Bob Hansen, avid team roper and rancher died suddenly at his shop in Tres Pinos, CA on September 13, 2011. Bob was a lifetime resident of Hollister, CA and operated the Tres Pinos Ranch Supply with his partner John Cueba for many years. All that knew Bob knew that his shop was a great place to gather and long time friendships grew from his business there.
Bob’s past involvement in the community included 4-H, High School Rodeo, The Saddle Horse Association in which he was an honorary director and past Vice President. He was also a member of the Cattlemen’s Association, Farm Bureau, past member of ACTRA and the CCPRA. One of his favorite pastimes was participating at the State and National ACTRA events where he was able to compete with his grandsons and was able to spend time with his closest friends.
Bob loved rodeos, ranching, brandings and his family. He especially took great pride and involvement with his grandchildren. He was young at heart and had great joy helping kids with their roping.
Bob is survived by his wife Ann Hansen, children Marlene (Ross) Rianda and Charlene (Charlie) Smith and brother Laurence (Donna) Hansen. He is preceded in death by his father Clarence Hansen, mother Dorothy Harlan, sister Marilyn (Hansen) Gaddis and son Bobby Hansen. Grandchildren include Blake Teixeira, Nicole Rianda, Ryle Smith, Carli Smith and Jami (Grant) Hirdes, and great grandchild Grady Hirdes. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held on October 9, 2011, at the San Benito County Fairgrounds (Bolado Park) at 11:00 A.M.
In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations be made to the San Benito County Saddle Horse Show & Rodeo which may be sent in care of Grunnagle Ament Nelson Funeral Home 870 San Benito St., Hollister 95023 or to a charity of choice.
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