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Patricia "Pat" Louise Beck

August 7, 1936 ~ October 1, 2025

Born in: Munich, North Dakota
Resided in: Fargo, North Dakota

Pat’s memorial mass will be livestreamed and viewable below on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 11:30 AM.

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: 26 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.

Pat’s ashes will be buried in Devils Lake next to her parents at a later date.

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

(701) 232-6219

www.greatplainsfoodbank.org

NDSU 4-H Foundation

NDSU Dept. 7280, PO Box 6050

Fargo,

North Dakota

58108-6050

701-231-7251

www.ndsu.edu

Prairie Public Broadcasting

207 N 5th St.

Fargo,

North Dakota

58102

701-241-6900

www.prairiepublic.org

Memories Timeline

Guestbook

  1. 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.

  2. I will miss you Pat. You’ve always been the Best Person I know,. to me.

  3. I learned so much from Pat . Not only from her excellent teaching during my Extension years ,but from the way she lived her life. May she rest in peace.

  4. 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

  5. Pat and I worked together at NDSU Extension Service and became life long friends. Truly a special person who taught me so much.

  6. Pat has been a very special person. I enjoyed working with her at NDSU Extension Service. She enjoyed a full life with family and friends.

  7. Mary Margaret Mooney, PBVM says:

    Pat was a caring and lovely lady. May she be at peace in eternal glory. May her soul and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace.

  8. You will be missed Greatly Pat, you touched so many of us.

  9. Pat was quite a person. She loved to dance and always had a joke for me. Keep on dancin’ Pat.

    Jerry Chapweske

  10. Pat was my cousin and I grew up in Munich when she lived at the farm. I loved visiting her there because she was always great at entertaining us. We especially loved the pony cart rides and the large playhouse. After we grew up we didn’t see each other often but she and my sister Carol kept in contact. Pat was a very nice cousin, may she rest in peace with the angels.

  11. We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Pat. We always enjoyed her stories and experiencing her love of music and dancing. She was a special lady.
    Diane Hartman and Richard Ruud

  12. I will never forget. The love, compassion, and friendship, Pat gave to my mom. Even when Pat wasn’t feeling well. She was still there for my mom. Always thinking of others. Before herself. The World isn’t going to be the same without her. But heaven gained a good one. Im sure she will be dancing up there. Spreading her joy and love. My deepest sympathies go to her family and friends. Say hi to mom for me, Pat.

  13. Eric and Annalise Sarfo says:

    We will forever remember and value the friendship we had with Pat and will cherish the many dances, games, and conversations we had together. She had the most open and kind heart. The impact she left on this world was tremendous. Thank you for everything Pat! We love you!

  14. You’ll be missed Pat! You were such a wonderful friend to my late Aunt Marion. We all enjoyed our time together at Big Cormorant Lake. You certainly became a bonus Auntie in our family!

    Now I’ve gotta find your letter about you and Marion making dinner for Doc Severinsen it was written with your incredible wit.

    You’ll be missed!

    Love, Rick

  15. Was a neighbor to me.Always a smile and a wave. She had the most beautiful flowers every year. I’ll miss that smile.Rest in peace Pat.

  16. I will forever remember and miss you Pat…❤️ Nobody would light up like you would when we entered each other’s presents.

  17. Gage and I shared many holidays with and the Beck family. Gage was the youngest before the grandkids came along,and the only boy. Pat always made sure he wasn’t sitting alone. She reached out to him and created a bond that only Pat could. I will always remember her kindness and sincerity. Thank you Pat, you will be missed

  18. Please save me a place on your dance card in heaven, missing you til then….


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