Andrea "Andy" L. Belisle

Andrea "Andy" L. Belisle, age 89, of Grand Forks, died Thursday, October 31, 2024, at the Sanford Hillsboro Care Center.

Visitation will be held 6:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday, November 7, 2024, with a Funeral Service at 7:00 pm. at Amundson Funeral Home in Grand Forks, North Dakota. A private burial will be held at Fargo National Cemetery at a later date. 

Andrea Lynette Eggert was born on October 18, 1935, in Rushford, MN to Louis and Elfrieda (Markegard) Eggert. Andy graduated from Winona High School in 1953. On December 26, 1954, she was united in marriage to Louis Belisle at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Winona. She and Louie were together 71years. She worked briefly in the credit office of a department store before she was married. Andy's biggest joy was devoting her life to her family. She prepared many homes, (She had a special talent in interior design.), as Louie’s career with Boeing brought them to many different places. She supported Connie in ballet and Steve in various sports and both in scouts and music through many moves. Religion was very important in the Belisle household. She taught Faith Formation when her kids were in elementary school. Travelling with her family was something she loved to do. She and Louie loved planning family trips. Remaining true to their roots, Andy and Louie attended the Minnesota State Fair, with family, every year into their eighties. 

Andy was known for having her elegance shine in everything she did and wore. She always looked forward to getting all dolled up to go out for lunch with her friends or daughter. She loved to laugh and had quite a sense of humor. She enjoyed shopping trips with her daughter Connie and when granddaughter Pebbles came along, she joined them. Andy attended many concerts, ballet recitals and sporting events for her grandchildren and great grandchildren, when she was able. She also cherished the letters, cards and pictures she received from them as well. 

Andy is survived by her daughter, Connie (Ron) Boe of Fargo, ND; son, Stephen (Cindy) Belisle of Wichita, KS; grandchildren, Ashleigh "Pebbles" (Jeremy) Ensrud, JJ Boe, Jessie (Anthony Patterson) Belisle, Josh (Alicia) Belisle, and Stephen (Megan) Belisle; great-grandchildren, Magnus and Marit Ensrud, Mike and Maddie Patterson, Hunter, Everett, Ledger, Ivy, and Norah, and good friend Myrna Messer. 

She was preceded in death by her husband Louis in 2023; parents, Louis and Elfrieda; grandparents, Inga and Gilbert Markegard; and cousin, Tudy Pruka. 

Steve Belisle, Stephen Belisle, JJ Boe, Josh Belisle, Ron Boe, Jeremy Ensrud, and Paul Miller will serve as pallbearers. Magnus Ensrud will serve as an honorary pallbearer. 

The family wishes to thank all the beautiful people that cared and loved Mom through her final journey this last year. You are very special to us.