Robert Heiner Garff

We'd met a number of times throughout my life, I'm sure, but it was special to have some real QT with Bob and Kathi on the bike trip this last summer. They were my biggest fans! So loving and supportive, so sweet and so genuinely interested - in me, my life, what I wanted to do, ect. They provided conversation, opportunity, and love. This last fall, I had the chance to work in Salt Lake with many of the Garffs. My first few weeks at Ken Garff I was dealing with a lot of health challenges. Rick was so nice to provide the opportunity to work with his team and had so much faith in me. While he was in and out, busy with his own things, I would often get to see Bob wander through to check in on me. Seeing Bob would always make everyday worth it. It was like seeing family. It would MAKE my week. Every time. Without fail. He would check in, I'd get the hug I needed from a grandpa in the office and I lived for it. It made that emotional and physically draining time, beyond worth it. When I needed help, doctors, connections, Kathi and Bob were my people! They were wise in their giving, they were respected in the community of doctors, and I was so blessed because of their service and generosity. They knew what they were doing, and I was beyond lucky to be looked after by them. For General Conference in October, Kathi and Bob invited my husband and I to be with their family at the ranch. It was so nice of them! Probably so random to all the other family that didn't know us, but they welcomed us in. They told us about the ranch, they made us feel included. They illustrate such an amazing balance of love, gospel, family, and success in their everyday lives. I look up to them in SO many ways and will continue to strive and emulate the lives they've led. And back to the bike trip - we loved that we could end on such a high with Bob! Biking through the Netherlands, Germany, and France. This is where Sam first met the Garffs. The memory we always think back on was when we were invited for dinner in the Garff's little family zone on the ship. Everyone told their stories of how they met their spouse. The whole family was so sweet, inclusive, and cared to hear about us. I remember smiling across from Bob, wearing his all red attire, and me letting him know that when his birthday came around I was getting him some cougar blue! He laughed;) As well, Kathi has always been such a great example of being so generous and inclusive! I love her spry personality and liveliness. She shared her coveted Roger Federer hat and I knew that we were true friends She is amazing. She calls, she's on it, she cares. I love these two. What a dynamic pair, a true love story. We send our love and prayers to the Garffs and are happy to have them close in our lives. We can't wait to bike up in heaven with you Bob! Check in on us and we'll make you proud. Love always, Megan & Sam Smith (Megan Bertha for reference)