Robert V. Panos was a loving and dedicated husband, father, and grandfather. He was born in Cheyenne, WY, on January 19, 1934 to Gus Panos and Mary Hazel (Perry) Panos and died on 28 June 2021 in his home. Bob served in the 59th Chemical Corps Company which led him to leave the army for college. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and a Master’s in Statistics. When he discovered statistics, he knew that was his field. He worked in several companies, the majority of his career was with Boeing in Seattle, retiring from the Sales Department.
He and his wife Loyce (Hurlburt) Panos met in Laramie, WY, and were able to celebrate their 62nd year of marriage in June. One of his favorite hobbies was whittling, which he began as a young man when working for the Union Pacific Railroad. His designs were unique and he loved giving them to important people in his life. He also loved telling jokes, finding deals, and cooking. His greatest love was his family, his children, and his grandchildren. He thoroughly enjoyed caring for his grandchildren and was creative in thinking up fun things to do, making them their favorite foods, telling stories, and making up games that subtly taught them math when they were young.
Later in life, he was able to connect with his birth-mother, (Mary) and siblings Joan (Parnell) Dillard, and Mike (Maureen) Livermore. It brought a sense of fullness to his life to have made those connections.
He is survived by his three daughters Katena (Doug) Gunn, Athena Panos (Ray Osburn), Sabrina Panos (Scott Hill), and seven grandchildren, Taylor & Olivia Gunn, Montana, Kaya, & Kiona Hill, Leif and Rona Osburn. He was preceded in death by his mother Mary Hazel, father Gus, brother Ronald Panos, and stepmother Alma Panos.
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