Robert Hadley "Bob" Luse

Robert (Bob) Hadley Luse, age 86, of Queen Creek, Arizona departed this earthly life on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at home surrounded by love from his wife and daughter.

He was born September 3, 1939 to the late Harris Leonard Luse and Alice Irene Hadley Luse. He was the youngest child of four children – 17 years younger than his brother Had who served in World War II.

Bob grew up in Oil City, Pennsylvania and loved spending time with his Grandpa Alfred Kinney, who lived with his family. He spent several summers working at the C Lazy U Dude Ranch in Granby, Colorado. He became a ranch hand and learned to repair fences in the winter. He also learned to ski on very long "olden day" skis. He often spoke fondly of his dude ranch days.

After graduating from high school, Bob attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), but quickly learned that he needed some real world experience before he would be ready to finish his degree, so he joined the Air Force. He served for seven years and was a veteran of the Vietnam war. Bob was very proud to have had the honor to serve his country and was actively involved in annual veteran celebrations within his community.

While Bob was in the Air Force he married the love of his life Carol Ann Luse (Peterson) on August 1, 1964 who he met on a blind date. They were married for 61 years and they did everything together.

After his active duty, Bob once again attended RPI and this time he was ready. He finished his undergraduate degree and received a Master's Degree in business under the GI Bill.

He had a wonderful career in healthcare administration as a consultant in Sydney, Australia where his daughter Jennifer was born, and working as an Executive VP and then CEO in hospitals in New Haven Connecticut, Albany New York, Jacksonville FL, Valdese NC and last but not least, Mariner's Hospital in Tavernier FL, where he retired. Along the way, Bob and Carol made many friends and treated each move as a new adventure that they would embark upon together.

When Bob was not working, he enjoyed listening to music and attending outdoor concerts, photography, playing tennis in his younger days, boating on Lake Norman and in the Keys, playing numerous card table games from bridge to Five Crowns to Mexican Train, dressing up in costumes for parties with Carol and his friends like the infamous annual Fantasy Fest in Key West, spending time with family and friends, and traveling. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren and even bought an RV when he retired, so that he and Carol could spend more time with their 4 grandkids. They spent summers exploring State Parks, attending RV rallies, visiting with longtime friends and family and seeing their grandkids in Portland and San Franciso. After 14 years RVing, Bob and Carol found their newfound travel passion of Cruising to exotic locations such as the Caribbean, the Panama Canal, and numerous countries in Europe and Asia. Bob was also a voracious reader and soaked up all of the history he could during his 7 years in Bible study. Bob was also a faithful member of the Gold Canyon Methodist Church.

In more recent years, Bob thoroughly enjoyed his weekly breakfasts with "the guys" and his early morning coffee outside on his back porch or his favorite spot at the club enjoying the beautiful views of the mountains with Carol.

He has always had a sweet tooth and loved all of the delicious treats that his wonderful community of friends brought him daily, which brightened his days during treatment. Bob never gave up hope and fought to have as much time as he could with his family and friends.

Bob is survived by his loving wife Carol; his daughter Jennifer Luse Heerdink, her husband John Heerdink, and their kids Hadley Rose Heerdink and Krider Adler Heerdink of San Francisco; his son, Jason Robert Luse and his wife Carrie Luse and their kids Annie Luse and Edie Luse of Portland.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Harris Hadley Luse; sisters Barbara Ann Luse, and Eleanor Luse.

A celebration of life will take place on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 4PM at the Encanterra Club (La Cocina Room). 36460 N Encanterra Dr, Queen Creek, AZ 85140.

The family would like to extend a thank you to their extended family, their amazing community of friends, and the wonderful caring staff at Hospice.

Bob's loving and caring presence will be missed by all who knew him, especially his family.