Barry Hartz was born on August 15, 1947, in Altadena, California, to Kenneth Russell and Pauline Minick. Barry went home to be with his Heavenly Father on June 22, 2025, in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Barry graduated from Montebello High School in 1965. From there, he attended California State University for his Bachelor’s. While there, he met Twila Fern Bishop, from Leoti, Kansas, and they married on December 21, 1968. They were married 56 years until his passing. Additionally, Barry earned his degree in political science from Cal State in December, 1969, which he later used to run as the Republican primary candidate in California’s 59th Assembly District in Apple Valley.
In 1970, Barry and Twila joined the full-time staff of Campus Crusade for Christ, where they served faithfully until 1977. Barry later founded a nonprofit organization called Metro Ministries and continued in full-time ministry in the San Gabriel Valley until 1985.
Soon after, Barry began a new career in the financial services industry. He worked with New York Life and later with LPL Financial, serving clients for a total of 28 years. In addition to Barry’s full-time job, Barry and Twila pursued a deeper devotion to spreading the gospel by launching and leading Cru’s Student Venture ministry at Arcadia High School from 1987-1995. Barry and Twila relocated to Colorado Springs, Colorado, in 2009, with a view of Pikes Peak from their deck. Barry enjoyed peaceful mornings, always beginning with a quiet time and a cup of coffee. They both enjoyed opening their home and inviting myriad people over for fellowship. Additionally, Barry was always generous with his time and resources, including volunteering to lead Bible studies and church classes. Barry showed dedication to his grandchildren by ensuring his and Twila’s presence at every special occasion.
Barry is survived by his loving wife, Twila; brother, Randy (Patti) Hartz, Phoenix, AZ; daughter, Kristin (Kurt) McCullum, Leoti, KS; son, Nathan (Susanna) Hartz, Castle Pines, CO; granddaughters, Allison (Noah) Repko, Royse City, TX, Brooke McCullum, Burbank, CA, and Audrey (Russell) Corathers, Kira, Kinley, and Logan Hartz, Castle Pines, CO; great-granddaughter, Brielle, Mesa, AZ.
Barry leaves behind a legacy of faith, service, and devotion to family and the people closest to him. He will be deeply missed.
A remembrance g a the r ing wil l take place on July 2, 2025, from 1:00pm-3:00pm at Swan-Law Funeral Directors, 501 N Cascade Ave, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, in the Chapel.
Burial will take place on July 5, 2025, at 11:30am, at the Leoti Cemetery in Leoti, KS. Following the burial, please join the family for lunch and an informal time of sharing at the First Baptist Church in Leoti, KS.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Barry’s name to any of the following: https://give. cru.org/search-results. html?q=Linda%20Brown ; https://give.cru.org/searchresults. html?q=Karen%20 Horsey ; https://give. cru.org/search-results. html?q=Judy%20Douglass
