Celebrating the Life of
Bob Heaps
January 9, 1947 — January 19, 2024
Obituary
Robert E. Heaps (Bob) passed away at age 77 on January 19, 2024 with his wife of 49 years and 3 of his daughters by his side.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents Willard and Mildred Heaps, his son Robert Patrick Heaps, and Mother-in-Law Marlene Silotti. He leaves his wife Becky and children Tracy, Kelly (Jami,) Misty (Ernie,) Teddy, and Amy (Rob.) 16 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, along with 6 of his bothers and sisters and numerous nieces, nephews and beloved friends.
Bob was born on January 9, 1947. The second son and first born twin to sister Randie. Eleven months later the 3 were joined by another set of twins brothers this time, and then two more children join the now rather large family over the next few years.
With seven young Heaps kids around there was always enough people to play sports; basketball and baseball being Bobs favorites.
Bob graduated from Bountiful High School in 1965. He spent the majority of his career in sales and retired from the Homedepot in 2020 after 23 years. While working there he met and befriended many fellow employees and repeat customers.
Aside from his wife, children, and grandchildren Bob’s favorite past time was spent fishing at pass lake in the Unita Mountains in Utah, but any lake or stream would do. He was very proud that he taught all 6 of his children to fish and was able to take all his grandchildren fishing in 2015.
To Bob telling fish tales was almost as good as fishing, and if you’ve ever been blessed to hear one of his fish tales you’ll remember how passionate and animated he became. You may also recall how each retelling got longer and longer; as did the fish!
Bob had a deep passion for the books The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings by the great J.R.R. Tolkien, and the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling another niche he passed on to his children and grandchildren.
Bob was a kind, loving generous man who always gave more than he took. The lessons he taught and the love he gave will live on, and we all know he’s scoping out the best fishing spots in heaven!
His official obituary will appear in the Deseret News on January 24th or it can be read here https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/robert-heaps-obituary?id=54159296&utm_source=copiedlink&utm_medium=ppn_confirmation&utm_campaign=share&utm_content=ppn_obit#guestbook
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Bob stopped responding to the name Dad about 15 years ago, and being as stubborn as he was I refused to call him grandpa, so I called him Bob. Bob was a light in my life, he was always there when I needed him. I never had to wonder who to call, or if my dad would help me out. Being his daughter has been such an honor. I learned so much from him. In his last week he started responding to dad again, and the peace and love that I felt from calling him daddy a few more times will carry me through the next few decades until I see him again. My world without him is definitely darker, but I know that comfort can be found in long drives, quiet minutes in the sunshine, laughing at a funny joke, and getting lost in a good book. These are the times I will remember him most, because they are the things that meant the most to us.
Grandpa Bob was the silliest person I ever met. He was always telling me jokes and trying to get me to laugh. He always made me feel noticed.
My favorite memory of Grandpa was fishing in Utah. I caught a foot long rainbow trout. The fish got tangled in the line, and he taught me how to untangle it. He was very kind and patient and I will miss him so much.
My favorite memory of Grandpa Bob was the year he bought us RC cars for Christmas. We got to spend a lot of time with them that January and after the cars were charged we would race them around the roundabout and whenever my car would win he would be more excited than when his car would win
Grandma and Grandpa at the beach with Kennady, Megan, Allie, and Aiden. Christmas 2016
Grandpa Bob with the Sorenson and Whitmore Grandkids Thanksgiving 2020
My favorite memory of Grandpa Bob is when he helped me make a gingerbread house. He put ties on all the gingerbread men.
Grandpa Bob was always kind to me. He got lots of MilkyWay bars for his 77th birthday and last week he gave me one.
Always loved talking about Harry Potter, movies and books, and other series. Something I will always cherish.
Bob, will be miss, he was a fisherman in every way. Every fishing story he told. The fish got big by a inch every time he would tell you about a fish story. I bet he still telling the angles about his fishing story's.
Grandpa was always there for our big moments! Baptisms, blessings, or taking us fishing. Some of my favorite things from when I was little was eating dozens ice cream sandwiches with him, watching him make pancakes when we went camping, or that he would always shave right before I came visit.
So sorry to hear about my friend Bob. I knew Bob and his family for a long time while they lived next to the Ridgedale Ward building. He was the BEST ministering companion! I’ve missed him since they moved to Texas. The people we ministered to loved him so much, especially Nan. We’ll miss you Bob. Catch a fish for me, say hi to Nan and we love you!
Grandpa Bob was allergic to cats. When I was a child, he kept a bag of meow mix that he would regularly restock to feed the strays in his van. Tiger and Meow, they were sisters. He loved them from a distance, even though he couldn’t touch them. He got no benefit from feeding them. He did it because they were hungry, and he was so full of love that it had to overfill to everything. Even the stray cats outside.
I am sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was a friend and neighbor since we were in grade school His sister Randie was my best friend I have been trying to find her for over fifty years. Can you help me let her know? My e-mail is [email protected] thank you. And again, I'm so sorry for your loss.
I will forever be grateful to your dad and how he loved and took care of my sister. I am sorry. He’s time came way too soon, and it cuts deep. I will never forget your dads laugh. It’s seemed he was always laughing, or snickering. May God give you peace and comfort. Love you all. ❤️Gina
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