Robert "Bob" D Hafen, 81, of Gold Canyon -Arizona, passed away at his daughter's home surrounded by family on 12/25/2023. Son of late John and Florence Hafen.

Bob was raised in Blythe California and attended Palo Verde College after high school. He earned his real estate license while working as an independent rep for Tom's Peanuts. In the late 60, he relocated to Los Angeles California, and started his career in the waterworks industry. This allowed to travel the country.

He eventually settled down in Reisterstown Maryland, and started his own water work business in Glydon, Maryland. When he came closer to retirement, he moved to Phoenix Arizona, and started a new business with his son, Jeff.

Bob was an active member of the Pasadena, Scottish rights of Freemasonry and a Masonic Lodge number 32. He loved traveling around the world with his wife, Elaine;  He enjoyed hosting exchange students and families from different countries; and fishing with his sons. Later in life, he discovered he had a talent for drawing and painting.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Elaine Hafen. His sister, Pamellia Halby of Sonoma, California; Two sons, Jeff Hafen and Christopher Hafen of Yorba Linda, California; Daughter, Jennifer Rocha and her husband, Joseph Rocha of Reedley, California; He has four grandsons, two grand daughter-in-laws, and four great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held 1/2/2024 at 1100 at Wallin Funeral Home, 1524 9th St., Sanger, CA 93657 followed by a graveside service at 1300 at the  Sanger cemetery, 568 S. Rainbow Ave., Sanger, CA, 93657.

Bob is missed.