Bernard (Barney) James Veltkamp passed away suddenly on March 3, 2021 at the age of 84. Barney, while courageously battling several health issues always maintained a positive attitude and a witty sense of humor. He often shared his love and positive outlook with friends and family.
Barney was born June 21, 1936, in Bozeman, Montana to Jim and Grace Veltkamp. He had the fortune to grow up in a large loving family. In 1956 he married the love of his life Sherry (Nerbovig) and set upon a very successful career and family life. The journey took them out of Montana to Colorado where they settled in 1964. There they enjoyed building their family, building a business, PTSI, and traveling parts of the world.
Building Power Transmission Specialties, Inc. (PTSI) was on of Barney’s greatest accomplishments, which still operates today. Barney’s strong work ethic paved the way for his successful endeavors and set a wonderful example for all those who had the fortune to know and love Barney. Barney was also a life long member of Westminster Elks Lodge 2227 and spent several years as a trustee on the Westridge Sewer Board.
Barney is survived by his wife of 64 years, Sherry, his children Sheryl Wyman (Chuck) of Bozeman, Montana; Michael Veltkamp (Ellen) of Westminster, Colorado, and Shauna Zsteffoni of Arvada, Colorado. His grandchildren Brittney Nordahl Ford, Elkhart, Texas, Beau Nordahl, East Helena, Montana, Brady Nordahl, Boulder, Montana, Brad Nordahl, Helmville, Montana, Josh Veltkamp, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Michaela Veltkamp, Westminster, Colorado, Myke Bassignani, Aurora, Colorado and Nickales Bassignani of Arvada, Colorado. Barney also had seven great-grandchildren - Pecos, Gracesyn, Gatlin, Tristen, Dillon, Ariannah, and Amelia. He is also survived by siblings Carolyn Coke of Grand Rapids, Michigan; Sherman (Eva) Veltkamp of Bozeman, Montana; Vernon (Nita) Veltkamp of Bozeman, Montana, Larry Veltkamp of Scottsdale, Arizona, and Darrell (Shirley) Veltkamp of Vancouver, Washington.
A Celebration of Life is being planned for this summer.
Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at OlingerCrownHillMortuary.com
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