January 13, 1942 to February 16, 2023
Robert (Bob) Hanson beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle passed away peacefully surrounded by family and joined his wife for eternity on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. He was born in Helper, Utah, on Jan. 13, 1942, to Joseph and Leonda Hanson. Bob married the love of his life on April 13, 1961.
His career spanned over 41 years as a director in safety for mining operations for US Steel in Somerset, Colorado, and Deserado Mine in Rangely, Colorado. Bob was the creative genius behind the stunning metal works he created at Bloom Master in Vernal, Utah. He designed stunning brackets for light posts that are now seen in cities across the U.S. and helping beautify the Basin. A talented and creative artist Bob enjoyed carving, and etching on wood, stone and horns.
He created beautiful Kachina dolls, knife handles and guns, all designed with his love of nature and cultures. His welded designs are displayed on archways leading to prominent farms and ranches across the country. Bob was known for his quick wit, contagious smile, compassionate spirit and most of all taking care of and loving his family.
Together with his wife Lois, they enjoyed a beautiful life together. Always inseparable when four-wheeling, hunting, fishing, carving, and creating art and memorabilia. Most of all, the memories that will live on forever in the hearts of their loved ones. Bob enjoyed the time and holidays he spent with his granddaughter Whitney and her family. He absolutely enjoyed watching and spending time with his great-grandkids. He loved traveling to watch his nephew Rex race and travel all over with his son Marty in the coach to visit places they dreamed of.
Bob’s love and legacy will live on with his surviving family. The world has lost an amazing soul.
Bob is survived by his daughters, Holly Canfield Metz (Mike Lacroix) and Bobbie (Dave) Duel; sons, Jimmy (Sheri) Hanson and Marty Hanson; grandchildren, Sarah Doerfler, Kristine Kirchner, Brittany Benslimane, Tyler Metz, Alex Metz, Corie Bowden, Richard Saloga, Cody Bowden and Whitney Hanson; along with 19 great-grandchildren; brother, Gary Hanson; his beloved sister-in-law, Elaine (Fred) Marietta; his adventurous beloved nephew, Rex Hanson; godsons, Jamie Ungaro and John Robert Ungaro; and forever friend, Amy L Shaw.
Bob was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lois; brother, Bill Hanson; sister, Betty Joe Van Linden; as well as his parents, Joseph and Leonda.
Funeral services were on Thursday, Mar. 2, 2023, at 11 a.m. Visitation for family and friends was from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m., all at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. Interment was in the Rockpoint Cemetery. Online condolences may be shared at www.AshleyValleyFuneralHome.com.