Robert Lloyd Hackman
August 13, 1958– February 24, 2018
As published in the May 21, 2018 World-Spectator
“For that dash represents all the time
That he spent alive on earth
And now only those who loved him
Know what that little line is worth”
Bob was born in Russell, Manitoba to Opal and Lloyd Hackman, on August 13, 1958.
His childhood years were lived in Oak Lake; the family then moved to Elkhorn with Bob completing High School in Virden.
As a youth, Bob enjoyed playing hockey, curling, fishing trips with his parents and summer fun with siblings and cousins.
Following high school, Bob worked on a PMU farm at Russell for a year. He then decided to pursue the trade of electrician, attending college in both Brandon and Winnipeg. While living in Brandon he volunteered as a Big Brother.
Bob apprenticed and worked for Jebb Electric gaining valuable knowledge, and life lessons through his friendship with Ray. In 1990, he began work with Enbridge Pipelines at Cromer Station as an industrial electrician until his retirement on August 14, 2017.
Bob played a part in the many changes and expansions that took place in Enbridge during his career. He would lighten the work day with jokes and pranks with his coworkers and summer students, yet he was hard working and always kept safety a priority.
The marriage of Bob to Laura (Leonard) took place in Virden on July 19, 1980 and they soon settled to live in Elkhorn. Together, they raised two daughters, Jolie and Morgan. As a young family they enjoyed summer vacations to Alberta and California, visiting siblings. Spending time with family and friends was always a priority throughout their life together. Weekly curling and visiting over card games were winter pastimes. Quadding and bonfire fun was enjoyed in the summer. Bob loved happy hour on the deck, barbecuing for family and friends.
His favorite activity was the annual trip to Flin Flon with his Dad, then later his brother, to join the Davidson family. Amisk and Mosher Lake was where he best loved to fish, listening to the peaceful call of the loons. In the fall he again joined the Davidson family in Benito for goose hunting adventures. Bob and Laura’s favorite trip together was to Hawaii and they had plans to do more traveling in their retirement.
Bob enjoyed being a part of the Elkhorn community. In his younger years, he was an active volunteer with the Elkhorn Fire Department. He often gave a helping hand with events going on in the town, school or curling rink. Working a shift in the curling rink kitchen was viewed as an opportunity to have fun playing creative jokes on the customers. Bob donated blood at each Elkhorn Clinic.
He participated in several plays with the local dinner theatre group—although it involved countless hours of rehearsal, much laughter and fun was had.
His membership of over 30 years with the Elkhorn Elks #381 brought him many enjoyable hours of comradery through their work and social events.
The most important chapter in Bob’s story is his family whom he loved beyond measure. He treasured the memories of rocking his baby girls to sleep and playing peek-a-boo. The years of reading stories, bike rides and games too quickly flowed into high school graduations. Bob was so very proud when Jolie and Morgan continued on to university, each obtaining their Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy. The marriage of Morgan to Kirby and Jolie to Daniel brought two very special men into the family, both of whom he loved and respected. He can rest easy knowing his girls will be loved and cared for. The births of the grandbabies Aurora, Zander and Tripp brought such joy and happiness. Many visits were made to their homes just to spend time playing with them. The best memories are the carefree days of family gathered together with a grandbaby on his lap.
Bob always used humor to bring laughter into other people’s lives, to lighten a tense moment or ease someone’s troubles. He offered encouragement and words of praise. His positive attitude and love for all will ensure that Bob’s spirit will live on within all of us and his grand babies, and he will never be forgotten.
Staying true to his nature, Bob took on his battle against bone marrow cancer with optimism and courage, joking his way through the tough days. With family by his side, he passed away due to complications too great to overcome.
Left to cherish Bob’s memories are his wife Laura, daughters, sons-in-law and their children—Jolie, Daniel and Zander, Morgan, Kirby, Aurora and Tripp; sisters Ev (Ian), Linda (Tim), brothers Ron (Phuongh) and Trent (Louise); Uncle Roy and Aunt Shirley, Aunt Lorna; Laura’s family—Margaret, Peggy, Harry, Betty (Ray); many nieces, nephews, cousins and a community of special friends.
A celebration of Bob’s life was held March 3, 2018 at the Elks Hall, Elkhorn, Manitoba with Reverend Elaine Dixon officiating. Urn bearer was Ed Paull, eulogy by Morgan Ashcroft and Ray Howell, scripture reading by Tricia Nolan, remembrances by Scott Davidson, vocalist Evan Overand, ushers Shane Paull and Cory Nolan. Special groups in attendance were Enbridge Pipeline and Elkhorn Elks Lodge #381.
Interment was held at Elkhorn Cemetery. Lunch was catered by Elkhorn Elks Lodge. If desired, memorial donations in memory of Bob can be made to CancerCare Manitoba Foundation (directed to Leukemia and Bone Marrow Transplant) or to the Elks and Royal Purple Fund for Children.
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