Robert William Hansen
Robert William Hansen, 86, of Beaumont, died Friday, July 25, 2025. He passed peacefully, surrounded by his sons and daughters. He was born on November 14, 1938, in Beaumont to Doris Ida Lundberg and Henry “Harry” Frederick Hansen.
Robert was the kind of man who would quietly outwork you in everything he did. Whether it was a shovel, a tennis racket, or a softball, his life was an endless illustration of doing a job well. He worked with his hands, his heart, and his faith, well into his 80s, not because he had to, but because he wanted to…Even when he couldn’t hear a single person he worked with, he wanted to be there.
Sixty-seven years ago, in 1958, as a young 20-year-old man, Robert started plumbing with his dad. And then from 1972 – 1998, Robert ran Hansen Plumbing and continued to grow the company. Over the years, Robert helped build more than a plumbing shop; he built a reputation for honesty, quality, and treating people right.
His life was rooted in an unshakeable faith in Jesus Christ. Whether in the shop or at church, he quietly modeled what it meant to serve, to trust the Lord, and to love others with grace. We’ll miss his laugh, his stubborn resolve, and the way he and his bride made you feel when you were in their home.
While our hearts ache, we rejoice in the hope that he professed: that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Rest assured, our patriarch is home, and we will see him soon! We thank God for the gift of his life, and we’ll carry forward the lessons he taught us-not just in plumbing, but in how to live and love our own families well.
Survivors include his children, Ross Hansen and his wife, Martha, of Beaumont; Cathleen Eaves and her husband, Kenneth, of College Station; Colleen Colletti and her husband, Chris, of Beaumont; and Ron Hansen and his wife, Mary Pat, of Beaumont; grandchildren, Dustin Hansen and his wife, Jamie; Hillary Westfall and her husband, Darrell; Beau Hansen and his wife, Brenna; Wesley Eaves and his wife, Amber; Britany Graham and her husband, Grant; Hannah Danielson and her husband, Parker; Carina Colletti and her husband, Carlos Mendoza; Aaron Colletti; Hailey Hansen; Taylor Hansen and his wife, Sierra; Megan Hansen; and Molly Hansen; great-grandchildren, Zac and his wife, Brooke, Hallie, Micah, Doc, Griffin, Cal, Alanna, Keaton, Isabella, Kyler, Evie Cate, Nolan, and Audrey; great-great-grandson, Asher; siblings, Pat Glaze of Beaumont, and Barbara Thompson of Beaumont; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other family.
Robert is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ann Hansen; and siblings, Sonny Hansen and Jacqueline Lewis.
Memorial contributions may be made to Christian Fellowship, 3950 Pointe Parkway, Beaumont, Texas 77706.
A gathering of Mr. Hansen’s family and friends will begin 1:00 p.m. with his funeral service at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at Christian Fellowship, 3950 Pointe Parkway, Beaumont. His interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont.
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Gathering of Family and Friends
Christian Fellowship Church
- 3950, Pointe Pkwy, Beaumont, TX, 77706,
- July 29, 2025
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Funeral Service
Christian Fellowship Church
- 3950, Pointe Pkwy, Beaumont, TX, 77706,
- July 29, 2025
- 2:00 pm
Interment
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
- 4955, Pine St, Beaumont, TX, 77703,
- July 29, 2025
So sorry for the loss of your Father, Ross. Although we did not know him the legacy of such a loving and giving family is a testimony to his legacy. Our prayers of condolences are with all of you who loved him and loved by him
I AM VERY SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR DAD.I WILL KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYERS.
Dear Uncle Robert,
I learned of your passing from this world into eternity on July 25 at Creede, Colorado where we took my granddaughter Josie to a play to celebrate her eighth birthday. She was born on July 25. I was saddened by your passing even as I celebrated my first grandchild’s birth. Perhaps that is something grandparents and great grandparents do often—celebrating life even as we grieve the passing of those we have loved.
We’ve been up in South Fork, Colorado with Garrett and his crew and Evan and her crew for the past two weeks. All five grandkids. So, I’m unable to get to the celebration of your life on Tuesday of this week. I so want to be there to worship with the family, to mourn your passing, to celebrate your life. I have tried to figure out how I can possibly get there, and it is not possible. In a strange way, however, I got to Beaumont in a dream the night before you died. In the dream the whole family was gathered in your house after you had died. I was sitting next to Colleen and talking to her. Your great grandchildren and grandchildren were everywhere. The mood was joyful. And my dad, Buster, was there and it seemed normal (in the dream) for him to be there. He was sitting quietly observing everything. I didn’t get a chance to speak to him before the dream ended. I had a warm feeling and was comforted by this dream. I woke up that day, the day of your passing, with you on my mind.
Uncle Robert, you have been in my life now for my 69 years. You and Ann, living next door at Amelia, were some of my earliest memories. I was fascinated by your plumber’s truck, which was always parked next door after you came home from a long day’s work. You helped us dig our septic tank which I considered a great adventure at age 5. You killed a water moccasin that I discovered on the trail to the “mountain” (actually a small hill on the property towards that creek.) You often played catch with Burt and me in the front yard. You were a good throw except for one time. LOL. I still have a marker I carry with me from the one you threw over my head. Until I was in fifth grade you were a constant presence in what was an idyllic childhood at Amelia and River Oaks where I learned many lessons including the love and support of family. Family loyalty. The thickness of blood. The bonds of grandparents, parents, brothers, sisters, cousins, aunts, uncles. And, oh what fun we had fishing at Dam B and hunting in Llano.
Thank you for hiring me to work for Hansen Plumbing that summer when I was 24 and trying to make some money to help pay for graduate school. Thank you for attending some of my track meets in college. Thank you for always asking me questions about my work.
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As you depart from us your family, from the East Texas pines, from many friends, know of our love and respect for you. Know of our prayers for Ross, Cathleen, Colleen, Ron and their families during this time of grieving. And my blessings on your journey—May the One who was, who is, who will be, sustain you through the portals to Eternity. May the Christ who has been your earthly companion be with you now and forever more. Amen. And amen.
Your nephew,
Blake Burleson
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Robert. Sending the family love and hugs.
May he be reunited with his love and they both rest in peace and may the family always remember the kind, hardworking, family man that he was.
Our condolences to all who are feeling his profound loss at this difficult time.
Mr. Hansen was a remarkable man. He was a hard working man that fiercely loved his family. I had the great privilege of working with him almost daily for over 20 years and I will remember him fondly. He will be missed, but there is great comfort in knowing that he is reunited with his wife and those that went before him in heaven. Rest in Peace, Mr. Hansen.
I met Robert when we started high school in 1954. We played together on our softball team for 10 years in which time we earned our way to the state tournament three times and won the state title once. All that time Robert was our pitcher, and he was excellent. Actually, he was an all around athlete lettering in three sports at Beaumont High School three years in a row. He never met a stranger and he treated everyone the same. He was loved and respected by everyone who ever met him. I am very sad at losing a very old and dear friend, but because of his faith, I know he will be in a better place.
May GOD accept Robert into His loving heart and arms, granting him salvation and a eternal life, as a member of the family of GOD, in Heaven.
I knew Robert, through playing softball. He and my brother Jack were about the same age. Robert pitched for the First Baptist Church team. I didn’t see him, very often, after that, but always knew that he was a good, honest, outstanding, competitive athlete.
Rest in peace.