Brian Hancock Obituary

Brian Eugene Hancock

Brian Eugene Hancock, 56, youngest child of Edward Hancock and Marianne (Nichols) Hancock, was born on May 4, 1961, in Los Angeles, California and died peacefully at his home in Prescott Valley, Arizona, on September 8, 2017.

Brian graduated from LBCC and California State University at Long Beach. He was employed by the Veterans Administration for 24 years at three VA hospitals: Long Beach, California; Reno, Nevada; and finally Prescott, Arizona. It was at Prescott Brian found his greatest job satisfaction, becoming an integral part of a team helping veterans through the complex VA process. He cared deeply for his clients. Brian worked until the effects of lung cancer prevented him from continuing.

Brian enjoyed bicycling, hiking, camping, Star Trek, gaming, studying history, philosophy and politics, and supporting the preservation of desert lands. He recently joined the Arizona Archeological Society.

Preceded in death by his parents, he is survived by his daughter, Ana Hancock of Ljubljana, Slovenia; two sisters, Marianna Smoot, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, and Juanita Leonard, of Long Beach, California; and assorted nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Special thanks to Brian's loving friends from the V.A., Diana, Leslie, Alice, Tish & Ric, Linda, Nancy, (and many others) his compassionate, prayerfully engaged neighbors, Rose and Larry, and the team at Kindred Hospice who provided the essential love and support that enabled Brian to spend his last days at home.

Brian's willingness to engage in high level discourse, his wry sense of humor, his unfailing courtesy, and his caring and passion for helping veterans and anyone in need, will be missed by all who knew him. Please sign the guest book at www.presstelegram.com/obits.

Published by Press-Telegram on Oct. 13, 2017.

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Still missing you Brian. Can't believe it's been a year now. All those desert camping trips....and now your on the ultimate trip ahead of us. Save us a seat around the campfire buddy.

Ken and Lori Forbes

October 1, 2018

Brian, Lori and I truly miss you, your sense of humor, thoughtfulness and your "high level discourse". Your memory continues on.

Ken and Lori Forbes

April 10, 2018

I remember Brian from our years working at the Long Beach VA Hospital. Few were more persistent and dedicated to helping the veterans. He really cared. I will miss his intelligence and unique sense of humor. My condolences to his family and friends.

October 13, 2017

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