Robert Newell Hanson

Robert (Bob) Hanson beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle passed away peacefully surrounded by family and joined his wife for eternity on Thursday February 16th, 2023. He was born in Helper Utah on January 13th, 1942 to Joseph and Leonda Hanson. Bob married the love of his life on April 13th 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 US 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 this 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, and 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), Bobbie (Dave) Duel, ons: Jimmy (Sheri) Hanson, and Marty Hanson, grandchildren: Sarah Doerfler, Kristine Kirchner, Brittany Benslimane, Tyler Metz, Alex Metz, Corie Bowden, Richard Saloga, Cody Bowden, 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, John Robert Ungaro, and forever friend Amy L Shaw. Bob was preceeded in death by his beloved wife Lois, brother Bill Hanson and sister Betty Joe Van Linden as well as his parents Joseph and Leonda. Funeral services for Bob are Thursday March 2, 2023 at 11:00am. Visitation for family and friends 9:45am ~ 10:45am all at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. Interment in the Rockpoint Cemetery under the direction of the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home.