Patricia Beck (Pat), age 89, of Fargo, ND died October 1, 2025.
Pat was born to John and Gertrude Beck on a farm near Munich, ND.
Pat graduated from North Dakota State and Colorado State Universities. She taught high school home economics in Kenmare, ND, Minot, ND, Rochester, MN and Fargo. The last 27 years of her working career were much enjoyed at NDSU as a nutrition specialist with the Cooperative Extension Service.
High on her list of joys in her life were her family, friends, people of all ages, music of all kinds, travel locally and around the world, flowers, Christmas decorating and her faith.
Pat is survived by family which meant the world to her including: 25 nieces and nephews and many grand and great grand nieces and nephews.
Pat was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Euphelia Michels and Mary Ann Johnson, brothers Rallan and Roger and nieces and nephews Mary Pat Johnson, Phyllis Michels, Sandy Frisinger, Wayne Michels, and Bob Johnson.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to NDSU 4-H Foundation, Prairie Public Broadcasting, Great Plains Food, or any charity of your choice.
Ashes to be buried in Devils Lake by her mom and dad.
Services
Visitation: Friday, October 17, 2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street S.
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
701-237-6441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
Rosary : Friday, October 17, 2025 5:45 pm - 6:00 pm
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street S.
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
701-237-6441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
Prayer Service: Friday, October 17, 2025 6:00 pm
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street S.
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
701-237-6441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
Memorial Mass: Saturday, October 18, 2025 11:30 am
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
710 10th St S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 237-6063
https://stanthonyfargo.org/
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Charities
The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Patricia "Pat" Louise Beck 's name.
Great Plains Food Bank
1720 3rd Ave N
Fargo,
North Dakota
58102
NDSU 4-H Foundation
NDSU Dept. 7280, PO Box 6050
Fargo,
North Dakota
58108-6050
When I think of Pat, she is always smiling! When she would come to Munich for a visit, she would cross the street from Rallan & Eileen’s house to visit Mom.
Good memories of Pat when we chatted @ St. Anthony’s Parish, usually @ the Saturday 5pm mass. She was a quiet, intelligent lady. God Bless 🙏🏼
Bernadette & George Lies