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Robert L. Hannan

Robert L. Hannan of Alderwood Manor, WA passed away March 30, 2011 in Lake Havasu City, AZ.
He was born on October 30, 1931 in Hulett, WY. Bob was a cherished husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather; accomplishing many things in his life.
He was a professional wrestler in the 1950's and 60's. He wrestled alongside his long-time friend, Al Fridell. He was a truck driver at heart; driving a million miles across the United States and the Alaskan Highway. He was in the National Guard and continued onto the Genonetic Survey Ship the Pathfinder to Alaska. He was a member of the Teamster Union for 44 years, finally retiring from the Boeing Company in 1992.
He is survived by the love of his life, Sandra, whom he married on July 9, 1962. They had three children, Cynthia, Rob, and Samantha; eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and cousin, Dorla, of Wyoming.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert A. and Effie Hannan; sister, Phyllis; and brother, Rocky.
He lead by great example, a real mans man. He was a person always there to lend a hand and never a minute late. He was the rock of the Hannan family and will be truly missed by all who knew him.
Graveside service will be held at Floral Hills, 409 Filbert Road Lynnwood, WA 10 a.m. Friday April 22, 2011 for the family. Service and reception held for all friends and family at 2 p.m., same day at the LDS Church, 17372 Tester Rd. Monroe, WA.



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Published by The Herald (Everett) from Apr. 15 to Apr. 17, 2011.

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cynthia sue matkins

March 1, 2022

i miss you dad, i wish i wouldve know you better.

Debra Kriegel

April 9, 2021

You are never forgotten, but still missed everyday❤

cindy matkins

May 12, 2011

Dear Dad, You are the best, I knew this day would come, I dreaded it my whole life. I loved all the time we got to spend as a family and together. You wre always my hero and in my eyes I looked all my life fir a man like you and there just wasnt any. I knew youwere special all my days, and I really know now. I think about you everyday and how blessed I was that you were my dad. In my herat I know you are happy now and doing what it is you do. I LOVE YOU DAD!!! Until I see you again Love Your Daughter CINDY

Lacy Anderson

May 12, 2011

It is a hard thing to put into words how much you mean to me but to say that my pops was a "great man" is an understatement, he was the light in my life, he was my everything. i am so blessed to have been a part of your life cause there is no one like you pops. your humble and kind teachings and all the time we spent together i will forever cherish. I will miss you always and love you eternally! your grandaughter, Lacy

May 9, 2011

I worked with Sandy at Boeing. I had the pleasure of camping with Bob in Ellensburg. It was alot of fun and everyone had time to visit. My heart goes out to the family Jackie and Vern Shepard Snohomish

May 1, 2011

We are so happy that we got to see and visit Bob in his new home here in Arizona.Terry will miss playng cribbage with him
Kathy and Terry Nelson

April 21, 2011

BOB U WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN..... SUCH A KIND MAN... LOVE THE MILLER FAMILY.......CINDY RHONDA N MARY.......

Debra Kriegel

April 21, 2011

My Uncle Bob was the most wonderful person in the world. You always felt protected around him, he was so strong and yet sweet and gentle. I will miss his laugh, I will miss his sense of humor, I will miss you Uncle Bob everyday of my life. I Love you XXO Your number one niece Debra Jo

Denise Whitford

April 20, 2011

Uncle Bob,
I want you to know that I loved you with all my heart and soul! You were my only father figure I ever had besides my papa, I will truly miss your hugs and kisses and all the laughs and our dirty little talking. I will miss watching larry the cable guy because I got more of a kick out of watching you laugh and tears run down your cute face! You loved and gave to so many, a heart of gold. Till we see each other again.R.I.P. I Love You So Much Your Niece Dennie

Mike Jones

April 19, 2011

I worked with Bob at Boeing. He was a gentle giant, a great man to be around, and will be greatly missed. Rest in peace Bob.

April 18, 2011

I remember you and Sandy as the most wonderful friends to my mom and dad. I remember how you and Sandy were so dear to my mom when daddy passed away. Friends like you are few and far between. May you rest in peace.

Leslie Peppard (McCombs)

April 18, 2011

Bob: You will be greatly missed. Rest in peace dear friend.

