Herman Warburton Hadfield, a World War II veteran and longtime resident of Brigham City, has been remembered for his service in both military and religious capacities. Born in Etna, Utah, Hadfield was a graduate of Box Elder High School and a master mechanic.
Hadfield was the son of John and Pauline Warburton Hadfield and was raised on the family ranch in Grouse Creek, Utah. His siblings included Delbert, John (Jack), Reed, Richard, Mary, Emily, Ellen, and Thelma.
During World War II, Hadfield served for four and a half years in the Pacific and Europe. He married Ida Tingy on April 8, 1943, in the Salt Lake Temple, and the couple celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary in 1993. They had three children: Bruce, Judy, and Janet.
In his professional life, Hadfield worked for many years as a master mechanic at Central Chevrolet and later at Hansen Chevrolet.
As a member of the LDS Church, he served in various callings, including seven years as a member of the Bishopric and seven years as Bishop of the Brigham City Fourth Ward. Following a mission to Rochester, N.Y., he and his wife served as ordinance workers in the Ogden LDS Temple.
Hadfield died peacefully on December 22, 1999, and is buried in the Brigham City Cemetery.
