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Brian Hartzell Obituary

10/18/74-9/27/08 Brian Lee Hartzell, 33, long time resident of Colorado Springs and Woodland Park, CO and owner of Blue Mountain Trucking in Colorado Springs, died on September 27th in a motorcycle accident in Pine, CO. He had participated in Emily's Parade that went from Columbine High School to Platte Canyon High School in Bailey, CO. Brian was born on Oct 18, 1974 in Alamosa, CO to Fawn Pearsall & Kerry Gilmore. Brian was adopted by Larry Hartzell when he was 12. Brian is survived by his mother and stepfather, Fawn & Rick Batista; his adopted father, Larry Hartzell; two brothers, Kevin Hartzell, Jared Hartzell; stepbrother, Joey Batista and wife, Sarah; his wife, Kristin and sons, Christopher, Austin & Kerry. Brian attended Woodland Park School. Brian was preceded in death by his father, Kerry Gilmore, maternal grandfather, William Pearsall, paternal Grandmother, Mary Ellen Brown and maternal grandparents, John & Blanche Streeter. Brian's favorite things were to love his boys, work on ford trucks, ride his Harley Motorcycle and work & play in the mountains. Services were held on October 2, 2008 in Colorado Springs with a motorcycle procession to the Crystola Inn in Brian's memory.

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Published by The Gazette on Oct. 12, 2008.

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Cheri Gamble

October 8, 2019

Since Brians passing the puppy, Charlie, has crossed the rainbow bridge. I hope he has found Brian. I think of Brian a lot. He was and still is one of my favorite memories of woodland park. It always brings a smile to my face.

JARED HARTZELL

October 22, 2008

My whole life i always looked up to Brian as a role model, as a friend, as a hero, and as my BIG BROTHER!!!!!! I always new that if i ever needed help he'd be there. he always looked out for me when i was growing up and made sure if i ever needed any thing he'd help me. every time I got to spend time with him i learned something. i feel that it wasnt his time to pass on. i just cant justify his death, i still had plans spending time with him and im sure he had plans spending time with me and my other brother Kevin. i pray that happiness will replace greif and sorrow in the hearts of our mother and to Brians three sons,and to all of Brians family and friends. we all miss him dearly, but as long as we believe he is with us he will guide us until we meet him again in the afterlife. I LOVE YOU BRIAN

Andre & Kim Harris & Rayford

October 20, 2008

Fawn and Rick,

Andre and I only knew Brian for about 4 years. Brian was a great person to everyone. I keep remembering back when we barely knew him and we took a trip to California. We had a friend watching our dogs, needless to say they got out. I remember early in the morning we heard Brians voice on the nextel waking us up to tell us our dogs were gone, he helped all day to find our dogs so they would be home when we got there. That was so awesome. That shows the kind heartedness that he had for everyone even when he barely knew you. If your family is in need of anything, feel free to ask we are there for you. We had a great day with him and the boys and the joys will always be remembered. I know he is in heaven write now riding around, wind blowin thru his hair sayin "How bout now" waiting for us all to party again. from Andre and Kim

Sharon Pearsall

October 18, 2008

Remembering Brian today with love. I will never forget that little blond headed boy with the big blue eyes. Love ya Brian
Aunt Sharon

Jim Hall

October 14, 2008

Together father and son ride the greatest highway of all. Brian enjoy the ride and rest when you are ready.

shane stiving

October 14, 2008

it was an honor to be brians friend i will never forget him. he will always be in my heart as my friend,and (brother).he treated me like one of his brothers ,as well as the rest of the familly.im here if you need anything.

Jodi Weaver

October 14, 2008

Brian was one of my best friends, not a week went by that we didn't talk. The last time i spoke with him was his last Friday here and I will always cherish that conversation. I will miss him so much but I know he is hanging out with some good people. Until I can harass him again he will always be in my thoughts.

Fawn Batista

October 13, 2008

I want to thank the group of people who were with Brian on his last day here on earth. You were all true friends and he was lucky to have known you. We will always be family because of the way you cared about him. Thank you for all of your prayers and kind words. I will never forget you.
Love to all of you,
Fawn (Brian's mom)

Cheri Gamble

October 13, 2008

Fawn and Rick -
I was saddened to learn of Brian's passing from the Gazette yesterday. You know in all my years at Woodland Park Middle School, Brian was one of my all time favorite kids. I still have the puppy that we got from you my last year at the Middle School. My sympathy goes out to you and your families.

Shanyne Stone

October 12, 2008

It was a privlage to know brian and he will be greatly missed. I feel honored that i shared his last moments with him, altough i wish i could have prevented him from leaving us, i know he is watching over us every day smiling down on us and laughing at all the stupis things we do. We miss you brian
"how bout now!!"

The Franceschi

October 12, 2008

Dear Fawn And Rick,
It is a privaledge to be able to call Brian "My Friend" for both of us, he was a blessing in our life, We will hold him close till we meet him on "the boulavard" of Heavan.
You know that of you need anything, anything at all, we are for all of you .
We love you both,
Gilbert & and Serenna Franceschi

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