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Tom Beltz Obituary
Tom practiced personal injury and adoption law in Colorado Springs for 38 years, partnering with Daniel West since 1997. He united over 3,000 children with loving families. He served on the District #11 school board and Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission. Tom was a member of the El Paso Bar Association, the Colorado Bar Association and a fellow of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys; he was certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Tom also served as volunteer instructor of the Pro Se Adoption Clinic for two decades teaching indigent families how to complete adoptions without the need of an attorney.
Among Tom's favorite pastimes were visiting all the US National Parks and cheering for Michigan State Spartan sports. He served as Vice President for the Pikes Peak Amateur Hockey Association. He also refereed high school and college hockey for Colorado College and US Air Force Academy, played soft ball and hockey, and rode his bicycle over 60,000 miles.
Tom is survived by his wife Mary, sons Bill (Tricia) Dearborn, Michigan and Mick (Rebecca) Grand Forks, North Dakota, grandsons Bryan and Alex, brothers Skip (Linda) and Bob (Anna) and sisters Amy (John) Hatch, Carol (Rich) Marks and Joy (Mark) O'Keefe and many nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Tom's life will take place at Palmer High School Auditorium on Tuesday, May 22 @ 5:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers a donation account has been established in the name of Beltz Foundation and can be sent to any branch of U S Bank.
Memories and Condolences
for Tom Beltz
23 Entries
August 27, 2023
This message is arriving quite late, but we had no idea that Tom had passed. He was our adoption attorney in what proved to be a very trying case. Tom was an amazing lawyer and an amazing human being. He got us through legally and psychologically and we have him to thank for our cherished son.
Tom with our 2 adopted children. (21/18 now)
Cary Howard
June 12, 2013
Cindy and I just found out about Tom's death. Mary, thank you for the note and we sympathize with your loss. He was a great and happy man. He touched our lives in ways that only God knows.
Tammy King
June 11, 2013
I worked for Tom Beltz from 1997 until 2006. I still have a hard time wrapping my head around the fact that he is gone. I miss our lunches, walks downtown and talks about our family and weekend activities. He also encouraged me to be more active and involved in being healthy. I am so sorry for your family's loss of such a caring and wonderful man. Tom Beltz was truly one of a kind and I have not found another friend or employer that has made such a impression in my life. Thanks for the years we worked together and you will always be the Godfather of Adoption in Colorado Springs.
Melissa
August 28, 2012
I just called the office to find out that Tom had passed in May. I feel like I need to express my sympathy to Tom's family. Tom was our adoption attorney and trusted confidant when we adopted our son in 2009. He truly cared and was so thoughtful and brilliant. We spent many hours during the adoption and his calmness and smile got us through each day. He will be missed by many. God Bless
Dennis Maki
August 14, 2012
Mary: I am so sorry. Tom was a wonderful individual, a heck of a hockey player. And, he got Jeff into hockey.
Dennis Maki
Christopher Brooks
August 14, 2012
Tom was a caring and careful attorney who helped us through our first adoption 15 yrs ago. We will be forever grateful for his sensitivity and support. Although we weren't aware of all the ways he touched the Colorado Springs community, it doesn't surprise us that his influence for good was felt far beyond the reach of most people. May you be comforted in your loss by the memories of all those whose lives he touched.
Tom Baker
July 29, 2012
Dear Mary, I'm so sorry for your loss. I never met your husband; sounds like he was quite a shining star. You believed in me at a very dark time in my young life (1984); Thank you, it made a difference. Myself & wife, five kids, two grandkids are doing well.
Robert and Mary Kathleen Cavanaugh
July 21, 2012
Tom was a wonderful man whom we had the pleasure of working with professionally in 2006. He made our dreams of a family come true; we are forever in his debt and will always think fondly of him. We were truly heartbroken to hear of his loss.
Ann Marie Herbert
July 6, 2012
Mary, I am so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Tom Kane just told me today. I hope yo are doing well. I have the fondest memories of your husband. He was one of the kindest most generous poeple I ever met.
Ann Marie Herbert
Terry Lawrason
July 5, 2012
Mary sorry to hear about your loss. It is a shame when people have to leave this earth too early. Hope you are doing well you had 2 of my kids in your kindergarden class at patric hrnry. Amber lawrason way back in 1198 and Jonathan Bishop in 2002.
June 29, 2012
Dear Mary and family,
We have been catching up on the fire in the Springs via the Gazette and came across Tom's obituary.Had to be a shock to all. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We go back to the kindness you and Tom sent our way back in the mid-eighties while refereeing hockey in Colorado Springs. Nancy and I are truly sadden ed by your loss of such a good guy.
Jim and Nancy Barle
June 7, 2012
Dear Mary and family, We were all shocked to hear of Tom's untimely passing. I can't begin to tell you how sorry we are. You and your family are in our prayers. Please let us know if you need anything at any time.
Galen, Barbara and Jennifer Graham
June 5, 2012
Hi Mary, Marianne Trout here. I was reading an obituary of a friend's sister, when I saw Tom had passed. My warmest hug and know that you are in my prayers. Marianne
Skip Thompson
May 31, 2012
Dear Mary,
We just yesterday heard about Tom's death via mutual friends of Tom's sister from Memorial Church. Wife Kathy('67) and I had just remarked last weekend during a visit to GP at the re-hab progress of the Beltz Lakeland Rd compound.
I suspect Tom and I were at Maire together before we moved to Radnor Circle, though I recall the family well esp in the days of Ice Flair!
Although it has been many years I always recall you two as some of the "class acts" at GPHS. The wonderful remarks of his work are heart warming.
Kathy joins me in extending our deepest sympathy.
Skip & Kathy (Barton) Thompson
May 29, 2012
Dear Mary,
Such sudden tragic news of Tom. Life is so fragile. Your family is in my prayers.
Love, Nancy Chase Davis
Susan Axsom Smith
May 25, 2012
Dear Mary,
So sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Sending you my love and condolences,
Susan
Doug Dornseif
May 23, 2012
Mary and family,
I am so saddened to learn of Tom's passing, and having done so after his memorial. Tom and I played on a line together in Las Vegas for several years. And as Warren pointed out he was a boundless source of energy, never knew how he did it!! I will treasure the many fun times and laughs over the years on our hockey trips.
Warren Williams
May 23, 2012
I first met Tom at a mens Ice Hockey tournament in Las Vegas years ago, where he would wear only the most minimal equipment, hardly protecting himself from the many bumps and bruises. we would laugh that he could carry all his equipment in one small duffel bag while the rest of us had these huge hockey bags. Later on I would see him on the Incline, making us envious of his conditioning. He was a true sportsman and a great guy, and I and the rest of his hockey buddies will miss him
Beier Family
May 22, 2012
Tom helped us this year adopt our son and our life wouldn't be the same. We are thankful for him and sorry for the loss to his family. Our family will never forget him. May that live in their hearts forever.
Tammy Dunson
May 21, 2012
I met Tom 21 years ago when he helped me with the decision to place my son for adoption. HE was a very caring and compassionate man. I am very blessed to have known him.
May 21, 2012
I am so sorry for your lose. Tom helped us with the adoption of our son 10 years ago. This adoption attorney will greatly be missed. He has made alot of familes very happy thru the adoption process. The Slayter's
Denise Clark
May 21, 2012
Tom helped us 26 years ago adopt our son through Hand in Hand, he was a great person.
Carnie Fitzgerald
May 19, 2012
We had the pleasure of knowing Tom when he took our adoption case last year. We were deeply moved by his dedication to children and all the help he gave us to adopt our little boy from the foster system. Our deepest sympathy to all of his friends and family.
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