April 3, 2020
A tribute to Bob Garff
Robert “Bob” Garff loved the University of Utah and was passionate about accelerating the rise of both the university and its students. It is with great sadness the U community notes that Garff, who was 77, passed away due to complications of COVID-19 on Sunday, March 29.
“Bob Garff and his wife Kathi were among the first people I met when I arrived in Utah seven years ago,” said U President Ruth Watkins. “Bob was always warm and welcoming. His love for the U was deep and abiding. His passion for helping students gain the life-changing benefits of a college degree was unwavering.”