Klemett L. Belt died Thursday, December 22, 2005 in Glenbrook, NV. He was 61. Klem or "Butch" was born on June 8, 1944 in Santa Monica, CA to Klemett Belt Sr. and Olive Belt. He was a graduate of the University of California at Northridge. As a CPA, he began his career working at the Department of Education and Welfare. He went on to work for Peat Marwick & Mitchell in Los Angeles and Seattle. It was there in 1970 that he met his wife Gwen. In 1986 he co-founded Horizon CMS Healthcare, which was headquartered in Albuquerque, NM. Although accomplished in his professional life, Butch was most proud of and devoted to his family and God. Skiing, golfing, body surfing, and travel served as a backdrop for family gatherings. He will be remembered as the resolute Captain of the Jolly Roger. His sense of adventure and compassion for others led him to involvement and support of missions through World Concern. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made online to worldconcern.org. Surviving Klem is his wife, Gwen; daughter Tracey and husband, Ryan; son, Adam and wife, Wendy; sister, Melinda; and father Klemett Belt Sr.

Albuquerque Journal 28 December 2005