Robert "Bob" Hansford

Robert “Bob” Hansford, born April 21, 1930 in Los Angeles, Calif., passed away Sept. 1, 2014.

Bob attended school in Los Angeles, and after graduation worked for the L.A. Times before being drafted into the Army to serve in Korea. After being honorably discharged, he studied to be a fireman. He first worked with the Inglewood Fire Dept., then went to the L.A. County Fire Dept., where he retired as a captain after 30 years of service.

In 1978, Bob and his wife, Tess, moved to Fallbrook. He loved his hilltop home and growing avocados. Bob held a California Real Estate Broker’s License and worked with Coldwell Banker Village Properties.

He loved to get away to their home in Lake Tahoe, where relaxing on the beach, hiking, and fishing on his boat were some of his more enjoyable moments. Oh yes, we cannot forget about three-card poker and his beloved Harley.

Bob was a member of the Fallbrook Tennis Club, V.F.W., Elks, American Legion, and the California Association of Realtors.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Blanche and Herbert Hansford; his two brothers, George and Herbert; and son, Dempsey Hansford.

Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Tess; daughter Robin Steinberg (Todd); sons Dewey Hansford (Deserie), Daniel Hansford; and step-children Christopher Cheon (Cristi), Leanne Cheon Mass (Tony); and grandchildren Matthew, Ryan and Brett Miller; Samantha, Savanah and Zack Hansford; Rachel and Cooper Cheon; and Adriane and Chase Mass.

The family would like to thank his friends, Pat Gaynor, Bill Smith, and many others who came to visit him faithfully while battling Parkinson’s disease. Also, thank you to the friendly neighbors and the North County Fire “guys” for their assistance when help was needed.

Also, a special thank you to Sunny Hills Guest Home and staff and Qual Care Hospice for taking such good care of Bob right up to the end.

In lieu of flowers, it is suggested that a donation be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation for the Cure, or a charity of choice. At his request, there will be no memorial services. Ashes will be scattered at a later date by the immediate family.

Thanks for the memories Bob, you can now rest in peace.