Robert William Hastings Robert William Hastings, 80, passed away early on March 18, 2020, after a valiant battle with cancer. A graveside service was held at the Reed Hatch Memorial Cemetery in Taylor on March 23. Bob was born May 4, 1939, in Solomonville, Ariz., to William Grant and Mary Stella Hastings. After graduating from Mesa High in 1957, Bob attended The Church College of Hawaii and BYU, studying electrical engineering, math and graduating from BYU with a degree in journalism. Bob served a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in New Zealand. Bob worked for Motorola, Honeywell and Sprint, as well as freelancing, doing technical writing and SEO. He enjoyed camping, hiking, photography and gardening. Bob married Susan D’Andrea in 1973 in the Mesa Arizona Temple. They were married for 46 years. Bob is survived by his wife, Susan; seven children, Rebecca, Elizabeth, Lisa, Daniel, Michael, Matthew and Heather along with their spouses; and nine grandchildren; his brother and wife, Dave and Norma Hastings; and sister and her husband, Ann and LeRoy Maready. Bob was a soft spoken, gentleman with a deep love for his Savior. Silver Creek Mortuary handled the arrangements.
