Robert Hank

Robert Andrew Karl Hank

1955-2023

Salt Lake City, UT-Robert Andrew Karl Hank passed peacefully on March 13, 2023. The second oldest of seven siblings, Bob was born in Gardena, California, to Robert and Genevieve Hank (nee Janowicz) on January 22, 1955. The Hank household, including Bob's maternal grandparents, steeped Bob in Christ-like and family-centered values, while also instilling the value of adventure during road trips in their station wagon.

Having conquered polio as a child, Bob attained a unique appreciation for physical abilities that remain with a person after disease wreaks its toll on their body. Bob was a champion at encouraging others and advocating for all with special needs. Graduating from Gardena High and then Harbor College, Bob cultivated a credo of service and kindness as a counselor at Camp Joan Meir and as a nurse, receiving recognition for "Best Bedside Manner." Relocating to Utah as an adult, Bob worked in health care throughout his career, working as a nurse at St. Mark's, Jordan Valley, Holy Cross, and U of U hospitals, as a CPR instructor, and as the owner and operator of his own medical-alert business.

Together with his lifelong partner, Marcia Patricia Hank (nee Majors), Bob devotedly raised two daughters. Bob loved his family and often returned to California for reunions, and he continued the Hank tradition of family bonding during road trips with his wife and children to relatives in Washington and Cleveland, Utah, and to Arches, Dead Horse Point, Mesa Verde, and Mount Rushmore.

Bob enjoyed photography, trains, sunsets, basketball, folk music, and buttered pancakes. Bob was the nicest of guys. He provided jolly companionship to family, in-laws, neighbors, coworkers, friends, and about anybody he encountered. Above all, Bob granted his helping hand by giving, lifting, and supporting; his offers of a ride, a beer, or a conversation were endless. Later in life, Bob welcomed visitors as a host at Tanners Flat and Spruces campgrounds in the Cottonwoods.

Preceded in passing by his grandparents, cherished mom & dad, and buddy, Michael Busch, Bob is survived by the love of his life, Marce; daughters, Hannah and Karla (Greg); beloved Utah Jazz fan Edith King; granddaughter, Madison; sisters, Mary Tapp (Tom) and Eve Kelso (Kenney); brothers, Geno (Julia), Don, Dave (Mary), and Bill (Beth); cousin, Gloria; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

The Hank Family extends heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Anna Ibele and the healthcare teams at University of Utah Hospital and U of U Health Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital for your tireless, professional, and invaluable care and support, as well as Father Paul Rayappa.

All are welcome at a memorial, to be announced, which will be held in a canyon along the Wasatch during warmer weather. In lieu of flowers, please honor Bob's memory by emulating his kindness, inclusion, and camaraderie.