Lasting Memories

Robert M. Huff
Feb. 19, 1921-Oct. 2, 2015
Menlo Park, California

Robert Milton Huff died peacefully October 2 at the age of 94. Born February 19, 1921, in Sioux City, Iowa, to Thomas B. Huff and Cecil Drinkard Huff, Robert attended Stanford University.

He was a successful contractor, building many custom houses in Atherton that were known as "Huff Houses." He had a long working relationship with Jack Stafford and Thomas Church, renowned landscape architects.

Robert sold real estate with his wife Beverly for many years after his building career. He and Beverly loved to travel, and they spent every Christmas in Hawaii and made many trips to the family avocado ranch in Carpinteria, CA.

They lived and traveled for a year in France and Spain.

Robert was a member of the Menlo Circus Club and The Sharon Heights Golf and Country Club where he played golf and tennis. Robert was a passionate fan of the local sports scene, following Stanford, the 49ers, and the Giants. Robert is survived by his son, Phillip Huff, daughters Martha Smiland and Melissa Tereshchuk, two granddaughters, Lisa Sailor and Kelly Huff, and three great grandchildren. He is also survived by three stepchildren, Emery Rogers, Meredith Callahan, Anne Wager, and their families.