Beatrice B. Frisch

Beatrice B. Frisch, age 92, left this world on Jan. 20, 2013 at the Montrose Memorial Hospital, after a short stay in Colorow Care Center in Olathe. She was born On Nov. 29, 1920 to Phillip and Bella (Karlinsky) Kobrin in New York. Beatrice spent her young life in New York and took care of her younger siblings, Rozlyn and Leopold, following the death of her mother.

Her travels took her to numerous Dude Ranches across the country. In 1952, she met Robert C. Frisch Sr. in Yosemite Valley, CA. After a letter courtship, Robert drove 88 hours straight through with a friend and Bob’s young son, Bud and the two were married on Sept. 12, 1952 in New York. Beatrice and Bob moved to California and had two ranches there before moving to Olathe in June of 1965. They ran a Canyon Guest Ranch on Transfer Road and following Bob’s death in 1984, Beatrice continued the business until her health no longer allowed her. She was a member of Living Word Lutheran Church in Montrose. Beatrice loved the outdoors, mountains and was an excellent cook and made wonderful cookies. She loved cooking for large crowds, and was quite the hostess. She had a great love for her horse and enjoyed riding. In her younger years, Beatrice wanted to be the first female broadcaster, because she loved certain sports. Watching the Denver Broncos was a favorite of hers.

Beatrice is survived by many friends around the world; also her son, Robert (Deana) Frisch Jr., granddaughter Andrea (Wes) Schneider; step-grandchildren Jacque (Jeff) Strode, Bobbie (Pat) McGrath, Terri (Eddie) Aragon; numerous great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, sister, brother and grandson Aaron John Frisch.

A Memorial Service in celebration of Beatrice’s life will be held on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at Living Word Lutheran Church, 2820 Peyton Dr., (just off 6700 Road) Montrose. The service will conclude at the church. Beatrice will be inurned at Canyon Ranch in Olathe, CO., at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Crippin Funeral Home & Crematory, Montrose, Co.