Esther Helen Beltz

Esther Helen (Thies) Beltz, 95, passed away peacefully on Monday May 23, 2022. Esther was born on July 21, 1926, to William and Minnie Thies in Goessel, Kansas. Esther met DeWyth Beltz while attending

school at St. John’s boarding (high) school and St. John’s Lutheran College in Winfield, Kansas. They fell in love and married on August 6, 1950 in Canton, Kansas. Esther and DeWyth enjoyed a wonderful and loving life together for 72 years, before DeWyth passed away 71 days prior to Esther’s final moments.

Esther is survived by her son, Terry (Pam) of Castle Rock, Colorado and daughter, Sherri (John) of

Spicewood, Texas; her six grandchildren Sam (Cassie), Kate (Ryan), Emily (Colton), Brooke (Nick), Jack (Traci) and David. Esther is also survived by six great grandchildren, Charlotte, Lincoln, Abram, Silas, Claire and Knox.

Esther graduated with a BS in Education and taught for many years. DeWyth went to Concordia Seminary in St. Louis where they were married. Their first pastoral call was to First Lutheran

Church in Rosebud, Texas. Following their passion for Christ, they accepted a call to First Lutheran Church, in Lufkin, Texas.

This enabled them to establish mission churches in Cameron, Nacogdoches, and Jasper. In 1966 DeWyth accepted a call to serve Trinity Lutheran Church in Klein, Texas. Their leadership helped the congregation grow and expand its ministry to the Spring/Tomball area. While DeWyth took on the day to day running of a large growing church, Esther taught in elementary grades at Trinity Lutheran School. Many will remember her creation of the ‘Church Mouse’ children’s choir at Trinity. She was active in Lydia Guild and LWML.

DeWyth retired from full time ministry in 1991. They moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado, where they continued to support area congregations by accepting guest preaching opportunities and assisting a vacancy pastor at Trinity/Franktown, CO. Their son, Terry, would subsequently be called as pastor of

Trinity/Franktown. They moved to Castle Rock, Colorado to be a part of the Trinity Congregation in Franktown. Esther continued her role in supporting church ministry by organizing

the ‘Piece Makers’ a group creating quilts and other crafts for people in need.

DeWyth and Esther enjoyed their retirement, playing tennis and scrabble, traveling in their RV and gardening. Every one of their backyards along life’s way was a beautiful sanctuary for

peace and reflection.

Esther will be remembered not only as a loving wife, mother and grandmother, but also as a giver. Her commitment to her husband and marriage enabled the two of them to lead many people to a strong belief in Jesus Christ, guided by their own strong faith. In addition, the numerous church groups, music

started or grown by her also had the fine touch of Esther. Her giving did not end there and many non-profit organizations benefitted from her generous giving.

A memorial service and reception will be held at Bethany Lutheran Church, 3701 West Slaughter Lane, Austin, Texas 78749, at 11 am on Saturday, June 18, 2022.

A link to the service follows.www.bethanyaustin.com/funeral. In lieu of flowers, donations to Concordia Seminary St. Louis Scholarship Fund, Food for the Poor and Altus Hospice of Marble Falls, Texas are requested.