Andrew Beltz Obituary

July 4, 1925 - July 13, 2008. Andy was born to Andrew P. and Susie Beltz in Tampa, Kansas. He went to be with the Lord following a lengthy illness. He was a resident of Security, Colorado for 48 years. Andy was a longtime carpenter and construction foreman working in both Kansas and Colorado. Andy enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, tending his fruit orchard, and spending time with family and friends. He devoted tireless energy in the planting and construction of Security Church of the Nazarene. He was a veteran of World War II, serving as an Army Private First Class receiving the WW II Victory Ribbon and the Army Occupation Medal. Andy is survived by his four children, Linda (Robert) Hasbrook, Michael (Judith) Beltz, Judith (David) Brown, and Phillip Beltz, and one remaining sister Marilyn (Frank) Smiley. He was also a proud grandfather to ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by Betty Beltz (wife) and Waltraud Beltz (wife), three sisters Beatrice, Bernice, and Verda and two brothers Javen and Samuel. A memorial service will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, July 19, 2008 at Cappadonna Funeral Home located at 1020 E. Fillmore Colorado Springs, CO. Memorial contributions may be made in Andy's honor to the American Diabetes Association.