Ada McCombs and Family

Donna Lemmon

April 18, 2011

To My Uncle Bobby, I just can't say enough about u.There are so many memories! You were like a Dad to me. I will miss that so much. I'm hurt I haven't got to see you because of circumstances, but I knew you loved me and I loved u to pieces!! I will see you again..All my love to you Uncle Bobby Love Your Niece Donnie

April 18, 2011

Uncle Bobby, I forget to put my name on my message! R.I.P (Your niece Donnie) Donna Lemmon

April 18, 2011

To my Uncle Bobby, I just can't say enough about u, so many Great memories!U were like a Dad to me, I will miss that so much..I'm hurt that I haven't got to see you because of circumstances, but I always knew you loved me and I loved you to pieces!! You will be in my Heart forever!I will see you again...All my love to You Uncle Bobby

Samantha Hannan-Kemp

April 18, 2011

Its hard to express in words the love and admiration I have for my dad.He was honest, caring and loved his family dearly. Many knew him as a wrestler a truck driver or a rough and tough guy But I knew him as my dad and he was the greatest man and father that I could have asked for.I love him with all my heart I am truly blessed for the time we had together.

Jesse Lemmon

April 18, 2011

Every time i seen my Uncle Bob he always had a huge smile on his face, he was so loving, funny, outgoing and generous. He was just so happy and just loved his family so much. I loved to talk to him and hear all his wrestling stories. He would always be given me good advice or tell me a stories and then flip a joke there, it was to funny. I will miss him so much and he will always be in my prayers. R.I.P. UNCLE BOB, U will never be forgotten!

John Steffes

April 17, 2011

Sorry for your loss Hannan family

Michael Hicks

April 17, 2011

Bob Hannan was a friend of mine for almost 70 years from the time I was 4 years old. He was one of the professors of trucking that taught me to drive the big smokers. I don't know of any individual that was more solid as a man. He was adored by every member of his family and loved by his friends. May God Bless you Bob, I will miss you deeply.

Mike Hicks

James Rowe

April 16, 2011

My thoughts go out to the Hannan Family. They took me in as one of the family allowing me to stay the night when my mother worked late. To say Bob was a man's man is an understatement. A tough man by nature with a heart of gold. I still remember him watching boxing matches on TV and ever so slightly ducking and bobbing like he was in the fight, or the hardest I remember him laughing when Rob and I convinced the neighbor kid to eat goat turds. The versus he used to motivate us to run will forever be engrained in my mind. He was the rock of the family and will be missed by all.

Ron Ball

April 16, 2011

My condolences to the Hannan Family.
When I was just trying to learn how to be a Dump Truck Driver I was very lucky to meet the Hannan Clad, they taught Me many trick's of the trade and I was lucky to never get on Their bad side.

Emmy Dempsey Dunn

April 15, 2011

One of the greatest men I ever knew. He was truly a dedicated father and friend, and I am proud to have been part of his life for so many years, and I am so blessed to hold on to the memories and the life lessons he taught me. Love you, Bobert! I'll see you again!

VIRGIL MORGAN

April 15, 2011

Condolences to Bob's family from an old friend who remembers him as one of my friends when I needed him the most. He, Rocky and father Bob were great truckers and people who never broke a trust. May he rest in peace and you all take comfort in knowing how great a person he really was.

Kristi Langdahl

April 15, 2011

Dear cousin Sandy and family...I remember Bob's nice smile and laugh....such a wonderful person! He lives on in the hearts of so many. You will be together again in eternity. Love, Kristi and Marlyn

April 15, 2011

This is from one of Uncle Bobs nieces Roxanne, I love you so much and miss you always. Your laugh and smile will live in my heart forever!! All the other nieces and nephews looked to you as their mentor and rock! We all do, Love from me to you my Unknie Bob :) you know what I mean. Love Love Love you!! Roxanne(Rocky for short) after my Dad and your Little bro Roger!aka Rocky!

April 15, 2011

This is to my Uncle Bob , Love you with all my heart from one of your nieces Roxanne. Many more nieces and nephews who feel the same.We all looked up to you could talk to you so easy you were our mentor our rock! Your laugh your smile will always be with me. Missing you so much!! Love you unknie Bob he knows what that means! :) Roxanne

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