and Ginger Hatton of Dillon, CO and 1 grandnephew and 2 grandnieces.
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July 15, 2014
Sad to note Jim's passing. Jim and and I were good reporter-pals when at the Southern Illinoisan newspaper in Carbondale, Illinois. Long ago.
Judy Pohlad Slagle
June 5, 2014
Sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He was a very nice quiet guy in h.s. and very intelligent. He had a very interesting life and career to be envious of. My sympathy to his family. God bless! Class of '59 FDHS.
Bob
June 4, 2014
I am grateful for the life of Mr. Hatton. Thanks to his service and to the service of others in our armed forces, my family and I have been able to lead our lives in freedom and peace.
June 3, 2014
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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