Colleen Belyea

Colleen Marie (Fisk) Belyea, age 93 of Larimore, ND, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 in Fargo, ND surrounded by family. Colleen was born on May 24th, 1933 to Floyd and Marie Fisk at their family home in Bartlett, ND. She attended country school through fourth grade before continuing her education in Lakota, graduating from Lakota High School in 1951.

She married Allen Belyea on February 25th, 1953 while Allen was on leave from boot camp. The new Navy bride and groom moved to Norfolk, VA while Allen completed his service with the Navy. After Allen was discharged, they moved to Larimore, ND in 1956.

Colleen was very involved in the Larimore community. She was an active member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church, served as a Girl Scout leader and Boy Scout den mother for eight years, and helped establish Larimore's volunteer ambulance service. After completing EMT training, she volunteered with the service for many years. She also worked as a bookkeeper for most of her life. Colleen proudly served as the “Queen” of her Ravishing Rubies Red Hat group for the Red Hat Society. Above all else, she cherished her roles as wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed playing cards, gardening, boating, watching birds, and spending time with her family. The family spent many summers at their cabin at Golden Lake or traveling throughout the region in their Winnebago with their Winnebago club.

Colleen is survived by her beloved husband of 73 years, Allen; her daughter, Vanessa; her sons, William and Robert (Darla); three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her infant son, William Allen, parents Floyd and Marie Fisk, sister Marcella Paverud, brothers Williard Fisk and Leonard Fisk.

FUNERAL SERVICES: 11:00am Monday, July 13th, 2026 in Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Larimore with VISITATION one hour prior to the service. INTERMENT: Lakota Cemetery, Lakota, ND.

***In lieu of flowers, memorials may be designated to Our Savior's Lutheran Church or HIA Hospice.