Heidelinde “Heide” Tarin, 69, of Salina, passed away Monday, February 9th, 2026.

Heide was born in Wurzburg, Germany on September 19, 1956, a daughter of the late Brunhilde (Guder) and Steve Garman.

She lived with a fun, gentle spirit and a kindness that never wavered. She helped anyone who needed her, and her door was always open to friends, family, and strangers alike.

Survivors include her two sons,  Juanito Ymballa (Keri), of Minneapolis, Kansas, Tafaomaleuatogi Garman (Bonnie), of Salina, Kansas; and 10 grandchildren, Tafao Jr., Jarret, Jordan, Halia, Liana, Lane, Avery, Isabel, Wyatt, Emilia.

Heide is also survived by four sisters, Petra Craddock, of Salina, Kansas,  Margrit Ballenger (Mark), of Centerville, Iowa,  Hannelore Hemmy (Jerry), of Salina, Kansas, Paulette Guzman (Tony), of Maize, Kansas; two brothers, Steve Garman, of Salina, Kansas, and Alex Garman (Jennifer), of Lamar, Arkansas.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

The family will receive friends on Friday, February 13th, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home.

Heide’s wishes were to be cremated.

Donations may be made to help with funeral expenses to Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio St., Salina, Kansas 67401.