Private graveside services were held for Robert Bob James Haner, Jr., 68, on July 9, 2007, at Desert Lawn Memorial Park in Kennewick. He died July 2, 2007, surrounded by those he loved. Pastor Mitch Dunfee of Calvary Chapel Church, Kennewick, officiated. The Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 5785, Kennewick, conducted the military portion of the services. Bob was born to Robert Sr and Florence Haner on July 11, 1938, in Tacoma, WA. He moved to the Tri-Cities area in the spring of 1955 and joined the United States Air Force later that year. Bob was an operating engineer for Local 370 until retirement. Bob had a passion for racing and woodworking. He had enjoyed participating in stock car, motorcycle, sprint car and horse racing. He even said he was waiting for that fast train as he was preparing to die. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren who lovingly called him Granpa grouch. Bob is survived by his wife, Deborah of Kennewick, one daughter, Roberta Kay Clayton Don, Yakima; two sisters, Susan Waechter Roland, Junction City, KS., and Cynthia Hoover Alan, Olympia, three stepchildren, Raymond Balderman Jesica, Bridgette Beardsley Jason, and Suzie Seely Darren, all of Kennewick, 11 grandchildren, one great-grandson, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Annie. Donations to Tri-Cities Chaplaincy-Hospice Services, 2108 W. Entiat Ave., Kennewick, WA. 99336 would be greatly appreciated.