Beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Barbara "Barb" Klotz passed away on February
1,2023 in Lafayette, Colorado at the age of 78.
Barb was born to Kathryn and Vivian Grout on November 26, 1944 in Denver, Colorado.
On June 12, 1966 Barb married her loving husband James Lewis Klotz. Together, they raised two
children.
Barb had a life-long love of art. She enjoyed crafting, creating artwork and sharing her passion with her
family. She had a great sense of humor, (with a bit of orneriness mixed in), and a laugh that was loved by
all. Barb was an active member of her community through her membership in the Eastern Star and as a
guardian for Job's Daughters.
Barb's greatest role in life was being a mother. She was lovingly referred to as "the neighborhood
mom." She was always there for those that needed someone and had a heart the size of the earth. She
will be remembered as being the best wife and mother and grandma her family could've asked for.
Barbara "Barb" Klotz is survived by children Sherri Lynn Keefer (James) and Scott Allen Klotz, grandchildren Haden James Keefer, Hailee Lynn Keefer, Shawn Stephen Klotz (Krista I), Allen James (AJ) Klotz and Dayne Allen Klotz, great-grandchildren Kristopher James Klotz and Jasper Eli Klotz.
She is preceded in death by grandparents J.H. DeFoe and Elizabeth Defoe, parents Kathryn Josephine
Grout and Vivian Dake Grout, siblings Donald Wesley Grout and Duane James Grout and many nephews, nieces and cousins.
A visitation for Barbara "Barb" will be held Friday, February 10, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at
Olinger Highland Mortuary & Cemetery, 10201 Grant St, Thornton, CO 80229. A celebration of life will
occur Friday, February 10, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, 10201 Grant st. Thornton, CO 80229. A
graveside service will occur Friday, February 10, 2023 from 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM, 10201 Grant St,
Thornton, CO 80229.
Serving as pallbearers are Haden Keefer, Allen (AJ) Klotz, Dayne Klotz and Shawn Klotz.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.olingerhighland.com for the Klotz family.
PALLBEARERS
Haden KeeferPallbearer
Allen (AJ) KlotzPallbearer
Dayne KlotzPallbearer
Shawn KlotzHonorary Pallbearer
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