Robert Crapo

While an internal medicine resident at LDS hospital (1983-1986), Bob trained me how to conduct PFTs using an Ohio rolling seal spirometer and encouraged me to take it to a conference in San Francisco to conduct PFT testing on an international group of yoga experts, including BKS Iyengar from Pune, India. He reviewed the results with me when I returned to Salt Lake City, I will never forget his helpfulness or his humor.

David Riley

Dr. Crapo was not only the best doctor in the country, but he was fun to talk to. I enjoyed my appointments with him, and the fact that he made me feel better, not only my health, but my overall outlook on life. He seemed to be a great "head" doctor. I missed seeing him for my COPD, and have talked to all of my subsequent doctors about him. I will always love and respect this brilliant man.

Dear Respiratory Family,

Prof Robert O Crapo, Salt Lake City. University of Utah, died after having dealt with Alzheimer's for many years.

This is very sad news for the whole respiratory community in particular for lung function. His contribution and influence on us all is an amazing achievement. All of us remember him, chairing of the task ATS-ERS force on lung function testing and in numerous sessions in the ATS and ERS Conferences.

Time may pass and fade away, but...

I worked with Dr. Crapo for 12 years in SLC in 5B and the Shock-Trauma Units. He was a great advocate for patients and wonderful teacher. I am so saddened by this news. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. He touched many lives and there are MANY patients who are alive because of him.

I was saddened to hear of your loss.

Bob was a staunch leader and researcher with the blood gas proficiency testing program that California Thoracic Society shared with ATS. His dedication to scientific principles and pragmatic regulations helped shape our program, and the federal lab requirements that protect patients nationwide.

He left footprints that are difficult to match. My sincerest sympathies.

I am sorry for the loss of a great person and I am aware that this will put a strain on the family. Wishing a better 2016 as all of you cope with the hole in the family fabric without Robert.
Al Hunter
West Jordan, UT.

Bob was a great mind and a great friend. Have many pleasant memories of him in Idaho Falls High School. May his family feel peace as he would want them to.

Sorry to hear about Bob. What a life he lived and the many accomplishments he achieved. Memories I have being wiith include high school as he served as a most amazing basketball manager for IF tigers when I was on the team. He was successful on the debate team. A great student. We Had some great times when floating the Colorad River with Dr Rees in earlier years. The. dating experience with Dee Groberg in an event Bob played when Dee wanted to know if a particular liked Dee. Dee hid in the...