Robert V Beltran

Robert Villa Beltran
June 6, 1941 – October 10, 2025
In the quiet embrace of family and love, Robert Villa Beltran took his final breath on October 10, 2025, in Payson, Arizona. His hand was held close, his spirit at peace, and his legacy firmly rooted in the hearts of those who knew him.
Born on June 6, 1941, in Los Angeles, California, to Frank and Adeline Beltran, Robert's life was a testament to strength, service, and an enduring love for the simple, profound beauty of the world. He spent his early years in the San Fernando Valley, where he attended school. His parents, instrumental in establishing the rose industry in Wasco, California, eventually moved the family to the area. There, Robert graduated from Shafter High School in Shafter, California, before going on to earn his Associate's Degree in Law Enforcement at Feather River College.
A proud veteran, Robert served his country with honor in the United States Air Force from 1959 to 1963. As a law enforcement officer, he traveled to Korea and Japan for special temporary duty assignments during the Vietnam War. His commitment to service extended beyond his military years, as he continued his career in law enforcement, rising to the rank of sergeant. He served with distinction for the City of Wasco, California, and later with the Plumas County Sheriff's Office in Quincy, California. After his time in law enforcement, he found joy in the log scaling and mill industry with Sierra Pacific Industries in Quincy, California.
But Robert's life was not defined solely by his work. He was a man of the mountains, drawn to the rugged beauty of the Sierra Nevadas of Plumas County and the Mazatzal Mountains of Arizona. Later in life, he relocated to Young, Arizona, where he often said he lived some of his most cherished years. Among the historic Apache lands and the crisp mountain air, Robert found a community that felt like home and a landscape that spoke to his soul.
Robert had a deep passion for hunting, finding joy not only in the pursuit but also in the stories and traditions it created to share with family and friends. One of his most cherished memories was an antelope hunt in the Gila Mountains of Arizona, where he experienced the joy of doing what he loved alongside his son-hunting-while sharing the experience. It was a moment of connection that he carried with him always.
Robert's greatest pride, however, was his family. He is survived by his three children: his son, Michael Beltran, and his twin daughters, Michelle and Marianne Beltran. He also leaves behind a circle of aunts, uncles, cousins, and close family friends who span far and wide, each touched by his warmth, his wit, and his steadfast loyalty.
It was once said of Robert, "He is truly a man among men." And now, across the event horizon, his mother, father, and countless loved ones rejoice to welcome this man among men, home.
In the words of those who knew him best, Robert was a man of honor, a man of heart, and a man who lived fully and loved deeply. His legacy is etched in the mountains he cherished, the family he adored, and the countless lives he touched along the way.
A celebration of Robert's life will be held at a later date.