Eldon Holtz

Eldon Holtz, 77, of Strasburg, Colorado, passed away on October 17, 2026. Born on March 30, 1949, in Grand Island, Nebraska, to Walter Fredrick Holtz and Agnes Gruhn Holtz, Eldon was a man of quiet strength, gentle wisdom, and steady presence.

He served honorably in the U.S. Air Force and went on to spend his life as an airplane mechanic — a proud vocation he generously shared with others. Eldon was a mentor, an expert, and someone people trusted with both machines and moments.

At home, he found joy in simple things. He tended a garden with the same care and patience he brought to everything, often alongside his wife, Shirley, whom he adored throughout their life together. Their home was a place of quiet routines and shared warmth. After her passing, Eldon continued those gentle traditions, finding comfort in the familiar rhythms of his garden and the companionship of his two beloved cats.

Eldon was preceded in death by his loving wife, Shirley Holtz; his son, Christopher Lawless; his sisters, LaDene Holtz Rockford and Leona Holtz Houdek; and his nieces Nicole and Nanett Holtz.

He is survived by his son, Darren Lawless, and Darren’s wife, Vail; his grandchildren, Maddalena and Tyber; his great‑grandchild; his brothers, Rodney Holtz (and his wife, Marcia) and Larry Holtz; his niece, Nakia Watermeier; and his nephew, Curtis Holtz. His two cherished cats remain part of the home he cared for so deeply.

He will be remembered as a man who didn’t need to be loud to be felt — someone whose steady hands, quiet heart, and simple joys left a lasting mark on everyone who knew him.