Robert Blaine Hansen

Robert Hansen Obituary

Robert Blaine Hansen 1925 ~ 2005 Robert Blaine Hansen passed away on Christmas Day, 2005. He was born August 13, 1925, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Cyril J. and Kathryn M. Hansen. Bob was raised in Merced, CA, and at the age of 17 joined the Naval V12 program. He attended the University of New Mexico where he played football and graduated with a degree in electrical engineering. He served in the U.S. Navy until the end of World War II. Bob attended law school at the University of California, Hastings, graduating Order of the Coif and third in his class. Bob practiced law in Salt Lake City from 1950 to 1998. He served as Deputy Attorney General of the State of Utah from 1969 to 1977. In 1976, he was elected Attorney General and he held that office until 1981. Bob was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving as a bishop of the Monument Park 7th Ward. Bob is survived by his wife, Jean, their five children, Rob (Susan) of Norfolk, VA; William (Christa), Mary Ann (Scott) Rasmussen, John (Diane), all of Salt Lake; and T. Matt (Cherie) of Manassas, VA; and 15 grandchildren, Lucy, Tessa, Claire, Grace Taylor Hansen, David Hansen, Madeleine, John, Eliza, and Sam Rasmussen, Elizabeth, James, Ben, Thomas, Sarah Jane Hansen, and Thomas M. Hansen Jr. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, December 31, 2005, at the Emigration 6th Ward, 589 18th Avenue. A viewing will be held on Friday, December 30, 2005, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple, and from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. on Saturday at the church. The family expresses its gratitude to the staff members at the Utah Veterans Nursing Home for their kindness, care, and compassion.

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Published by Deseret News from Dec. 29 to Dec. 30, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Hansen

5 Entries

Tom and Carolyn Harrison

January 2, 2006

Thank you, Bob, for saving our family back in 1968, when you took on a three year custody battle to rescue three young children who had improperly been taken from their mother in a political decision by a Utah District Court.

All three of these children now have families of their own and are active Church members, thanks to your hard work and to our Utah Supreme Court.

If we are worthy enough to someday pass to the place where you are now, we look forward to seeing you again and renewing our long friendship. with you..

Thank you again.

Byrne Hopkin

January 1, 2006

Blaine, Elder Hansen is how I knew you while we served in the Philippines. It is with sadness that I noted the passing of your father. I trust that the Lord's Comforter will help you in this difficult time and the the "brighter day" will come soon.

David Irvine

December 30, 2005

I was an assistant attorney general during part of Bob's time with that office, and I was later a legislator while he was the Attorney General. I liked and respected Bob a lot. He was a man of deep conviction and good will. I appreciated that we could disagree about opinions or the law with mutual respect. That is pretty rare in today's politics. I am so very sorry for your family's loss.

Brenda Hansen

December 30, 2005

Uncle Bob was my favorite uncle. While we didn't get together often(he and his family living in Utah and my family in California), he always kept current on our comings and goings and showed a genuine interest in our lives. Whenever we did get together, his primary interest was to be sure everyone was involved and having fun (I especially remember the trip to Tahoe and Bob talking a canoe rental shop into renting us boats after they closed). Growing up, visits with Bob were always something we looked forward to with keen anticipation.

When my dad died (his brother), Bob was a huge source of help and comfort for my family. Later still, when my mom died, Bob was a great help to me and my brothers. His assistance and help during those times will always be so appreciated and valued.

I treasure my memories of Bob and I extend my heartfelt condolences to Jean, his children and grandchildren.

Bryce Carlile

December 30, 2005

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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