Industrial chemist Robert Willard Hancock, 91, died on Wednesday, August 24, 2005, at Elyria United Methodist Village, Elyria, Ohio. He formerly resided in Oberlin, Ohio. He was born in Elyria, Ohio.
Mr. Hancock graduated from Elyria High School, Elyria, Ohio, in 1931. He played lightweight football and basketball during his freshman and sophomore years at Elyria High School. He was a cheerleader during his senior year. He attended Washburn College in Topeka, Kansas, for two years, before transferring to Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio, where he received a degree in chemistry in 1937.
Mr. Hancock was employed by Sunshine Biscuits Milling and Dairy Division in Grafton, Ohio, for 42 years, retiring in 1975. Following graduation he was assigned to the Cereal Chemistry Laboratory of Grafton, Ohio, in the field of applied research and development. He was named corporate laboratory director at Sayreville, New Jersey, in 1970. He was a life member of the American Association of Cereal Chemists.
Mr. Hancock was a member of Christ Episcopal Church, Oberlin, Ohio, for 60 years. He served as an acolyte and usher and a member of the Mary Lilly Society. He was active in scouting and served as scoutmaster for Oberlin [Ohio] Troop 102. He served as a volunteer at the Elyria Methodist Home, accumulating over 1,500 hours of service.
He was an avid fly fisherman and a longtime member of Trout Unlimited. He enjoyed bowling and playing bridge.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary (nee Barton); brothers, John, Arthur, and Richard Hancock; and a sister, Elizabeth Heinzerling.
Survivors
1 Daughter: Nancy Jones of Wellington, Ohio
1 Son: R. Barton Hancock of Berea, Ohio
8 Grandchildren
13 Great-Grandchildren
Friend and companion: Dorothy Breuning
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Blackburn-Duke Funeral Home, Grafton, Ohio. There were no calling hours. A memorial services was held at Christ Episcopal Church, Oberlin, Ohio. The Reverend Bryan Wilbert officiated. Contributions might be made to the Elyria Methodist Village, 807 West Avenue, Elyria, OH 44035.
Contributor Cathy, Find a Grave ID 47919735
Abstracted from: Elyria Chronicle-Telegram. Elyria, Ohio. Wednesday, December 21, 2005. Page B2.
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Ohio Death Index, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007
Name Robert Willard Hancock
Sex Male
Age 91
Residence Place Elyria, Lorain, Ohio, United States
Address 807 West Ave
Residence Postal Code 44035
Birth Date 14 Sep 1913
Birth Year (Estimated) 1914
Birthplace Ohio
Marital Status Widowed
Occupation Occupation Not Classifiable
Race White
Method of Disposition Cremation
Education Level 5+ years college
Autopsy Performed No Autopsy performed
Military Service No
Industry Occupation Not Classifiable
Father's Name Hancock
Father's Sex Male
Mother's Name Bardell
Mother's Sex Female
Certifier's Role Physician
Event Type Death
Event Date 24 Aug 2005
Time 10:36 AM
Event Place United States
Event Place (Original) , , , United States
Census Tract 9999
Certificate Number 70978
Source Description Ohio Department of Health
Registrar Certificate Number 000385
Volume Number 34941
Injury at Work Unclassifiable
Referred to Coroner Not Referred to Coroner
Within City Limits Yes
Hospital Status Other/Nursing home
Mr. Hancock graduated from Elyria High School, Elyria, Ohio, in 1931. He played lightweight football and basketball during his freshman and sophomore years at Elyria High School. He was a cheerleader during his senior year. He attended Washburn College in Topeka, Kansas, for two years, before transferring to Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio, where he received a degree in chemistry in 1937.
Mr. Hancock was employed by Sunshine Biscuits Milling and Dairy Division in Grafton, Ohio, for 42 years, retiring in 1975. Following graduation he was assigned to the Cereal Chemistry Laboratory of Grafton, Ohio, in the field of applied research and development. He was named corporate laboratory director at Sayreville, New Jersey, in 1970. He was a life member of the American Association of Cereal Chemists.
Mr. Hancock was a member of Christ Episcopal Church, Oberlin, Ohio, for 60 years. He served as an acolyte and usher and a member of the Mary Lilly Society. He was active in scouting and served as scoutmaster for Oberlin [Ohio] Troop 102. He served as a volunteer at the Elyria Methodist Home, accumulating over 1,500 hours of service.
