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Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 21, 2007.

Robert Lee HANSON Born May 8th, 1926; Died February 14th, 2007. Served in the United States Navy during World War II. Joined the Seattle Fire Department upon discharge. Joined the Seattle Police Department in 1948, retired in 1978, rising thru the ranks to Chief of Police. After retiring he and his wife, Virginia Louise Ann Hanson (deceased) traveled for several years before settling in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas. He is survived by his second wife, Vesta Verlaine (Lanie) Hanson, Hot Springs Village, AR, Son, Donald Lee Hanson & his wife, Jessie Kathleen (Kathy) of Hot Springs Village, AR. Daughter, Kathleen Ann Jacobson & her husband, James Mikel (retired S.P.D. Officer) of Bothell, WA. Brother, James Arthur Hanson (retired S.P.D. Sgt.) & his wife, Barbara of Port Hadlock, WA. Four Grand Children: Markus Lee Hanson, Bradi Kathleen Jacobson, Derek Mikel Jacobson, & Jason Mikel Jacobson. And Two Stepchildren: Renee Lee Wisher and husband, Joe of Hudson, IA., Patricia Ann Gillen and husband, Tim of Ceder Falls, IA. He was preceded in death by his sister, Helen Margret Sheckler of Seattle, WA. Interment will be on Friday, February 23rd, 10:00 a.m. at Cedar Vale Cemetery, 200 Minorca Road, Hot Springs Village, AR, 501-922-6100. Funeral Services were provided by: Caruth-Hale Funeral Home 155 Section Line Road, Hot Springs, Arkansas 71913 501-525-0055. www.caruth-hale.com.

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Bobbi Harrison

March 14, 2007

I will miss my Uncle Bob, who I last got to visit in Arkansas in 2001 while Aunt Ginny was still alive. My Mom always called him her "baby brother" and now they are all together again. Rest in peace dear loved ones. My heart goes out to my cousins, Don Hanson and Kathy Jacobson and their families.

Wayne Larkin

February 26, 2007

Bob Hanson was a good officer on the street, a good supervisor at whatever rank he held and always had my support...both professionally and personally.
My condolences to the family,

Dorothy and Bill Bishop

February 26, 2007

Our sincere condolences to the family...

Nick Bulpin

February 22, 2007

Bob was a great guy to work for. He always greeted you with a smile and warm handshake. My condolences go out to his family. May he rest in peace.

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dan cameron

February 21, 2007

Bob was also a grad of Ballard High, and proud to have grown up in the Ballard area. I was fortunate to have had Bob as the Chief when sworn in with others as Sgt's. He always had a smile and greeting whenever you approached. He was also my neighbor and friend from Marrowstone Island. Bob has been gone from the State for sometime, but he will be remembered fondly by everyone who knew him. My condolences go out to his family.

Randy Tibbs

February 21, 2007

I worked in the Chief's Office as the Department's Community Relations Officer under Chief Bob Hanson and he was always a gracious and friendly boss. I had the opportunity to work with him on an effort to get Arson made as a Part I Offense while he was President of the IACP. He would always stop in the office and ask how things were going and if I needed anything. To his family my deepest sympathies, Chief Hanson was a good man and a good cop. He also had a great Chief's Aide, Chief Bud Vandewyer, who I also had the great pleasure to work for.

Phil and Sally Cruse

February 21, 2007

Dear Lanie: We are so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. We have thought of you both so often and the suprise time we enjoyed together in Maui a few years ago. Bob was a great guy and we sure will miss his super Bloody Mary's. Our love to you.
Phil and Sally

Lee Libby

February 21, 2007

I was a patrol officer in 1977 when Chief Hanson brought me into the Public Information Unit. While I was there for three years, my first year there was Chief Hanson's last year prior to his retirement. He did me a great favor with that appointment for it gave me the opportunity to gain a more "global" perspective of department operations. He was a good man and there was never a time when he didn't make me feel that there was any distance at all between the lofty position of C.O.P. and my position at the other end of the organizational spectrum. I respected him both as a person and as a "boss". I'm sorry to learn of his passing.

Tom Caldwell

February 21, 2007

To Bob's Family, Many good times were shared with Bob and Jim, back in the 50's bouncing at the old Flame Tavern near Northgate. We always shared these memories when we would meet. He will be missed. Prayers to his family.

Ron & Linda Schimke

February 21, 2007

Our prayers are with the family at this sorrowful time.

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