Thomas J. ""Izzy"" Isbester of Lakewood, died July 14, 2013. He was born in Pueblo, CO on December 20, 1933, to Herman and Edna Isbester. He served as a pilot in the United States Air Force from 1953-1957. ""Izzy"" graduated in 1961 from CU with a degree in mechanical engineering. He worked as a hydraulic engineer for the Bureau of Reclamation and retired in 1988. Survived by Beverly, his wife of 36 years, daughter Lori Fritz and Jim, son Tom Isbester and Bambi and daughter Cindy Ferguson and Mike. ""Izzy"" was blessed with 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Celebration of life will be Saturday, July 27th at 10:30 a.m. at Horan & McConaty located at 3101 South Wadsworth Blvd in Lakewood. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of your choice in his honor. Please share memories of ""Izzy"" and condolences with his family by signing the guest book below.