He was an avid fly fisherman and a longtime member of Trout Unlimited. He enjoyed bowling and playing bridge.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary (nee Barton); brothers, John, Arthur, and Richard Hancock; and a sister, Elizabeth Heinzerling.
Survivors
1 Daughter: Nancy Jones of Wellington, Ohio
1 Son: R. Barton Hancock of Berea, Ohio
8 Grandchildren
13 Great-Grandchildren
Friend and companion: Dorothy Breuning
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Blackburn-Duke Funeral Home, Grafton, Ohio. There were no calling hours. A memorial services was held at Christ Episcopal Church, Oberlin, Ohio. The Reverend Bryan Wilbert officiated. Contributions might be made to the Elyria Methodist Village, 807 West Avenue, Elyria, OH 44035.
Contributor Cathy, Find a Grave ID 47919735
Abstracted from: Elyria Chronicle-Telegram. Elyria, Ohio. Wednesday, December 21, 2005. Page B2.
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Ohio Death Index, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007
Name Robert Willard Hancock
Sex Male
Age 91
Residence Place Elyria, Lorain, Ohio, United States
Address 807 West Ave
Residence Postal Code 44035
Birth Date 14 Sep 1913
Birth Year (Estimated) 1914
Birthplace Ohio
Marital Status Widowed
Occupation Occupation Not Classifiable
Race White
Method of Disposition Cremation
Education Level 5+ years college
Autopsy Performed No Autopsy performed
Military Service No
Industry Occupation Not Classifiable
Father's Name Hancock
Father's Sex Male
Mother's Name Bardell
Mother's Sex Female
Certifier's Role Physician
Event Type Death
Event Date 24 Aug 2005
Time 10:36 AM
Event Place United States
Event Place (Original) , , , United States
Census Tract 9999
Certificate Number 70978
Source Description Ohio Department of Health
Registrar Certificate Number 000385
Volume Number 34941
Injury at Work Unclassifiable
Referred to Coroner Not Referred to Coroner
Within City Limits Yes
Hospital Status Other/Nursing home
Industrial chemist Robert Willard Hancock, 91, died on Wednesday, August 24, 2005, at Elyria United Methodist Village, Elyria, Ohio. He formerly resided in Oberlin, Ohio. He was born in Elyria, Ohio.
Mr. Hancock graduated from Elyria High School, Elyria, Ohio, in 1931. He played lightweight football and basketball during his freshman and sophomore years at Elyria High School. He was a cheerleader during his senior year. He attended Washburn College in Topeka, Kansas, for two years, before transferring to Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio, where he received a degree in chemistry in 1937.
Mr. Hancock was employed by Sunshine Biscuits Milling and Dairy Division in Grafton, Ohio, for 42 years, retiring in 1975. Following graduation he was assigned to the Cereal Chemistry Laboratory of Grafton, Ohio, in the field of applied research and development. He was named corporate laboratory director at Sayreville, New Jersey, in 1970. He was a life member of the American Association of Cereal Chemists.
Mr. Hancock was a member of Christ Episcopal Church, Oberlin, Ohio, for 60 years. He served as an acolyte and usher and a member of the Mary Lilly Society. He was active in scouting and served as scoutmaster for Oberlin [Ohio] Troop 102. He served as a volunteer at the Elyria Methodist Home, accumulating over 1,500 hours of service.
He was an avid fly fisherman and a longtime member of Trout Unlimited. He enjoyed bowling and playing bridge.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary (nee Barton); brothers, John, Arthur, and Richard Hancock; and a sister, Elizabeth Heinzerling.
Survivors
1 Daughter: Nancy Jones of Wellington, Ohio
1 Son: R. Barton Hancock of Berea, Ohio
8 Grandchildren
13 Great-Grandchildren
Friend and companion: Dorothy Breuning
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Blackburn-Duke Funeral Home, Grafton, Ohio. There were no calling hours. A memorial services was held at Christ Episcopal Church, Oberlin, Ohio. The Reverend Bryan Wilbert officiated. Contributions might be made to the Elyria Methodist Village, 807 West Avenue, Elyria, OH 44035.
Contributor Cathy, Find a Grave ID 47919735
Abstracted from: Elyria Chronicle-Telegram. Elyria, Ohio. Wednesday, December 21, 2005. Page B2.
