Patsy Garland
February 17, 1981 ~ July 7, 2025
Born in:
Fargo, North Dakota
Resided in:
Fargo, North Dakota
Patsy Francis Anna Garland
Patsy Francis Anna Garland, 44, left us on July 7, 2025, at Sanford Health in Fargo. She was born February 17, 1981 to Frank and Carol Garland in Fargo, ND. She resided in Fargo and Leonard, ND.
Patsy was passionate about the Special Olympics and was a strong competitor in many events. She touched so many people with her enthusiasm and willingness to be a cheerleader for them that you couldn’t help but be a little envious of her love for life. She was very proud of all her awards and couldn’t wait to tell friends and family about her accomplishments. She competed in the 5K Fargo Marathon. Patsy attended baseball games, including the Twins and played on a team for CLS. She received an award from the Salvation Army for soldiership. If there was an event she was there to participate. In 2022, she had been a 12-year Lead Dog in the Special Olympics Convoy.
Her creative side can be seen in her art projects. Many family members still have pictures that Patsy drew for them through the years. If there was a game to play Patsy was all in. I believe she had every monopoly game there was. She was part of the clown world and loved getting made up and becoming Pattycakes. Her big personality drew people in. Her laughter put a smile on their faces.
Patsy was a very big-hearted person that cared about whatever was going on in someone’s life. She took the time to call and check in with friends and family.
She was lucky enough to have had opportunities to travel to different places around the US with her boyfriend Kenny and his family. They treated her as part of their family, and she was truly thankful to be included. She loved talking about her adventures and made sure there were plenty of pictures to share with friends and family.
Her smile and laughter will be greatly missed by her mom, Carol, family members and all of her friends.
She was preceded in death by her father Frank Garland.
Patsy is survived by her mother Carol M Garland, Fargo, ND.
Memorials are preferred to the Special Olympics.
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Services
Visitation - Thursday: July 17, 2025 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street S.
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
701-237-6441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
Celebration of Life - Thursday: July 17, 2025 10:30 am
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street S.
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
701-237-6441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
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Charities
The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Patsy Garland 's name.
Special Olympics - ND
2616 South 26th Street
Grand Forks,
North Dakota
special Olympics North Dakota
Activity center
CLS
From all of your friends from school years
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My granddaughter Olivia loved Patsy!
When I started VTC Main back in November of 2008 to see my friend and co-worker Patsy Garland when she used to work there in Fargo, North Dakota, but also I saw her to be part of North Dakota Special Olympics Cass County back in September of 2010 for being at West Acres Bowl in Fargo, North Dakota for bowling, but I enjoyed having swimming, track & field, bocce, soccer, volleyball and snowshoeing for winter games with her, and then she decided to transition to Community Living Services (CLS) Dayhab in 2017 until her death in Fargo, North Dakota,
Thank you for everything, Patsy
Chris Obembe
Fargo, ND
Patsy,was a kind caring friendly person I met her at etc some time back and we also with a group together from cls went on trips to Minneapolis to watch the twins play.she liked to joke and have a good time.prayers
I have known Patsy my whole life and I will miss her dearly. She was a good friend and she always kept in touch with me. She was a nice person, and I went to prom with her at Fargo South. She was a special olympics athlete and went to nationals. She made laugh, she was generous and always fun to be around. My whole family knew and loved her. I WILL MISS HER GREATLY.
Chad Heiser
9 However, as it is written:
“What no eye has seen,
what no ear has heard,
and what no human mind has conceived”[b]—
the things God has prepared for those who love him—
So sorry to hear. Loved having Patsy on my bus driving to CLS and other places. Thinking of family and friends during this time and always.
I will miss you.
You were a good friend.
We have known Patsy (and her mom, Carol) for many years through Special Olympics. Patsy knew everyone, and she was always willing to show new participants to Special Olympics, the ropes. She genuinely cared about her teammates, and enjoyed every sport she was in. She was vocal in getting her teammates fired up whether it was for practice or for competition. She was a true supporter and spokesperson for Special Olympics.
Most recently, I’ve had the great pleasure to have Patsy in our Cheerleading group with Special Olympics. She loved cheering on her friends in Basketball, and being part of the Cheer Squad. Her enthusiasm, positive presence and beautiful smile will be greatly missed.
Sending our deepest sympathy to Patsy’s family for their loss. We keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
Jayne and Shena Holtgrewe
Jason and Michelle Hjelmstad will miss seeing you
When I began participating in Special Olympics in 1991, Patsy was my first bowling partner and a loyal friend; Rest in Peace Patsy!❤️
May Patsy Rest In Peace, and may flights of angels sing her to her rest.
You brought joy to many, Patsy, and you will be missed by many. 😔❤️🙏
I remember when I first started Fargo North Dakota special Olympics. it was in high school Fargo North high school and I remember how she was a good teammate to around her. and she was always around me all the time. at the time me and patsy’s were teammates im gymnastics in 1998-1999 and into 2000/03 we both wanted to be best at every thing I remember she we were always in good communication together later years when I had moved to Minneapolis MN As a result of that I never stopped thinking about her and I never stopped thinking of Fargo ND special Olympics whean I went to Fargo this I saw patsy’s we talked 15 minutes I will never forget that moment I I feel bad for not coming yesterday but my spirit was there i had my blue special Olympics shirt on in honor of her and with all of you I have so many memories of patsy’s I read everything thing on Facebook and I didn’t even know that she had health problems and after I found out she died I was in shock I had no idea how ever patsy you will be missed so much iwill miss you may you rest in peace in heaven.
Patsy was a great friend . We would send cards back and forth see each other in special Olympics . And talk about life. We would always talk about our birthdays since there in the same month. She’d check on me since I lived in Jamestown . I’d ask her what u doing she said playing a game with Kenny. Her smile . And bubbly self will be missed . Prayers to carol , Kenny, and her family .
Patsy had an incredible passion about people and life. She had a way of always being positive regardless the situation. She will be missed. My condolences to carol. From the Jackson/agnew family
Patsy was a good special Olympics athlete we all will miss her big smile thought and prayer to her family and friends
I’m am sorry
I am writing this message from Brian Christensen. Sorry about the loss. Carol and Kenny.
She was quick to come over and introduce herself and welcomed us into the Special Olympic family. Patsy always had a smile on her face, was positive and supportive to those participating from Cass County, but also to any other athlete. Her sense of humor and kindness touched many. Her compassion for others and genuine interest in your life, is something that we could all take a lesson from.
Patsy (Pattycake) was one of a kind! Her smile and infectious laugh will be missed by all who knew her. Thank you for putting a light in our lives for so many years!
Our hearts go out to Carol, Kenny and all of her other family and friends. May you fine peace and strength from those around you in the coming days…..
Logan Moore
Karen & Mike Moore
Close friend pasty jay play care games past
I miss you pray
Go miss her
Carol and Family sorry to see that Patsy passed away. Patsy and I were friends growing up over by Roosevelt Elementary. My family and I lived in Kennedy court. She was a special person. And new hoe to make a person smile.
Sincerely Marti Olson ( Evert)