Douglas Bielz Obituary

Bielz
DOUGLAS JON BIELZ
January 18, 1958 February 1, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Douglas Jon Bielz, 67, on February 1, 2025 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family in Cripple Creek, Colorado.
Doug was born on January 18, 1958, to Bert and Norma (Conley) Bielz in Denver, Colorado. He was the youngest of four boys, joining siblings Bert "Shorty" Jr., Ronnie, and Jay. Doug grew up in Middletown, California, before moving to Cripple Creek, where he graduated from Cripple Creek Victor High School in 1976.
Doug's career as an electrician was a true passion. He made a significant mark in his career. He was the youngest person in the state of Colorado to earn his Master Electrician's license, a milestone that earned him respect and admiration as both a skilled professional and a mentor to others in the field.
One of Doug's greatest joys was spending time with his wife, Kim, and his best buddy, his dog Dakota. Together, they loved taking day trips and exploring new places. One of Doug's favorite activities was watching the bald eagles in Minot, North Dakota. When not traveling, Doug enjoyed the serenity of fishing, often spending hours on the lakes of Minnesota, casting lines from his boat.
Doug was preceded in death by his parents, and his brothers Ronnie and Jay.
He is survived by his loving wife/companion of 22 years Kim (Trenary) Bielz; son Kyle Bielz (grandson Lance and granddaughter Prestley) daughter Misty (Jared) Gee (granddaughters Jasmine and Violet); stepchildren Kourtney (Howard) Smith, Kayla Mathies, and Joshua (Brittany) Mathies; step-grandchildren Magi, Kerion, Keegan, Kayden, Ashlynn, Camauri, Kalaya, Brooklynn, Cami, and Alycia; his brother Bert "Shorty" Jr. (Mary); mother-in-law Evelyn Trenary; and many nieces and nephews whom he dearly loved.
Doug will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
A celebration of Doug's life will be held later in the summer at Bison Reservoir.