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Ohio Death Index, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007
Name Robert Willard Hancock
Sex Male
Age 91
Residence Place Elyria, Lorain, Ohio, United States
Address 807 West Ave
Residence Postal Code 44035
Birth Date 14 Sep 1913
Birth Year (Estimated) 1914
Birthplace Ohio
Marital Status Widowed
Occupation Occupation Not Classifiable
Race White
Method of Disposition Cremation
Education Level 5+ years college
Autopsy Performed No Autopsy performed
Military Service No
Industry Occupation Not Classifiable
Father's Name Hancock
Father's Sex Male
Mother's Name Bardell
Mother's Sex Female
Certifier's Role Physician
Event Type Death
Event Date 24 Aug 2005
Time 10:36 AM
Event Place United States
Event Place (Original) , , , United States
Census Tract 9999
Certificate Number 70978
Source Description Ohio Department of Health
Registrar Certificate Number 000385
Volume Number 34941
Injury at Work Unclassifiable
Referred to Coroner Not Referred to Coroner
Within City Limits Yes
Hospital Status Other/Nursing home
Mr. Hancock graduated from Elyria High School, Elyria, Ohio, in 1931. He played lightweight football and basketball during his freshman and sophomore years at Elyria High School. He was a cheerleader during his senior year. He attended Washburn College in Topeka, Kansas, for two years, before transferring to Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio, where he received a degree in chemistry in 1937.
Mr. Hancock was employed by Sunshine Biscuits Milling and Dairy Division in Grafton, Ohio, for 42 years, retiring in 1975. Following graduation he was assigned to the Cereal Chemistry Laboratory of Grafton, Ohio, in the field of applied research and development. He was named corporate laboratory director at Sayreville, New Jersey, in 1970. He was a life member of the American Association of Cereal Chemists.
Mr. Hancock was a member of Christ Episcopal Church, Oberlin, Ohio, for 60 years. He served as an acolyte and usher and a member of the Mary Lilly Society. He was active in scouting and served as scoutmaster for Oberlin [Ohio] Troop 102. He served as a volunteer at the Elyria Methodist Home, accumulating over 1,500 hours of service.
He was an avid fly fisherman and a longtime member of Trout Unlimited. He enjoyed bowling and playing bridge.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary (nee Barton); brothers, John, Arthur, and Richard Hancock; and a sister, Elizabeth Heinzerling.
Survivors
1 Daughter: Nancy Jones of Wellington, Ohio
1 Son: R. Barton Hancock of Berea, Ohio
8 Grandchildren
13 Great-Grandchildren
Friend and companion: Dorothy Breuning
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Blackburn-Duke Funeral Home, Grafton, Ohio. There were no calling hours. A memorial services was held at Christ Episcopal Church, Oberlin, Ohio. The Reverend Bryan Wilbert officiated. Contributions might be made to the Elyria Methodist Village, 807 West Avenue, Elyria, OH 44035.
Contributor Cathy, Find a Grave ID 47919735
Abstracted from: Elyria Chronicle-Telegram. Elyria, Ohio. Wednesday, December 21, 2005. Page B2.
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Ohio Death Index, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007
Name Robert Willard Hancock
Sex Male
Age 91
Residence Place Elyria, Lorain, Ohio, United States
Address 807 West Ave
Residence Postal Code 44035
Birth Date 14 Sep 1913
Birth Year (Estimated) 1914
Birthplace Ohio
Marital Status Widowed
Occupation Occupation Not Classifiable
Race White
Method of Disposition Cremation
Education Level 5+ years college
Autopsy Performed No Autopsy performed
Military Service No
Industry Occupation Not Classifiable
Father's Name Hancock
Father's Sex Male
Mother's Name Bardell
Mother's Sex Female
Certifier's Role Physician
Event Type Death
Event Date 24 Aug 2005
Time 10:36 AM
Event Place United States
Event Place (Original) , , , United States
Census Tract 9999
Certificate Number 70978
Source Description Ohio Department of Health
Registrar Certificate Number 000385
Volume Number 34941
Injury at Work Unclassifiable
Referred to Coroner Not Referred to Coroner
Within City Limits Yes
Hospital Status Other/Nursing home
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CARRIE E. BARTON
1884 - 1971
1913 ROBERT W. HANCOCK 2005
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