Robert E. "Bob" Hansen

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Robert Hansen Obituary

Robert "Bob" E. Hansen
12/02/1920 - 04/17/2015

Robert "Bob" E. Hansen peacefully passed away on Friday, April 17, 2015 in Roseville, Calif. Bob was born on December 2, 1920 at home on the farm in Loomis where he lived most of his life. He was the grandson of Danish immigrants and a proud third generation Loomis fruit grower. Bob was a graduate of Placer High School, where he played basketball and was student body president. Upon graduating high school, Bob went to college at U.C. Berkeley earning a degree in Agricultural Economics. From college he joined the Naval Reserve as an Ensign where he became a carrier pilot. Bob returned to the family farm in 1945 from the Navy and later married Jonelle Miner in 1947.
Bob was incredibly active in his community, participating in many associations and boards. He was a member of Loomis Fruit Growers' Association from 1945 until it closed in 2001, and acting as a board member of the Association from the 60's up to it's closing. Bob was also the President of the LFGA Board from 1965 until 2001. He was a member of the Loomis Boy Scout Troop 12 where he became the second Eagle Scout from that troop. He was later the Scoutmaster of Troop 12 in the 60's and 70's. Bob was a proud member of the Sierra College Board of Trustees from 1969 through 1992. And from 1992 until recently, he was a member of the Sierra College Natural History Museum. Bob was also a member of the Penryn/Gold Hill Lodge F&AM. When he wasn't contributing in community groups, Bob enjoyed fishing in the Sierra.
Bob is predeceased by his wife Jonelle, parents Nicholas and Adaline, and siblings Harold (Jim), Lois, and Mildred. He is survived by sons Randy (Joyce) and Eric (Yarda) Hansen; grandchildren Nicholas (April) Hansen, Whitney Hansen, Clinton (Lori) Johnson, and Heidi (Ken) Quade. and five great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Bob's behalf on Friday, May 8, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the Blue Goose Event Center, 3550 Taylor Rd., Loomis, Calif. 95650.
In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to The Sierra College Foundation, either to the Jonelle Hansen Music Scholarship or to the Natural History Museum (Donations may be mailed to 5000 Rocklin Rd., Rocklin, Calif. 95677), or to a charity donation of your choice. Please share condolences on Bob's guestbook at www.cochranewagemann.com.

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Published by Gold Country Media Newspapers from Apr. 26 to Apr. 30, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Hansen

5 Entries

steve march

May 9, 2021

Bob helped me grow up and modelled a great work ethic for me which paid off in just about everything I do. I thank Bob for that and being a true friend to my folks and to me. He gave me the opportunity to improve my mental toughness, he was always fair and held me responsible for putting in a good full days work. He taught me when I was younger fishing with my uncle Don, how to fly fish with old steel pole and I actually caught some trout using his technique. As the years went by, I had great respect for Bob Hansen and loved him as a friend and a great person.

Steve March

April 22, 2020

One of the sayings I remember Bob Hansen telling our students who visited his farm during the 1990's and early 2000's was " I am a rich man, I get up everyday loving my job. I am my own boss and I have a loving family. It kind of summed up his philosophy of the importance of life on the farm. From that our students took away a genuine experience from some who loves to farm and why. Thank you Bob and thank you to your family for sharing your experiences and knowledge of life. Rest in peace.

Pat

May 5, 2015

With sympathy for the loss of your loved one. It is so nice that he was able to share his life with others.
May the comfort of the Almighty be with you. Psalm 83:18.

May 4, 2015

So Sad to hear that he passed away. I grew up going to the farm and getting plums and peaches from him. He will be missed. Denise Ewing Pinnegar

Steve March

May 3, 2015

Randy and Eric and your families, we are thinking about you all and please know that we have always had the upmost respect for Bob. Our families go back a long time as my parents became friends with the Hansen's as early as 1950. Our uncle, Don Morgan, became good friends much earlier in 1947. They supported each other in ranching, friendship, and fishing. Later as I worked for Bob picking pears, plums and peaches when I was in High School.
Learning from Bob changed my life for the better, learning important skills as work ethic, doings things the right way, and his love for fruit ranching was exceptional. He loved being a rancher. He told my students that one of his greatest joys came when someone would take a bite of one of his peaches and smile and say "that is the best peach I ever tasted."
Rest in Peace Bob Hansen. You have been a pillar in our community. Steve and Nancy March

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