Robert A. Beilhartz

Beilhartz, 64, passed away May 5, 2007. Survived by his wife of 45 years, Barbara; his children, Lori (James), Sherry (Dave) and Julie (Marty); grandchildren, Lindsey, Ashlee, Evan, Miles, Austin, Cayla, Brayden and Camden; brother of William and Shirley. Robert Beilhartz beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend was born at the family home and business '"" Tower Nursery and Greenhouse in Aurora, Colorado on November 30, 1942. Bob was the third child of Matthew and Lucille Beilhartz. Bob married his high school sweetheart and soul mate, Barbara Matschke, on October 29, 1961. While Bob excelled as a salesman in many industries throughout his life, the nursery business was his great love and passion. He had been a member of both the American and Colorado Nursery Associations. Bob was one of the owners/operators of Tower Nursery and Greenhouse and Beilhartz Enterprises, as well as being a prior owner/operator of Woodland Trees and Oak Ridge Farms. Bob loved working in his beautiful yard, playing with his dog Harry, hunting, fishing, traveling and watching the Denver Broncos and CU Buffalos. Bob was first and foremost a devoted family man. He loved Barbara and his three daughters - Lori, Sherry and Julie; his six grandchildren '"" Lindsey, Ashlee, Evan, Miles, Austin and Cayla; his two great-grandsons '"" Brayden and Camden; and all of his large extended family more than anything. All who knew Bob loved him. He will be forever missed. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to The Children's Hospital Foundation, 11245 East Colfax Avenue, Suite 400, Denver, CO 80218-1007.