Brian Kenneth Bartz – Crowder Funeral Home

Brian was the very definition of Love

– affected person, sort, trusting, accepting, beneficiant and hopeful

– treating everybody in his life with heat and affection

Brian was born in Baytown, Texas on April 14, 1960, to a humble, hardworking father from Wisconsin and a gracious, gregarious mom from Galveston who instilled in him the worth of friendship and pleasure of household and social gatherings.

At 15 months previous, he welcomed twin sisters, Stefany and Erica, whom he typically teased whereas tolerating their doubtful mischief. They will endlessly bear in mind his humorousness and love of life.

Brian grew up attending St. Joseph Catholic Church and School in Baytown. At an early age, he excelled at swimming and water polo, advancing to state particular person and group championships at Ross S. Sterling High School. His ardour for these two sports activities later impressed his son Stephen to pursue and excel in them.

Brian was a National Merit scholar who earned a Plan II Liberal Arts diploma from the University of Texas and a Masters in Accounting from the University of Houston Clear Lake. He grew to become a Certified Public Accountant and ultimately established his personal agency working within the area for over 40 years.

A lifelong passionate Texas Longhorn, he reveled in each UT victory (particularly soccer). He inherited this ardour from his Texas Exes dad and mom.

In 1998 Brian wed Sandra Hendrickson with whom he shared 28 years of marriage.  They additionally shared their son Stephen. Together they loved a life filled with household, pals, beloved pets, journey, cooking and sampling as many craft beers as humanly potential.

From an early age Brian at all times liked being in nature. He discovered peace in inhaling God’s creations from glistening oceans to majestic mountains, from vegetation to timber and all of God’s creatures. He was additionally an avid reader with an enlightening Mind and fast wit. His humorousness lifted everybody’s spirits particularly once they wanted it most.

Brian loved so many issues in his life it’s inconceivable to call all of them, however they included:

• Sailing, boating and water sports activities.
• Cooking, grilling and baking bread.
• Tending his pepper vegetation and strolling round MAAS nursery.
• Spending time agitating his nieces, nephews and everybody else round him.
• Traveling and touring as many pubs, wineries and breweries as potential.
• Reading a great e book in his favourite chair together with his beloved Buster sitting beside him.

More than anything, Brian was a beautiful husband, father, son, brother, uncle and pal. His passing leaves an enormous gap in our lives that may by no means be crammed. He can be endlessly missed.

Brian is survived by his loving spouse of 28 years, Sandra Bartz; son, Stephen Bartz and spouse Dr. Laura Johnson; mom Carol Querolo Bartz; two sisters, Stefany Bartz and Erica Stepchinski and husband Patrick; two nieces, Leanne Stepchinski and Hailey Cleveland; and two nephews, Alan Stepchinski and Kingsley Cleveland.  He is preceded in demise by his father, Kenneth Bartz.

Brian’s household wish to thank everybody who known as him a pal. We are blessed and grateful for the various who confirmed him care and compassion and who prayed for him all through his life.

May he relaxation in peace and will perpetual gentle shine upon him.

In lieu of ordinary remembrance, the household requests memorials be made to Second Chance Pets on the following hyperlink:

www.secondchancepets.org/donate

A Memorial Service can be held at Crowder Funeral Home in Webster TX September 12^th at 1:00 PM

(Please adhere to Brian’s private costume code; NO fits, NO jackets and NO ties).